As contribuições da contabilidade na gestão ambiental

Abstract

With the growing social perception about environmental issues, companies are largely pressured by the national and global market regarding the preservation of the environment. As a result, accounting underwent several changes, giving rise to environmental accounting. The problem involved sought to answer what are the contributions that accounting provides in environmental management, in order to generate necessary information for business decisions that impact the environment. This topic is justified by its importance in all companies that seek to act responsibly, seeking to address their environmental liabilities and accounting for what is being done in this area. This study is classified as a bibliographic research, as a vast review of the available literature on the subject was carried out. Accounting as an essential instrument in providing relevant data in the statements helps managers to make the best strategic decisions in the environment, in addition this tool is used to avoid fines, comply with current legislation, avoid losses and generate competitive advantages bringing value to investors.