Importância da aplicação do sistema de gestão ambiental no âmbito empresarial

Abstract

The advancement of studies reveals that man has come to be considered the greatest destroyer of the environment. This is witnessed by the damage generated through pollution from fires, from industries and cars to combustion, in addition to deforestation, a fact that has alerted researchers and society to the need to guide measures and laws against harmful actions in relation to the environment. Some certifications have been created, in order to certify companies that meet the required sustainable requirements, a way to indicate to the consumer if the company meets the practices of preservation to the environment. With the preference of society for sustainable companies, these seek to obtain certifications to increase their competitiveness in the market, satisfying the preference of customers. Among the related certifications, there is ISO 14001, one of the main guidelines for Environmental Management in companies. In this way, companies are carrying out all organizational planning with a focus on sustainability, in which the Environmental Management System (EMS) stands out for its integrative capacity, for better efficiency of organized processes.Knowing the importance of monitoring and measuring results related to EMS practices, the objective of this work was to demonstrate the guidelines set forth in ISO 14001, delimiting relevant factors for the effectiveness of the EMS of companies. The methodology used in this study was the bibliographic research, exploratory and qualitative approach. It is concluded that all the stages established in the analyzed standard are fundamental, since they guide the Planning, Practice, Evaluation and improvements that must be applied in Environmental Management.