Organisations with Zero Waste certification in the first quarter of 2026

The transition towards sustainable production and consumption models has become a priority for organisations all over the world. Faced with the challenges linked to the intensive use of natural resources and growing waste generation, more and more companies are adopting management tools that let them optimise their use of materials, reduce environmental impacts and strengthen their sustainability performance.

Against that backdrop, the Zero Waste Management System (SGZW) is establishing itself as an international framework that allows organisations to implement strategies geared towards waste prevention, efficiency in the use of materials and the transition towards circular economy models.

As a result of implementing this system, organisations from different sectors such as Ultracem, Hyundai, Promigas, Mapfre and Biotrop have obtained Zero Waste Management System certification, in recognition of their efforts to build sustainable management practices into their operations.

The International Standard for the Zero Waste Management System (SGZW) sets out the requirements organisations must meet in order to design, implement and continuously improve a management system focused on optimising material flow and preventing waste.

This standard provides a methodological framework that lets organisations analyse the use of materials in their processes, identify opportunities to reduce waste and apply strategies that keep resources in circulation for as long as possible.

Unlike traditional waste management approaches, focused mainly on final disposal, the Zero Waste model prioritises the prevention, reuse, recovery and recycling of materials, promoting the transition from a linear economic model towards a circular economy model.

Implementing the Zero Waste Management System

The standard sets out a series of guidelines so that organisations can build the Zero Waste approach into their organisational management. These include senior management commitment, material flow analysis, planning strategies to prevent waste, implementing operational controls and periodically assessing the system's performance.

These elements allow organisations to strengthen material management within their operations and move in a structured way towards more efficient, more sustainable production models.

Organisations interested in going deeper into the specific requirements of the standard can access the full information on the standard and on the certification process through Global Zero Waste.

Companies leading the transition towards the Zero Waste model

The certification obtained by organisations such as Ultracem, Hyundai, Promigas, Mapfre y Biotrop reflects the growing commitment of the business sector to adopting practices aligned with the circular economy.

By implementing the Zero Waste Management System, these organisations have strengthened the management of their materials, reduced waste generation and optimised their operational processes.

These initiatives also help improve transparency in environmental management and build trust among customers, investors and other interested parties.

The rise in the number of certified organisations shows that the Zero Waste approach is establishing itself as a strategic tool for driving corporate sustainability and promoting more responsible production models.

Find out how to certify the Zero Waste Management System in your organisation

Organisations looking to move towards the circular economy can implement the International Standard for the Zero Waste Management System (SGZW), a standard that sets out the requirements for managing materials efficiently, preventing waste generation and strengthening the environmental performance of operations.

Zero Waste Management System certification is carried out through an independent assessment process by a third-party conformity assessment body, which makes it possible to verify objectively that the requirements set out in the standard are met. This process guarantees transparency, credibility and trust for certified organisations and for their interested parties.

Find out how your organisation can obtain Zero Waste certification and become part of the transition towards a circular economy.