Water consumption audit
Introduction
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].
Regulatory and legal areas
Contenido
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.
Priority objectives of environmental management
Among the main objectives of an Environmental Management System (EMS) are:[25][26].
References
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- [4] ↑ Gil Corrales, Miguel Àngel (2007). Crónica ambiental: gestión pública de políticas ambientales en México. Fondo de Cultura Económica. p. 370-371. ISBN 9789681675844.
- [5] ↑ Garmendia Salvador, Alfonso (2005). Evaluación de impacto ambiental. Pearson/Prentice Hall. ISBN 84-205-4398-5. OCLC 503420263. Consultado el 26 de abril de 2021.: https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/503420263
- [6] ↑ Prisma (7 de septiembre de 2021). «Qué es la Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental (EIA)». Eurofins Environment Testing Spain. Consultado el 7 de diciembre de 2024.: https://www.eurofins-environment.es/es/evaluacion-impacto-ambiental-eia/