Estudio para la implementación de un protocolo de desarrollo sostenible en Mipymes de Santander, Colombia

Yohana Castro Hernández; Andrea C. Martínez Lozada; Carolina Perea Salazar

doi:10.31637/epsir-2025-1446

Authors

Yohana Castro Hernández Autonomous University of Bucaramanga https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2249-3382
Andrea C. Martínez Lozada Autonomous University of Bucaramanga https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8968-292X
Carolina Perea Salazar Autonomous University of Bucaramanga

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1446

Keywords:

sustainability, MSMEs, Colombia, sustainable development goals, Santander, protocol, management, strategies

Abstract

Introduction: The investigation and design of a sustainability protocol for small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) for an emerging economy, which leads to the optimization of natural resources and raw materials, which in turn helps to comply with the goals of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), is the object of this study. In this study, international and national practices were analyzed, specifically from the region of Santander, Colombia. Methodology: Bibliographic analysis was used in the Scopus database to discern business sustainability and a survey was carried out for Santander MSMEs, using questions with mixed methodology, with the combination of quantitative and qualitative perspectives. Results: There are various sustainability strategies, however, a large part of the respondents say they are unaware of the SDGs and their application in the industry. Discussion: The implementation of sustainability strategies in Santander can represent a great challenge, but also an opportunity to improve its competitiveness and resilience in a global context increasingly oriented towards sustainability. Conclusion: To increase sustainability impact, firstly, integration with cooperatives could be particularly beneficial.

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Author Biographies

Yohana Castro Hernández, Autonomous University of Bucaramanga

Environmental Engineer from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Master in Environmental and Energy Management in Organizations from the International University of La Rioja, with expertise in the areas of aqueduct and sewerage, solid waste management and disposal, drinking and waste water treatment, climate change, soil decontamination/bioremediation, environmental impact studies, basic sanitation plans, environmental management systems- ISO 14001, carbon footprint- ISO 14064 and energy efficiency in buildings. Researcher of the Biotechnology and Environment Research Group categorized in B by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Colombia. Research strength in the lines of research, technology and environmental sustainability and bioprocesses for the Bio-Economy and Bio-energy of the Center for Research in Circular Bioeconomy of the Autonomous University of Bucaramanga.

Andrea C. Martínez Lozada, Autonomous University of Bucaramanga

Systems Engineer with a Master in Business Administration - MBA, Specialization in Education from Haaga Helía University of applid Sciencies, Arizona State University, and PhD in Administration from Universidad de los Andes, Colombia. She has complementary training in technological development, innovation and competitiveness, science, technology and innovation policy, science for all and social appropriation of knowledge. Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Accounting Sciences of the Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga. Researcher in the Associate category of the GENIO Research Group: Strategic Group in Organizational Research, categorized in A, by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Colombia. She works in the research lines of Systems Thinking, Complex Systems, Social Responsibility and Business Ethics, Decision Making, Organizational Governance and Sustainable Development.

Carolina Perea Salazar, Autonomous University of Bucaramanga

Business Administration student at UNAB Bucaramanga, Technologist in Sports Training at SENA (National Learning Service), Executive Director of the Templarios Corporation, a corporation in charge of social projects in Santander, Coach of the Real Santander Professional Club, President of the Templarios Club. Member of the research group SEGO - Semillero de Estrategia y Gestión Organizacional of the Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga. Among the projects she has worked on, the following stand out: Development of human capacities and entrepreneurship in the community of Nuevo Girón-Santander “Dejando Huellas, Balón Rosa del Ministerio del Interior de Colombia, Área Somos democracia and Investigación Evaluación de la calidad servicios en los clubes deportivos de Santander - Colombia por medio de método servqual del programa de investigación delfín y universidad la Colima - México.

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