Social sustainability, within the scope of CICATA-IPN, is a pillar of sustainable development that focuses on improving the quality of life and well-being of all people in a community, both in the present and for future generations.

It seeks to achieve:
Equity and social justice: Fair distribution of resources, opportunities, and benefits.
Inclusion and participation: Ensuring that all voices are heard in decision-making.
Community cohesion: Strengthening social ties and cultural identity.
Access to basic needs: Ensuring services such as health, education, housing, and security.

In essence, it is the capacity of a society to remain united, fair, and resilient over time, leaving no one behind.