O uso de indicadores ambientais no acompanhamento de sistemas de gerenciamento ambiental

 

 

Marco Antonio Gaya de Figueiredo

Engenheiro de Processo III Petrobras / Cenpes / Dipol / Grudep. Ilha do Fundão - Quadra 07 - Cidade Universitária. Rio de Janeiro - RJ - CEP 21494-900

 

 

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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

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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.

Key Words: Environmental performance indicators, Environmental Management

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Artigo recebido em mar/1996, avaliado em maio/1996 e aprovado para publicação em julho/1996