Situação de impacto ambiental: um estudo em uma indústria de extração mineral.

Abstract

We could say that the exploitation of mineral resources is an extractive activity of great importance to the construction industry because it is one of the pillars to the development of the Nation. However, the close relationship of exploitation of such resources with economic growth, so that often drives this activity is not performed properly, causing several damages to the environment. Therefore, this project aims to diagnose the situation of Environmental Management of ALFA Company, based on the methodology proposed by CEBDES - Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (2004). Therefore, the search characterized as qualitative, descriptive study, in the form of a case study, using of questionnaires with the managers. The results show that the managers despite not hire staff specifically for environmental management needs to indicate the environmental aspects and impacts caused by the company. However, it is important to reveal that environmental management is not a priority for the company. KEYWORDS: Environmental Aspects. Environmental.