Environmental diagnosis of companies and businesses in the vicinity of Los Pantanos de Villa wetlands (Huerto de Villa development)

Abstract

This study was conducted in the Huertos de Villa development, considered an urban-industrial area located on the northern edge of Los Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge. The aim of the study was to conduct an environmental diagnosis of the companies and businesses surrounding the wetland. First, the total number of companies and businesses existing in the study area was identified; then, the existence of management plans and the status of each was determined, through the application of environmental surveys focused on their environmental practices. As a result, 16 formal companies and 9 informal businesses were identified. Furthermore, it was determined that only 33% of the companies surveyed possess an environmental management instrument.