Eco-innovacion como estrategia para las empresas agroindustriales en el valle del cauca
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2024
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Universidad Santiago de Cali
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This research aims to analyze eco-innovation as a sustainable strategy for agro-industrial companies in the Valle del Cauca. Through a qualitative approach, specifically a case study based on the analysis of documentary sources and the study of the Valle del Cauca case, the research is structured into three specific objectives: to clarify the concepts and terms of eco-innovation and their definition in Colombia; to establish a solid conceptual framework on the impact of eco-innovation on agro-industrial companies; and to describe the changes brought about by ecological innovation in agro-industrial companies and to specify its usefulness in the context of Valle del Cauca. The theoretical framework is based on the integration of the Theory of Sustainability, which emphasizes environmental, social, and economic responsibility in business practices; the Theory of Innovation, which explores the processes of generating and adopting new ideas and technologies in the market; and the Theory of Eco-Innovation, which addresses how innovations can significantly reduce environmental impact and improve business sustainability. The results obtained reveal that the adoption of ecoinnovations in agro-industrial companies in the Valle del Cauca not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also enhances operational efficiency and market competitiveness. Significant changes are observed in production processes, waste management, and resource use, highlighting the relevance of clean technologies and sustainable agricultural practices. The conclusions emphasize the need to promote public policies and support programs that facilitate the adoption of eco-innovations in the agro-industrial sector. Additionally, new hypotheses are proposed for future research, focusing on the long-term economic and social impact of these innovations, as well as exploring business models that more effectively integrate sustainabilityThis research aims to analyze eco-innovation as a sustainable strategy for agro-industrial companies in the Valle del Cauca. Through a qualitative approach, specifically a case study based on the analysis of documentary sources and the study of the Valle del Cauca case, the research is structured into three specific objectives: to clarify the concepts and terms of eco-innovation and their definition in Colombia; to establish a solid conceptual framework on the impact of eco-innovation on agro-industrial companies; and to describe the changes brought about by ecological innovation in agro-industrial companies and to specify its usefulness in the context of Valle del Cauca. The theoretical framework is based on the integration of the Theory of Sustainability, which emphasizes environmental, social, and economic responsibility in business practices; the Theory of Innovation, which explores the processes of generating and adopting new ideas and technologies in the market; and the Theory of Eco-Innovation, which addresses how innovations can significantly reduce environmental impact and improve business sustainability. The results obtained reveal that the adoption of ecoinnovations in agro-industrial companies in the Valle del Cauca not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also enhances operational efficiency and market competitiveness. Significant changes are observed in production processes, waste management, and resource use, highlighting the relevance of clean technologies and sustainable agricultural practices. The conclusions emphasize the need to promote public policies and support programs that facilitate the adoption of eco-innovations in the agro-industrial sector. Additionally, new hypotheses are proposed for future research, focusing on the long-term economic and social impact of these innovations, as well as exploring business models that more effectively integrate sustainability
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Esta investigaciĆ³n tiene como objetivo analizar la eco-innovaciĆ³n como una estrategia sostenible para las empresas agroindustriales del Valle del Cauca. A travĆ©s de un enfoque cualitativo, especĆficamente un estudio de caso basado en el anĆ”lisis de fuentes documentales y en el estudio del caso del Valle del Cauca, la investigaciĆ³n se estructura en tres objetivos especĆficos: clarificar los conceptos y tĆ©rminos de eco-innovaciĆ³n y su definiciĆ³n en Colombia; establecer un marco conceptual sĆ³lido sobre el impacto de la eco-innovaciĆ³n en las empresas agroindustriales; y describir los cambios provocados por la innovaciĆ³n ecolĆ³gica en las empresas agroindustriales y precisar su utilidad en el entorno del Valle del Cauca. El marco teĆ³rico se fundamenta en la integraciĆ³n de la TeorĆa de la Sostenibilidad, que enfatiza la responsabilidad ambiental, social y econĆ³mica en las prĆ”cticas empresariales, la TeorĆa de la InnovaciĆ³n, que explora los procesos de generaciĆ³n y adopciĆ³n de nuevas ideas y tecnologĆas en el mercado. AdemĆ”s, se incorpora la TeorĆa de la Eco-InnovaciĆ³n, que aborda cĆ³mo las innovaciones pueden reducir significativamente el impacto ambiental y mejorar la sostenibilidad empresarial. Los resultados obtenidos revelan que la adopciĆ³n de eco-innovaciones en las empresas agroindustriales del Valle del Cauca no solo contribuye a la sostenibilidad ambiental, sino que tambiĆ©n mejora la eficiencia operativa y la competitividad en el mercado. Se observan cambios significativos en los procesos productivos, la gestiĆ³n de residuos y el uso de recursos, destacando la relevancia de las tecnologĆas limpias y las prĆ”cticas agrĆcolas sostenibles. Las conclusiones enfatizan la necesidad de promover polĆticas pĆŗblicas y programas de apoyo que faciliten la adopciĆ³n de eco-innovaciones en el sector agroindustrial. AdemĆ”s, se proponen nuevas hipĆ³tesis para futuras investigaciones, centradas en la evaluaciĆ³n del impacto econĆ³mico y social de estas innovaciones a largo plazo, asĆ como en la exploraciĆ³n de modelos de negocio que integren la sostenibilidad de manera mĆ”s efectiva.
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Eco-InnovaciĆ³n, Sostenibilidad, Agroindustria, Estrategias Sostenibles, Empresas Agroindustriales
Citation
Ruiz Lopez, A. V., Diaz Sinisterra, J., & Vallecilla Cuero, E. S. (2024). Eco-innovacion como estrategia para las empresas agroindustriales en el valle del cauca. Universidad Santiago de Cali.