Law N 12.305 Solid Waste National Policy

Issuer name

Federal Government

Government ministry

Environment

More information

E.g. types of entities: those related to mining and industrial activities, construction, transport systems, health services and sanitation. Provisions on mandatory information disclosure include: a diagnosis of the waste produced or managed by the organization and the environmental liabilities it has incurred, waste management operational procedures, preventive and corrective actions, and reduction and recycling goals. Complete and updated data is to be provided to the competent body of the state administration and is taken into account either during environmental licensing or by the competent municipal authority. www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2007-2010/2010/lei/l12305.htm

Organizations covered by the instrument

All Companies

Target organization notes

All organizations that generate identified types of hazardous waste

Industry scope

All/none specified

Disclosure venue

Solid Waste Management Plan (disclose to authorities)

ESG coverage - E (Environment)

Waste & Hazardous Substances