Zero Waste Management System Certification
What's the Zero Waste Management System certification about?
Es la evaluación de la conformidad de la Norma Internacional Sistemas de Gestión Zero Waste por parte de Organismos de Validación y Verificación (OVV) independientes.
El Sistema de Gestión Zero Waste (SGZW) es una herramienta de economía circular que promueve estrategias de reducción, reutilización y reciclaje de materiales y residuos sólidos. Se encuentra organizado en una estructura armonizada (o de alto nivel), con el fin de mejorar su desempeño en el tiempo.
Permite a las organizaciones de manera voluntaria alcanzar la excelencia de la gestión de materiales y residuos sólidos con enfoque en el modelo internacional Zero Waste (Basura Cero, Residuo Cero, Desecho Cero o Desperdicio Cero). De acuerdo con el Circularity Gap Report 2023 Humanity consumes 100 billion tons of materials, of which only 7.2% are recycled. Through the implementation of the SGZW, the amount of waste generated daily and its final disposal is reduced.
How to become certified in the Zero Waste Management System?
SGZW evaluates the implementation of the 9 Rs (reject, rethink, reduce, reuse/repurpose, repair, restore, remanufacture, recover parts and recycle) in facilities, areas, processes and/or waste, to promote the closing of technical and biological cycles and the continuous improvement of efficiency in the flow of materials and the integrated management of solid waste, in order to encourage the reduction and recirculation of materials, creating new markets and circular economy services in the world.
How to certify your organization?
a) Learn about the Zero Waste Management System Certification Program and how you can be part of the global organizations that contribute to a sustainable and waste-free world: Video ¿What is the SGZW?
b) If you have any questions, please consult the frequently asked questions: FAQ or contact the specialized professionals through the channels we have enabled for you: Contact
a) Make the SGZW Membership payment.
b) Confirm your registration on the Global Zero Waste platform by filling out the registration form and sending your proof of payment: Welcome to SGZW, within a maximum period of five (5) business days we will be sending you the necessary data for your entry to the platform.
a) The specialized professional assigned by Global Zero Waste will design a personalized work plan for the improvement of the integrated management of materials and waste of your organization and will coordinate a technical assistance meeting to inform you about this roadmap.
b) Once you accept, we will upload your work plan according to the specifications given by Global Zero Waste's specialized professional.
c) If you wish, you can coordinate with a team internal or external to your organization that has competencies in design, implementation or auditing in SGZW, circular economy, integrated waste management or sustainability in order to ensure compliance with the International Standard on BCMS and increase the efficiency of your strategies as indicated in Figure 2.
d) Gain the economic, operational, environmental, social and governance (ESG) benefits of the circular economy in the material flow by implementing your SGZW.
a) Schedule and program the external and independent audit of your SGZW with the Validation, Verification and Certification Bodies worldwide authorized by Global Zero Waste, which guarantee a comprehensive view of your Organization's compliance assessment and improvement opportunities.
b) Get your SGZW certified in the appropriate category according to your level of compliance and improvement:
| Category | Requirements |
| Platinum | Complete the certification cycle of three (3) consecutive years and be in the gold category in the third year. |
| Gold | Obtain a score between 80 and 100 points. |
| Silver | Obtain a score between 60 and 79 points. |
| Bronze | Obtain a score between 40 and 59 points. |
c) Maintain and continuously improve your SGZW to reduce your costs and achieve the highest possible efficiency in the management of your materials and waste.
d) Obtain reputational benefits and brand visibility through the communication of your achievements in the implementation and certification of the SGZW.
Case studies of successful Zero Waste organizations
- Mining & energy
- Agricultural
- Infrastructure and construction
- Food and beverage
- Mass consumption
- Petrochemistry
- Services
- Education
- Materials and waste management
- Government
Casalimpia
Auteco Mobility
Prueba
Softys
Colegio de la UPB
Colombina
Aeropuerto el Dorado
Empacor
Santafe Mall
Essentia - Grupo Ecopetrol
Extrucol
Comfenalco Quindío - Caja de Compensación Familiar
Civil Aviation
Government Entity of Antioquia
Prosperidad Social
Blanco y Negro Masivo
Universidad Pontificia bolivariana
Initiate your certification process
Make the payment of the Zero Waste Management System Membership in the savings account No. 009037884 of Itaú bank and attach your payment support through the “Send Voucher” button. If you have any questions or require international payment link please contact an advisor through the Whatsapp channel we have available for you.
