Environmental practices in manufacturing companies of transportation equipment in mexico

Abstract

The firms of the transport equipment subsector (industry automotive, aerospace and other transport companies) in Mexico generate a significant number of jobs and stand out for their technological dynamism. However, little is known about their practices in favor of the environment. This paper examines the practices of protection and improvement of the environment of this type of firms. The methodology consisted of qualitatively and quantitatively analyzing the responses that gave a questionnaire on the environment a sample of 1047 firms of the transportation equipment subsector. Our results shows that in relation to the number of companies, it is significant those that separate waste and scrap; very few those that invest and spend to reduce air and water pollution; a little more than half complies with some environmental norm; relatively, under which they recycle, apply some treatment to wastewater or have personnel dedicated to environmental protection and natural resources. It is concluded that the economic relevance of the firms in this subsector is not reflected in the widespread application of environmental protection and improvement practices.