ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN MINING COMPANIES IN CHILE

Abstract

In recent decades, large companies have had to adapt to current challenges, which require greater commitment to the environment and society. According to authors, strategy approaches have shifted from being solely economic, also focusing on the environment and society, thus generating a commitment to sustainability. with the different interest groups.

 The purpose of this research is to analyze the implementation of environmental management systems in seven mining companies in Chile, which were selected based on their levels of production and contribution to the country, with the purpose of contributing to the process of applying these systems, in these organizations.

The methodology is carried out with a qualitative approach and a scope of synthetization. In order to obtain information, the research is based on various sources, such as annual reports and sustainability reports of research subjects, in addition, articles from journals, official websites, reports of national public bodies and databases are used. With the help of qualitative analysis software: Atlas.ti achieved the proposed objectives.

As a result, the implementation of the EMS is critical to the continuity of the industry, establishing sustainability as a base value for operations, enabling energy efficiency to be integrated and its control and management systems strengthened. There is also a lack of transparency in terms of the disclosure of figures on environmental improvement and financing of these, causing questions for the user.