environmental standards
[/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈstændərdz/]
nounpl: environmental standards
padrões ambientais
1. Established criteria, regulations, or guidelines that specify acceptable levels of environmental quality, pollution, emissions, or resource use to protect human health and ecosystems
The company must comply with strict environmental standards to reduce air pollution.
A empresa deve estar em conformidade com padrões ambientais rigorosos para reduzir a poluição do ar.
2. Legally binding or voluntary benchmarks set by governments or international organizations to measure and control environmental impact
New environmental standards for water quality were implemented last year.
Novos padrões ambientais para a qualidade da água foram implementados no ano passado.
3. Specifications for industrial practices, emissions limits, or waste management procedures designed to minimize environmental damage
Manufacturing plants must meet ISO environmental standards.
As plantas de manufatura devem atender aos padrões ambientais ISO.
In Brazil, environmental standards are increasingly important due to regulatory pressure from CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente) and international trade requirements. Companies operating in the Amazon region face particular scrutiny. In the USA, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) sets most federal standards. The term reflects growing global concern about sustainability and climate change, with standards varying significantly between developed and developing nations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
meet environmental standards
comply with environmental standards
raise environmental standards
enforce environmental standards
environmental standards compliance
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