A Importância do Sistema de Gestão Ambiental (SGA) para as Organizações

Abstract

In recent years, growing environmental concerns have driven organizations to adopt sustainable practices in their operations. In this context, the Environmental Management System (EMS) has emerged as a strategic tool for integrating environmental management into organizational management. The overall objective of this paper is to demonstrate the importance of EMSs for organizations and the environment. Among the specific objectives, it also aims to differentiate EMSs from specific environmental actions, explain the main points of the ISO 14001:2015 standard, and present case studies of Brazilian companies that hold this certification. The methodology used was bibliographic research, based on books, scientific articles, reports, and technical standards, with a historical and comparative approach. The results demonstrate that adopting a structured EMS contributes to reducing environmental impacts, the efficient use of resources, and improving the institutional image. It also demonstrates that ISO 14001 certification has been growing in Brazil, although still concentrated in industrialized regions. It is concluded that the implementation of the EMS, supported by the PDCA cycle and the commitment of senior management, is a competitive advantage that makes it possible to align economic development, social responsibility and environmental preservation.