Engenharia da Sustentabilidade - Prof Aldo R Ometto

Summary

In this video, Aldo Roberto Ometto, a professor at the School of Engineering at USP São Carlos, discusses the role of production engineering in promoting sustainability. He highlights how the course integrates environmental, social, and economic aspects to create sustainable solutions. Students develop competencies in areas like pollution prevention, eco-design, and life cycle management of products. The program emphasizes a systemic approach to business ecosystems, stakeholder involvement, and circular business models. The course also includes subjects on environmental management and life cycle assessment, focusing on eco-friendly product development and organizational sustainability.

Takeaways

• 😀 Aldo Roberto Ometto is a professor at the Department of Production Engineering at the School of Engineering, São Carlos, USP, specializing in sustainability in engineering.
• 😀 The focus of his work is to develop integrated solutions addressing environmental, social, and economic needs, aiming for positive impacts on society.
• 😀 The key competencies in production engineering involve process improvement, pollution prevention, waste management, and addressing the causes of emissions and effluents.
• 😀 The course in production engineering teaches techniques for clean production, pollution prevention, and sustainable practices in the supply chain.
• 😀 A systemic approach is emphasized, integrating environmental, social, and economic variables throughout the product life cycle, from design to end-of-life management.
• 😀 The course incorporates eco-design, sustainable product development, and circular economy concepts, focusing on reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling.
• 😀 Business models must include environmental and social improvements alongside traditional business goals, which is a core focus in the curriculum.
• 😀 The course includes a mandatory elective on sustainability in production engineering, integrating traditional engineering disciplines with sustainability strategies.
• 😀 There are two compulsory courses in sustainability: 'Sustainability and Environmental Management in Organizations' and 'Life Cycle Engineering.'
• 😀 'Sustainability and Environmental Management' focuses on improving environmental practices in companies, while 'Life Cycle Engineering' covers product life cycle evaluations and circular business models.
• 😀 The program aims to develop solutions for sustainable products and business ecosystems, with a focus on integrating multiple stakeholders for systemic impact.

Q & A

What is the main focus of Aldo Roberto Ometto's work at the Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos?

Aldo Roberto Ometto focuses on developing environmental, social, and economic solutions in an integrated manner, aiming to create positive impacts for society. His work is centered around sustainability in production engineering.

What competencies are essential for production engineering students to develop in the field of sustainability?

Students are expected to develop competencies in improving production processes and systems, using techniques for pollution prevention, identifying causes of waste generation, and enhancing production processes to minimize environmental impacts.

How does the course of production engineering address sustainability?

The course integrates techniques for cleaner production, pollution prevention, and a systemic view of environmental and social impacts. It also covers the entire supply chain, including the eco-design of products and life cycle management.

What is eco-design, and how is it integrated into the production engineering course?

Eco-design is a concept that focuses on designing products with environmental considerations from the outset. It is integrated into the course through the development of products with a focus on sustainability, from material extraction to product end-of-life management.

What is the significance of life cycle management in production engineering?

Life cycle management in production engineering involves evaluating the environmental impacts of a product throughout its life cycle, from design to disposal. It emphasizes circular economy principles, such as reusing, remanufacturing, and recycling products.

What are the two mandatory sustainability-related courses in the production engineering program?

The two mandatory courses are 'Sustainability and Environmental Management in Organizations' and 'Life Cycle Engineering.' These courses focus on improving environmental practices within organizations and assessing the sustainability of products throughout their life cycle.

How are sustainability and environmental management incorporated into the curriculum?

Sustainability and environmental management are incorporated through specific courses, such as 'Sustainability and Environmental Management in Organizations,' where students develop environmental improvement projects for companies, and through interdisciplinary teaching in other traditional engineering subjects.

What are circular business models and how are they addressed in the course?

Circular business models focus on creating systems that maximize resource reuse and minimize waste. The course addresses circular economy principles through the evaluation of sustainable business models and product life cycle management, emphasizing product reuse and recycling.

What role do stakeholders play in developing sustainable solutions in the course?

Stakeholders, including organizations, suppliers, and consumers, are involved in developing systemic solutions that balance environmental, social, and economic impacts. The course teaches students to work with various stakeholders to create effective sustainability strategies.

Why is it important to consider social aspects alongside environmental and economic factors in sustainability?

Considering social aspects ensures that sustainability strategies address the broader impacts on society, including human health, safety, and social equity, in addition to minimizing environmental damage and achieving economic efficiency.