Companies leading the change: progress and new recognitions from the Global Zero Waste System

Three organisations show that corporate sustainability really is possible

Promo Cali-Valle: pioneers in urban sustainability

On 15 August, Promo Cali-Valle received Zero Waste Management System (SGZW) Certification in the Gold category, awarded by ICONTEC and Global Zero Waste, becoming the first public waste-collection companies in Colombia to achieve it.

Representing their team, we highlight Angélica María Delgado Arbeláez (Manager), Edgar Cataño Sánchez (Sustainability Director), Pablo Alejandro Montoya Daza (Administrative Coordinator), Ángela María Mendoza Ledezma (Management Systems Director) and Angélica Carvajal Soto (Environmental Analyst).

Their commitment to reducing, reusing and recovering waste shows that urban sustainability can be a reality.

👉 “To act, to believe and to show that a new way of doing industry really is possible.”

UPB: university innovation turning waste into opportunity

The Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB), in partnership with Tejido Verde and RECIMED, is driving the reuse of advertising banners to create sustainable products.
This initiative, led by the #UPBSostenible programme, gives a second life to materials once considered waste, turning them into useful, durable items.

As well as promoting the circular economy, the project supports labour inclusion processes and encourages work with local communities to strengthen the social fabric.

Find out more about this inspiring story in the featured video or visit the success stories section on our website.

Plaza de las Américas: responsible management at the service of the city

The Plaza de las Américas Shopping Centre obtained Gold Certification of the SGZW, after reaching sustainable disposal of 69% of its waste, equivalent to more than 625.5 tonnes managed responsibly.

This achievement reaffirms its leadership as a benchmark in implementing circular strategies within the retail sector, contributing to a more sustainable and conscious Bogotá.

"Plaza de las Américas shows that sustainability is not a finishing line but a road of continuous improvement."

A growing movement

These organisations are an example of how the Global Zero Waste Management System drives real changes in business models, fostering a culture of responsibility, innovation and environmental commitment.

👉 Find out how your company can also be certified under the Global Zero Waste System.