MAIA, L. C. S. M.; MAIA, Lígia Cristina Silva.
Resumen:
This study is to identify the management practices of environmental responsibility are used
by industrial city of Cajazeiras - PB. Due to the environmental impacts of industrial activities,
compromising the quality of life of society and the scarcity of natural resources, organizations
began to turn to the environmental issues. Thus the paper deals with theoretical aspects of
Corporate Social and Environmental Accounting relating those aspects to the business
development process, demonstrating the benefits and advantages for organizations that
adhere to these aspects and show features of a socially responsible management. The
method used was the deductive approach with a qualitative and quantitative. Data were
collected from a sample of 35 companies from a total of 87. Information was collected
through a questionnaire survey of semi-structured questionnaire with objective with the
managers of the industries surveyed. It was noticed that there is interest by companies to
adopt procedures to transparency and accuracy of information with its internal and external
audiences, 88.57% of managers said they conduct trainings for its employees and conducts
increases by 62.86 performance achieved in carrying out its activities, 85.71% acknowledge
the criticisms and suggestions for improvement of these internal processes, 94.29% are
concerned about the environmental aspects. Conclude that most industries are concerned
about adopting practices of environmental responsibility by developing its activities in
aspects of social, adding value to their products and services.