Corporate Disposal and Administrative Responsibility: Limits and Duties of the Board

Board Responsibility in Corporate Disposal

The administrative responsibility of the board involves the proper management of the disposal of waste generated by organizational activities, as established by Brazilian environmental legislation. CONAMA Resolution No. 307/2002 defines the procedures for waste management, while the National Solid Waste Policy (Law No. 12,305/2010) sets guidelines for sustainable management.

Legal Limits for Waste Management

The board must ensure compliance with the limits established by environmental legislation, not only to avoid administrative and criminal sanctions provided for in Decree No. 6,514/2008, but also to ensure compliance with occupational safety and environmental health standards.

Specific Obligations of Senior Management

Among the board's obligations are: implementing internal systems for segregation and proper storage of waste; hiring specialized services for correct disposal, including the disposal of technology equipment, known as electronic waste collection; and adopting policies for sanitizing media and storage devices securely, safeguarding sensitive information.

Documentation and Oversight

Senior management must maintain traceability of the entire disposal process, issuing documents proving the correct destination and compliance with NBR ISO 14001 standards, which guide environmental management. Furthermore, it is the board's responsibility to ensure that audits and inspections—both internal and external—are up to date, avoiding legal risks and damage to institutional reputation.

Conclusion

The rigorous implementation of obligations related to disposal and the administrative responsibility of the board constitute an indispensable practice for organizational sustainability and integrity. Compliance with current regulations enables the mitigation of environmental and legal risks, aligning management with sustainable development.