Avaliação de desempenho ambiental através de investigação documental Estudo de Caso: Cantagalo, RJ

Abstract

The cement industry has been systematically evaluated by environmental control institutions. From the use of co-processing, these controls were intensified. The main impact is related to pollution by particulate matter, emissions of different toxic products to the atmosphere and their incorporation into the final product. Industry activities can cause problems for human health and this situation is aggravated by local socioeconomic conditions. The analysis of the processes of the Public Ministry (MPRJ - Ministério Público do Rio de Janeiro) and INEA (Instituto Estadual do Meio Ambiente State Institute of Environment) contribute to clarify the commitment of environmental issues and thus assist in the decision-making on the Civil Inquiry of the Public Ministry of the State of Rio de Janeiro - MPRJ. The present study was focused on a cement plant located in the municipality of Cantagalo (Central-northern Fluminense Region). The objective of this research was to evaluate the environmental performance of Lafarge, located in the municipality of Cantagalo, in relation to environmental aspects and impacts, through available documental analysis, evaluating environmental performance mainly due to the use of co-processing. The work developed was characterized as a bibliographical, documentary and case study research. The bibliographic survey was done through databases such as Google scholar and Scielo. The documental analysis was carried out in the MPRJ and in the INEA website. The results showed several social and environmental impact caused by cement and environmental performance through the control of these aspects and impacts. The environmental control agencies have been working constantly, seeking alternatives such as the Term of Adjustment of Conduct (TAC) and partnerships with other institutions, so that nonconformities are remedied. Regarding the evaluation of the environmental performance of the cement plant, environmental issues were discussed, and guidelines established for the environmental and health improvement of the affected population.