In a world that demands measurable results in sustainability, companies can no longer be satisfied with just good intentions. Today, the circular economy is becoming a strategic model for transforming waste into value opportunities, combining environmental, social and economic impact.
With this vision, the Voluntary Programme on Circular Economy, a joint initiative between Cercarbono and Global Zero Waste, which seeks to turn circularity into a tangible driver of business transformation.
A new model for a new time
Faced with the increase in plastic waste and the need to strengthen sustainable management models, the Voluntary Circular Economy Program has emerged as a way to collaborative solution that connects innovation, traceability and economic benefit.
Beyond an environmental commitment, this program represents a clear roadmap for organizations wishing to demonstrate real, certifiable results aligned with the environmental goals. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“The circular economy is not just about recycling, it's about transforming waste into new value opportunities.”
A tool for transforming corporate sustainability
The program is designed as a financial and technical instrument, which allows companies to registering, verifying and certifying projects that apply circular strategies such as the recycling of plastic materials.
Its structure includes a methodologys standardizeds, The project management system, model templates for project registration and implementation, monitoring tools, and a reporting system aligned with the SDGs, ensuring transparency, traceability and credibility at each stage of the process.
How does the program work?
The process is clear, agile and designed to facilitate the participation of organizations of different sizes and sectors:
Project registration: companies register their initiatives on the official platform EcoRegistry.
Validation and independent verification: an authorized body validates and verifies the information and ensures technical compliance.
Certification: the program grants the corresponding certification, endorsed by the alliance Cercarbon - Global Zero Waste.
Issuance of plastic credits: each validated, verified and certified project can generate plastic credits that can be used for monetize or are reported as part of sustainability management.
Benefits for participating companies
Participating in the Voluntary Circular Economy Program represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen reputation, consolidate environmental leadership and generate economic value.
Reinforced credibility: validation and verification by independent bodies approved by the program. Transparency and traceability: verifiable management of each circular action. Direct contribution to the SDGs: alignment with international standards. Business positioning: recognition as a leader in circular economy. Financial remuneration: possibility of earning income from the sale of circular credits.
“The value of what we do is not just in what we recycle, but in how we transform each action into measurable impact.”
An invitation to companies that are ready to take the next step
The future of corporate sustainability will depend on those who succeed in connecting your environmental strategies with verifiable and cost-effective management models.
The Voluntary Programme on Circular Economy is an opportunity to make it happen: to demonstrate that sustainability is not only a responsibility, but a smart business decision.
“Make your project become a benchmark of circular economy.”
Enter to 
www.globalzerowaste.org and discover how your organization can certify its impact and be part of the movement that is redefining sustainability in Latin America and the world.
