Challenges for the steel industry in terms of environmental control in the production of pig iron in the state of Minas Gerais - Brazil

Autores

JULIANO AVELAR MOURA

Dados bibliográficos

Ano: 2024

Local de publicação: Concilium

ISSN/ISBN: 0010-5236

DOI: 10.53660/clm-3734-23p23

Resumo

This text highlights the importance of implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) in the steel industry sector focused on pig iron production in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The text refers to the general scenario of pig iron production in Minas Gerais, addresses the main environmental impacts observed in the area of influence of the enterprises and the legislation directed at the sector. It discusses the behavior of the steel industry in the face of the need for environmental management plans and programs, and points out the possible competitive advantages of industrial companies that meet acceptable environmental and production control standards.