Environmental management is essential to minimize the negative impacts of industrial activities, especially in small companies. The objective of this study was to identify and evaluate environmental aspects in washing and lubricating machine companies, aligning them with ISO 14001:2015, to optimize resources, manage waste and mitigate impacts. The research was conducted in three companies in San Cristobal Parish, Canton Quevedo, Ecuador, using the CONESA method to identify environmental aspects and a validated questionnaire with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.82 to measure perceptions. Statistical analysis included heat maps, correlations and k-means clustering, complemented with Principal Component Analysis. The results indicated that Campoverde leads in regulatory compliance, although all companies have deficiencies in Support and Operation. The severe impacts identified were water consumptio...