Promigas is a leading company in the energy sector with more than 50 years of experience, connecting markets with energy sources and generating value from responsible environmental management. Through an ecosystem of 21 companies, the organization provides solutions in natural gas transportation and distribution, LNG regasification, electric power and integrated services for the industry, consolidating itself as a key player in the energy development of Latin America. Its operation has been decisive in the massification of natural gas in countries such as Colombia and Peru, where today more than 7 million users have access to these services, representing a true social transformation, especially in low-income populations. This impact is supported by a robust infrastructure of more than 3,293 kilometers of gas pipelines, through which it transports 56 % of the country's natural gas, as well as strategic initiatives such as the operation of the only regasification terminal in Colombia and the development of renewable energy projects aimed at reducing emissions.
In this context, sustainability has ceased to be a complementary component and has become a structural pillar of its business strategy. Promigas has progressively been integrating environmental criteria into its operations, with a clear focus on resource efficiency, impact reduction, and the incorporation of circular economy principles in its processes. This path is materialized in obtaining Zero Waste Management System (ZWMS) Certificationgranted by ICONTEC, conformity assessment body, for its operation in Barranquilla, Colombia, and the support of Global Zero Waste, a leading international NGO in the expansion of the Zero Waste model. This recognition validates compliance with the requirements established in the International Standard Zero Waste Management Systems version 5, applied to the maintenance of natural gas transportation and distribution systems, and reflects the organization's ability to structure, implement, and sustain a management system aligned with international standards.
A recognition that validates structured management
The certificate obtained recognizes the outstanding performance of the implemented system, with a score of 81.49, which allowed it to reach the Gold Category, one of the highest distinctions within the model. This result not only demonstrates the robustness of the system but also the organization's maturity in the comprehensive management of its waste, integrating practices that go beyond regulatory compliance and are oriented towards value generation. The implementation of the ISWM has involved a structured process of internal transformation, in which clear guidelines have been defined, operational capabilities have been strengthened, and an organizational culture based on continuous improvement has been promoted.
Results that demonstrate a transition towards a circular economy
The advances achieved by Promigas are reflected in concrete results that demonstrate a real transition towards a circular economy. Among these, the total elimination of single-use plastic cups stands out, avoiding the consumption of more than 600,000 units per year, as well as a% reduction in waste sent for final disposal, which shows a significant change in the system's efficiency. Complementarily, the organization has achieved recycling levels exceeding % 60%, strengthening its utilization chains and incorporating valorization practices that maximize the use of materials.
These results respond to a strategic vision that understands waste management as an opportunity to optimize processes, reduce costs, and generate positive environmental impacts. In this regard, Promigas has made progress in incorporating sustainability criteria in its relationships with suppliers, identifying reverse logistics opportunities, and developing material reuse initiatives, thereby expanding the scope of its management beyond direct operations. This approach is also aligned with its social commitment, promoting projects that drive waste utilization in communities and generate sustainable economic opportunities.
The achievement is largely the result of the commitment of its work teams, who have integrated sustainability into their daily activities, strengthening ownership of the 3R strategies and consolidating an organizational culture focused on environmental performance. On this path, the organization continues to advance in its continuous improvement process, with the aim of strengthening the measurement of its indicators, optimizing waste traceability, and exploring new innovation opportunities that will allow it to continue positioning itself as a benchmark in sustainability within the energy sector.
¡From Global Zero Waste, we congratulate Promigas on their effort and commitment to sustainability in the efficient management of materials and waste!