Zero Waste Organizations Registration
| Organization | Country | Status | Certification Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industria Nacional de Gaseosas Femsa Bucaramanga | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Industria Nacional de Gaseosas Femsa Cali | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Industria Nacional de Gaseosas Femsa Manantial | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Industria Nacional de Gaseosas Femsa Medellín | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Jardinería Pulido S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Mineros Aluvial S.A.S. BIC | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Procaps S.A. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Sodexo | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Softys Colombia S.A. (Drypers) | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Softys Gachancipá S.A. (Protisa) | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Softys Ecuador (Productos Tissue del Ecuador S.A.) | Ecuador | Certified | Gold |
| Softys Uruguay (Industria Papelera Uruguaya S.A.) | Uruguay | Certified | Gold |
| Sun Chemical Colombia S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Campus Medellín y Montería) | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Universidad Simón Bolívar | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Virutex Ilko Colombia S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Dragon Colombia S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Colombina S.A - La Paila | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Comestibles Ricos - Super Ricas | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Administrative Department of Social Prosperity | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Gases de Occidente S.A. E.S.P. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Grupo Darnel - Ajover (Brasil) | Brasil | Certified | Platinum |
| Iberplast S.A. | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Pavimentos Colombia S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Plásticos y Maderas Reciclables S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Softys Argentina S.A. | Argentina | Certified | Gold |
| Flores el Trigal S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Litoplas S.A. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Civil Aviation | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Medellín City Hall | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Auteco Mobility S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Autotécnica Colombiana S.A.S. - Auteco | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Blanco y Negro Masivo | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Caja de Compensación Familiar de FENALCO - COMFENALCO QUÍNDIO | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Casalimpia S.A. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Atlantis Plaza Mall | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Centro Comercial Santafé - Bogotá | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Colombina del Cauca S.A. | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Compañía Energética de Occidente S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Embotelladora de la Sabana S.A.S. Tocancipá | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Esenttia | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Fideicomiso Opain S.A. - Aeropuerto El Dorado | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| COFAI S.A.S. E.S.P. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Government Entity of Antioquia | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Grupo Darnel - Ajover (Colombia) | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Industrias Alimenticias Báez S.A.S. - INDUBÁEZ S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Industria Nacional de Gaseosas Femsa Barranquilla | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Industria Nacional de Gaseosas Femsa Bogotá | Colombia | Certified | Platinum |
| Corporación Financiera Davivienda S.A. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Simoniz S.A. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Oleoducto de los Llanos Orientales S.A. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Buen Café - Federación Nacional de Cafeteros | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogotá - EAAB E.S.P. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Universidad de la Sabana | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Canacol Energy Colombia S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Colombiana De Extrusión S A Extrucol | Colombia | Certified | In progress |
| Centro Comercial Nuestro Bogotá Propiedad Horizontal | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Cámara de Comercio de Casanare | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Empacor S.A. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Falabella de Colombia S.A. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Promigas S.A. E.S.P. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| TQ- Tecnoquímicas - Tecnosur S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Alsec Alimentos Secos S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Italcol S.A. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Italcol Occidente S.A. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Grupo UMAZF S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Softys Chile S.P.A. (Talagante) | Chile | Certified | Gold |
| Organización Terpel S.A. - Planta Lubricantes | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Inversiones GIUNI S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Proenfar | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| AAK Colombia S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| INTECPLAST | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| UPL Colombia S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Vélez Lab S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| CANPACK Colombia S.A.S. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Universidad Militar Nueva Granada | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Servicios Empresariales de Aseo S.A.S. E.S.P. BIC | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| TUBOSA | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| B.altman & Compañía S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Softys Perú | Perú | In progress | In progress |
| Gecelca 3 S.A. E.S.P. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Centro Comercial Centro Mayor | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Indugráficas S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Centro Comercial Plaza Central - Multiplika | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Christus Sinergia Clínica Farallones | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Hospital Universitario del Valle Evaristo García | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Clínica de los Remedios | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Clínica de Occidente | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Gmóvil S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| GENFAR Desarrollo y Manufactura S.A. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| PGI Colombia LTDA - Berry Global | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Banco de Bogotá | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Colcerámica S.A.S. - Planta Madrid | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Centro Comercial Grupo Viva Envigado | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Centro Comercial Grupo Viva Sincelejo | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Centro Comercial Grupo Viva Las Palmas | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Centro Comercial Grupo Viva La Ceja | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Centro Comercial Grupo Viva Barranquilla | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Francoal S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Centro Integral de Servicios Punto Clave - Propiedad Horizontal | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía S.A. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Cooperativa Multiactiva Reciclaje Inteligente | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Plásticos Rimax S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Premium Plaza P.H. | Colombia | Certified | Gold |
| Ecodiesel Colombia S.A. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Bessac Andina S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Fundación Parque Jaime Duque | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| TWM S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Industria Militar INDUMIL | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Zona Franca Central Cervecera S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Softys Brasil LTDA | Brasil | In progress | In progress |
| Belleza Express S.A. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao S.A. E.S.P. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Centro Comercial Santafé Medellín P. H. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Alo Sur S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| MTS Consultoría + Gestión S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Guaicaramo S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Surtigas S.A. E.S.P. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Coquecol S.A.S. C I | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Decowraps Colombia S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Ultracem S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Productos Ramo S.A.S. | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
| Centro Comercial Plaza de las Americas PH | Colombia | In progress | In progress |
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