SISTEMA DE GESTÃO AMBIENTAL EM UMA EMPRESA DE TRANSFORMAÇÃO DE POLÍMEROS

Abstract

This paper addresses the environmental management system in a polymer processing company, with the objective of controlling the company's processes and their relationship with the environment. The company is characterized by producing technical films, flexible packaging, plastic bags, agricultural tarpaulins, and garbage bags, made of thermoplastic resins from polymers. This research is necessary because the company has been putting into practice the concept of the environmental management system, aiming to convey to the public an ecologically correct image. Adopting this system is a competitive differential, having a significant impact on the preservation of the environment and on the reduction of damage to the health of the human being and the biomes, besides bringing countless benefits to the company. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the Environmental Management System of a polymer processing company, presenting the impacts that this system has on the company's image, on the environmental certifications, on the financial return and on its competitiveness. This purpose was achieved through a bibliographic research and a case study that allowed knowledge on the mentioned theme and positive results. The analysis showed that the company in question seeks to have a significant impact on the preservation of the environment and the reduction of damage to the health of human beings and biomes, besides bringing countless benefits to the company and its employees.