ECOINNOVATION

(MIDPOINT)

OBJECTIVES

Policy component: Policy Roadmap for Action to mainstream Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP)

Pilot component: eco-innovation methodology in at least five (5) SMEs in Colombia´s chemical sector.

Policy Project Progress

Policy metodology Documents key words research

Entrepreneurship

Documents review

Innovation

SCP

Green Economy

Current Policy, Laws y

Plans

Under construction Policy,

Laws y Plans

Documents with key word mixed

ECO INNOVATION POLICY Main Barriers

• Lack of knowledge and capacities to access innovationincentives.

• Lack of costumer education

• Environmental authorities take isolated actions withinnovation or other related programs.

• Existing policies not effectively implemented.

• Programs focused to companies with high sustainability policies with export potentials (few SME’s fulfill this)

Favourable conditions

• Eco-innovation is included in public policies

• A National Round Table for eco-innovation has beenestablished

• New standards for certificaton and recognition programsare under development

Pilot Project Progress

Ecoinnovation Phases – Key outputs

PILOT PROJECT PROGRESS

COMPANY PRODUCT Site visits #

1. GALCO S.A.S hot dip galvanized service 3

2. INDUSTRIAS CAVEX S.A.S biodegradable cleaning products 2

3. IT GREEN COLOMBIA S.A.S biodegradable flexible packaging 2

4. LABORATORIO LADY ROSE S.A.S Cocoa butter lips moisturizing bars 2

5. ZEN NATURALS S.A.S Natural Body care products 2

6. ZAK ECOLOGICO S.A.S Body care formulations 2

7. NATURESS Body care products 1

GALCO S.A.S

Zinc Tank

Galvanized Cable traySource: CNPML

GALCO S.A.S

STRATEGY (DRAFT)

• Prolonging the lifespan of metal infrastructure in a sustainable way

BUSINESS MODEL (DRAFT)

• Provide galvanization service for bigger structures currently painted for corrosion prevention, through changing the current zinc tank and burner for a bigger and more efficient one

• Offer a cleaning service of pickling solution in order to extend its lifespan for at least 3 years.

ZEN NATURAL’S S.A.S

Production processSource: http://www.zencosmetics.co/

ZEN NATURAL’S S.A.S

STRATEGY (DRAFT)

• Offer 100% natural body care products with high social standards and committed with sustainable development.

BUSINESS MODEL (DRAFT)

• Develop 100% natural corporal cleaning products for USA markets with Bcorp Certification.

• Change the production of cosmetics for natural extracts in Colombia and cosmetics production in USA to mainly reduce transport costs and impacts.

CAVEX S.A.S

Products: Shower gel, Hand gel, glass cleaner, antibacterial soap

Source: CNPML

CAVEX S.A.S

STRATEGY(DRAFT)

• Offer efficient cleaning solutions that will not harm the environment or the people.

BUSINESS MODEL(DRAFT)

• Offering ChL for institutional cleaning customers, including product-dispensing devices & tools to improve productivity during customer usage

• Develop sustainable cleaning products for institutional and industrial costumers complying with international toxic chemicals restrictions.

IT GREEN COLOMBIA S.A.S

Product: biodegradable flexible packaging

Source: ITGREEN S.A.S

IT GREEN COLOMBIA S.A.S

STRATEGY (DRAFT)

• Offer natural and compostable flexible packaging products certified by Bcorp

BUSINESS MODEL (DRAFT)

• Enhance credibility of bag’s environmental benefits by guarantee the environmental performance statements of products with certifications and life cycle assessments.

GRACIAS