Environmental management, also known as Environmental management, refers to the set of strategies and actions aimed at the comprehensive management of the environmental system. This process organizes human activities that impact the environment, with the objective of guaranteeing an adequate quality of life and preventing or mitigating present and future environmental problems, all within the framework of sustainable development.[1]​.

In other words, environmental management addresses how to achieve the objectives of sustainable development: achieving a balance between economic development, population growth, rational use of resources and environmental protection. This concept includes both operational and political actions, guidelines and guidelines formulated by the entities responsible for implementing these measures.[2]​.

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Las principales áreas normativas y legales relacionadas con la gestión ambiental incluyen:[3]​.

International standards

Among the voluntary standards related to environmental management, ISO 14001:2015 stands out, an international standard that establishes the minimum requirements for the creation of an Environmental Management System (EMS). This standard seeks to help organizations improve their environmental performance through a systematic approach to reducing negative impacts on the environment.

Among the main objectives of an Environmental Management System (EMS) are:[25]​[26]​.

1. • Define an organizational structure: Establish an articulated structure for the organization that defines the management, coordination and execution of the EMS, with clear responsibilities.