Impact of the Implementation of Environmental Management Systems in Agribusiness Worldwide. A Systematic Review

Abstract

The main objective of this research was to determine the most relevant impact on the implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in agribusiness worldwide according to the most recent research work published. For this, the methodology of systematic review of the literature was used, considering IOP SCIENCE, PROQUEST and SCOPUS DATABASES, and information search strategies under inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results obtained were 38 articles, in which the impacts derived from the application of environmental management systems in agroindustrial activity were evidenced, identifying economic, environmental, and social impacts and research published by country, among which Indonesia, Brazil, Colombia and Greece stand out. It is concluded that the most relevant impact in the environmental field was the reduction and control of emissions, effluents, waste, as well as the reduction of the use of agrochemicals including pesticides and fertilizers. In the economic field, the increase in revenues was reported due to the opening of global markets and increase in product sales prices, reducing energy consumption and reducing losses due to waste, improving productivity, as well as reducing expenses for the application of sanctions due to environmental accidents and waste treatment.In the social sphere, it is reported that recycling practices are adopted, awareness is raised and the knowledge and capacities of stakeholders for environmental care and protection are improved.