Gestão ambiental agroindustrial do arroz: um estudo em duas agroindústrias do Município de São Gabriel-RS

Abstract

The degradation of the environment, as well as the need to provide better quality of life to society require businesses a socio-environmental stance increasingly effective and efficient. Today, it is critical that organizations, as well as their roles of producers of goods and services, take responsibility for the environment in which they operate, adopting environmental management practices in line with organizational strategies. Depending on the rice is an important crop developed in São Gabriel and in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, this study aimed to analyze the environmental management agribusiness rice in two agricultural industries of São Gabriel-RS. To this end, we carried out a descriptive study of a qualitative nature, with application of a questionnaire directed to those responsible for packing houses. It was concluded that although the companies surveyed claim to be concerned about the environment, it was noted that lack an established environmental policy.