Sustainable practices: an analysis of portuguese companies

Abstract

The high level of industrialization of companies contributed to the increase of the environmental impacts on the environment and society. Aiming at evaluating the level environmental practices of a set of companies from the North of Portugal conducted the research based on questionnaires. The initial results show that most of the companies are in a progress stage regarding the implementation of measures and practices related to sustainability. The study allowed suggesting some implications for consulted companies, namely the need for effective mechanics to ensure compulsory but expedite environmental procedures along with its control which is a key factor to ensure sustainable and green practices