Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: María Luisa Saavedra Garcia
Author-Workplace-Name: Facultad de Contaduría y Administración, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México.
Author-Name: Blanca Tapia Sánchez
Author-Workplace-Name: Facultad de Contaduría y Administración, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México.
Author-Name: María de los Ángeles Aguilar Anaya
Author-Workplace-Name: Facultad de Contaduría y Administración, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México.
Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN SME SIN MEXICO CITY
Abstract: The objective of this study was the identification of environmental practices in SMEs in Mexico City, as well as the relationship between these practices and the companies and entrepreneurs ́characteristics. The data was collected through a structured and descriptive survey, on a sample of 300 voluntary companies. The main findings made it possible to determine that the most widely used environmental management practices are plant design and efficiency in the use of inputs and raw materials. This confirms the existence of a relationship between the industrial sector and the design of its production plants, as well as the consumption of energy, water, raw materials, implementation of policies on waste management, their certifications and/or training. Also, it ratifies the existence of an important relationship between the  entrepreneurs ́educational level and the presence of certifications within the company.
Classification-JEL:  K23, L23, Q56
Keywords:  Certification; Environmental management; SMEs.
Journal: Ciencias Administrativas
Pages: 1-11
Issue: 22
Number: 3
Year: 2023
Month: July-December
DOI: 10.24215/23143738e120
File-URL: https://revistas.unlp.edu.ar/CADM/article/view/13541
File-Format: Application/pdf
Handle: RePEc:lap:recadm:178