Because of global ecological problems that have evolved over time into a global ecological crisis, there was a need to legally regulate anthropogenic, or human impact on the environment. Although there is still insufficient education of the population and economic entities about the possible consequences of such an impact on the environment as well as on the quality of life of each individual, environmental policy has proved useful in further preventing the spread of environmental degradation and all types of pollution as well as in the rational exploitation of existing natural resources. The purpose of this paper is to identify and analyze the anthropogenic causes and global consequences of pollution. It's aim is to awake humanity to acknowledge it's role in pollution, i.e. how huge is the role of each individual in preventing possible pollution and improving the quality of life in case of rational behavior towards the environment. The author analyzes the implementation of the environmental managing system in the business practice of the companies which have integrated a corporate social responsibility for one of the main objectives.