The experience of thousands of organizations has shown that investment made in Environmental Management has been more than offset by the resulting benefits:
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 Greater customer satisfaction with the quality of the products and services offered by companies which are concerned about the environment;
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 Improved relations with the community and workers;
Reduced costs resulting from more efficient use of materials and energy, avoiding waste;
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 Waste management reducing and treating the solid waste and liquid effluents, as well as implementing recycling programs;
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 Greater productivity with regard to stoppages and idleness ;
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 Compliance with Environmental Law, eliminating environmental liabilities, avoiding fines and legal proceedings;
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 Improved access to credit;
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 Improving prestige and brand image.
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