O uso de indicadores ambientais no acompanhamento de sistemas de gerenciamento ambiental
O uso de indicadores ambientais no acompanhamento de sistemas de gerenciamento ambiental
Figueiredo, Marco Antonio G. de
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0103-65131996000100002
Prod, vol.6, n1, p.33-44, 1996
Resumo
Este trabalho visa apresentar a utilização de indicadores de performance ambiental no acompanhamento do gerenciamento ambiental. Sob este enfoque será apresentada uma visão geral dos sistemas de gerenciamento ambiental e dos atuais tipos de indicadores estudados. Como conclusão será apresentada uma visão de futuro referente ao gerenciamento ambiental.
Palavras-chave
Indicadores Ambientais, Gerenciamento Ambiental
Abstract
Process environmental performance evaluation is practiced by many industries, aiming to establish adequate environmental conditions, and to create a methodology for eliminating critical points from the productive process. This work describes the follow-up of environmental management through a selection of environmental performance indicators. A general review of environmental manegement systems is presented together with the most common used indicators. In conclusion, a future view of environmental manegement is discussed.
Keywords
Environmental performance indicators, Environmental Management
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