Bessac Andina: Zero Waste leadership redefining Sustainable Construction

The construction industry, traditionally associated with heavy resource consumption and waste generation, is going through a transformation. Pioneering companies are showing that efficiency and environmental responsibility are not only possible but strategic. A clear example of that change is Bessac Andina S.A.S., the Colombian subsidiary of the well-known European company BESSAC, specialising in tunnels and microtunnels.

In 2024, Bessac Andina took a bold step by implementing the Zero Waste Management System, consolidating an operating model based on four strategic pillars that redefine its processes:

• Fuel reduction: Optimising energy consumption across its operations.
• Lower cement use: Implementing practices that reduce the carbon footprint linked to this intensive material.
• Waste recycling: Managing its by-products to reintroduce them into the value chain or give them an appropriate destination.
• Innovation with trenchless techniques: Adopting advanced technologies such as trenchless piping, which significantly minimise the environmental impact of its projects.

Recognition of commitment: Gold Zero Waste Certification

As a result of its outstanding performance and commitment to managing materials and waste, Bessac Andina S.A.S. has earned Gold category Zero Waste Certification, the highest distinction awarded by Icontec. At Global Zero Waste, we had the honour of accompanying this significant achievement, represented by our Technical Director, Diego Romero, and our Certification Director, Alberto Díaz.

A leader's vision: perspectives from Bessac Andina

In a recent interview, Frederic Sega, Director of Bessac Andina S.A.S., shared valuable reflections on the impact of Zero Waste certification on the company. Sega highlighted how this achievement reinforces their intrinsic commitment to sustainability and shows that construction can be not only efficient but deeply responsible towards the environment.

Among the challenges overcome, the emphasis was on optimising fuel consumption and the successful implementation of innovative techniques such as trenchless piping, which are key to their business model and their environmental strategy.

Towards a circular economy future

Bessac Andina's vision is clear: to keep improving its practices continuously and establish itself as a benchmark in circular economy within the construction sector. Its transformation aims to inspire more companies to adopt sustainable operating models, showing that profitability and respect for the planet can coexist.

At Global Zero Waste, we are proud to have been part of this transformative process. Bessac Andina's Gold Zero Waste certification is not just a seal but the validation of a leadership that is rebuilding the way we understand construction, towards a greener and more efficient future.