Three organizations demonstrate that business sustainability is possible
Promo Cali-Valle: Pioneers in urban sustainability
Last August 15, Cali-Valley Promo received the Zero Waste Management System Certification (SGZW) in category Goldgranted by ICONTEC and Global Zero Waste, becoming the most important first public utilities companies in Colombia, to achieve it.
On behalf of his team, we would like to highlight Angélica María Delgado Arbeláez (Manager), Edgar Cataño Sánchez (Sustainability Director), Pablo Alejandro Montoya Daza (Administrative Coordinator), Ángela María Mendoza Ledezma (Director of Management Systems) and Angélica Carvajal Soto (Environmental Analyst).
Its commitment to waste reduction, reuse and recovery demonstrates that urban sustainability can be a reality.
👉 “To act, believe and demonstrate that a new way of doing industry is possible.”
UPB: University innovation that transforms waste into opportunities
The Pontificia Bolivariana University (UPB)in alliance with Green Fabric and RECIMED, drives the reuse of advertising tarpaulins to create sustainable products.
This initiative, led by the #UPBSustainable, gives a second life to materials that were previously considered waste, transforming them into useful and durable items.
In addition to promoting the circular economy, the project supports processes of labor inclusion and encourages the work with local communities to strengthen the social fabric.
Learn more about this inspiring story in the featured video or visit the success stories section of our website.
Plaza de las Américas: responsible management at the service of the city
The Plaza de las Americas Shopping Center obtained the Gold Certification of the SGZW, after reaching a sustainable disposal of 69 % of its wastes, equivalent to more than 625.5 tons responsibly managed.
This achievement reaffirms its leadership as a benchmark in the implementation of circular strategies within the commercial sector, contributing to a more sustainable and conscious Bogota.
“Plaza de las Americas demonstrates that sustainability is not a goal, but a path of continuous improvement.”
A growing movement
These organizations are examples of how the Zero Waste Global Management System drives real changes in business models, fostering a culture of responsibility, innovation and environmental commitment.
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