University social responsability strategies and environmental sustainability for Colombian SMEs

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Nov 30, 2025

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University social responsability Environmental sustainability Colombian SMEs Sustainable development Social innovation

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Dean Fidel Castro
Editorial Mundo Interdisciplinario
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5698-0995
Amalio Segundo Otero Tapia
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0142-0344

Abstract

This reflection paper aims to analyze the relationship between university social responsibility (USR) strategies and environmental sustainability in Colombian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), considering the economic, social, and ecological challenges of the contemporary context. The research was conducted through a qualitative methodology based on documentary review and reflective analysis of scientific literature published between 2015 and 2024 in indexed databases such as Scopus, Dialnet, Redalyc, SciELO, and Latindex. The results  show  that the  articulation  between  universities  and   SMEs promotes  knowledge transfer, strengthens organizational capacities, and facilitates the implementation of sustainable practices focused on environmental protection and business competitiveness. Likewise, universities play a strategic role in promoting social innovation, environmental education, and sustainable territorial development. It is concluded that university social responsibility constitutes a fundamental mechanism for promoting environmental sustainability processes in Colombian SMEs through training strategies, applied research, and collaboration with productive sectors. Therefore, the integration between academia and business represents an opportunity to build sustainable, resilient, and inclusive development models in the Colombian context.

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Castro, D. F., & Otero Tapia, A. S. (2025). University social responsability strategies and environmental sustainability for Colombian SMEs. Enfoque Disciplinario, 10(2), 14-24. https://doi.org/10.70165/enfdis.v10i2.314

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