The effects resulting from the action over the environment confirm that the way in which the economical increase is projected will cause the worst result, concerning to environmental matters, which is a chaotic as state. Therefore it is not eno ugh to be worried about the quality of the product or the service, it is necessary to consider the environmental quality as well. Considering the responsibility of the companies in keeping a harmonius conviviality between their processes and the enviro nment, the environmental standards (particularly the Environmental Administration System rules) are the technologies that provide the best results in order to get those organizations able to undertake their obligations to the environmental matters. This dissertation is the outcome of a the oretical research as well as an empirical analysis of a company in the metallurgy - Steel Metallurgy Company in Tubarão (CST). On of its results is the confirmation of the importance of the implantation and maintenance of an Environmental Administration System (SGA) and its corroboration as managing technological innovation.