Environmental tributary law: fiscal benefits to companies for protection of the fundamental right to environment
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5433/2178-8189.2008v12n0p177Keywords:
Fiscal incentive, tributes economic instruments, social responsibilityAbstract
This work demonstrates that, for the materialization of the fundamental right to environment, it is necessary that the State intervenes in the Economic Order so as to implement environmental policies that redirect both private initiative and consumers to desirable practices. For such an aim, the efficiency of economic instruments is emphasized by means of the Environmental Tributary Law. Through tributes or concession of fiscal benefits it is possible to induce appropriate practices. This research confirms that the environmental tributary policies in Brazil should take the form of fiscal benefits, instruments considered more appropriate to discourage pollution and foment responsible environmental practices.