Incidencia de la ecoeficiencia en la innovación de procesos en las empresas de transporte intermunicipal en el municipio de Santo Tomás
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2022
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Gutiérrez Ruiz, Jorge Rafael
Leal Santero, Janellys Dayana
Mola De Ávila, Juan Manuel
Salas Mercado, Olga Patricia
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Ediciones Universidad Simón Bolívar
Facultad de Administración y Negocios
Facultad de Administración y Negocios
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Este trabajo de investigación aborda la incidencia de la ecoeficiencia en la innovación de
procesos en las empresas de transporte intermunicipal en Santo Tomás. El propósito principal
es analizar la incorporación de técnicas ecoeficientes en la industria del transporte y examinar
los obstáculos y posibilidades para su implementación.
La ecoeficiencia ha sido objeto de atención desde 1991, cuando el World Business Council
for Sustainable Development (Consejo Empresarial Mundial para el Desarrollo Sostenible)
introdujo el término "ecoeficiencia". Desde entonces, ha habido un creciente enfoque en la
revisión constante de los modelos de negocios para reducir insumos y mitigar el impacto
ambiental negativo de las compañías.
El método utilizado en el presente estudio es la mixta que incluyó revisión de literatura
científica y técnica, así como la aplicación de encuestas a empresas de transporte
intermunicipal en Santo Tomás. Se recopilaron datos sobre el conocimiento y adopción de
prácticas ecoeficientes, tecnologías utilizadas, desafíos encontrados y resultados obtenidos.
Los resultados revelaron que, aunque algunas empresas han comenzado a implementar
prácticas ecoeficientes, aún existen desafíos significativos. Las limitaciones financieras, la
falta de conciencia y conocimiento, y la falta de colaboración entre las partes interesadas
fueron identificadas como las principales barreras.
Sin embargo, se identificaron oportunidades prometedoras. La adopción de tecnologías
ecoeficientes, como vehículos híbridos o eléctricos y sistemas de gestión de flotas
inteligentes, podría ser una estrategia efectiva para mejorar la ecoeficiencia en el transporte
intermunicipal.
La ecoeficiencia no solo tiene beneficios del medio ambiente, sino además financieros y
sociales. La reducción de emisiones contaminantes puede generar ahorros en costos
operativos y mejorar la calidad de vida del entorno local. Además, la implementación de
prácticas ecoeficientes puede fortalecer la reputación corporativa de las empresas y atraer a
clientes conscientes del medio ambiente.
Para lograr una mayor ecoeficiencia en el transporte intermunicipal, se requiere la
implementación de políticas gubernamentales favorables, incentivos financieros, educación
y colaboración entre las empresas, autoridades locales y la sociedad civil.
This research work addresses the incidence of eco-efficiency in process innovation in intermunicipal transportation companies in Santo Tomás. The main purpose is to analyze the incorporation of eco-efficient techniques in the transportation industry and examine the obstacles and possibilities for their implementation. Eco-efficiency has been the focus of attention since 1991, when the World Business Council for Sustainable Development introduced the term "eco-efficiency." Since then, there has been a growing emphasis on continuously reviewing business models to reduce inputs and mitigate the negative environmental impact of companies. The method used in this study is a mixed approach that included a review of scientific and technical literature, as well as surveys conducted with intermunicipal transportation companies in Santo Tomás. Data were collected on the knowledge and adoption of eco-efficient practices, technologies used, challenges encountered, and results achieved. The results revealed that, although some companies have started implementing eco-efficient practices, significant challenges still exist. Financial limitations, lack of awareness and knowledge, and lack of collaboration among stakeholders were identified as the main barriers. However, promising opportunities were identified. The adoption of eco-efficient technologies, such as hybrid or electric vehicles and intelligent fleet management systems, could be an effective strategy to improve eco-efficiency in intermunicipal transportation. Eco-efficiency not only has environmental benefits but also financial and social benefits. The reduction of pollutant emissions can lead to cost savings in operational expenses and improve the quality of life in the local area. Additionally, implementing eco-efficient practices can enhance the corporate reputation of companies and attract environmentally conscious customers. To achieve greater eco-efficiency in intermunicipal transportation, the implementation of favorable government policies, financial incentives, education, and collaboration among companies, local authorities, and civil society are required.
This research work addresses the incidence of eco-efficiency in process innovation in intermunicipal transportation companies in Santo Tomás. The main purpose is to analyze the incorporation of eco-efficient techniques in the transportation industry and examine the obstacles and possibilities for their implementation. Eco-efficiency has been the focus of attention since 1991, when the World Business Council for Sustainable Development introduced the term "eco-efficiency." Since then, there has been a growing emphasis on continuously reviewing business models to reduce inputs and mitigate the negative environmental impact of companies. The method used in this study is a mixed approach that included a review of scientific and technical literature, as well as surveys conducted with intermunicipal transportation companies in Santo Tomás. Data were collected on the knowledge and adoption of eco-efficient practices, technologies used, challenges encountered, and results achieved. The results revealed that, although some companies have started implementing eco-efficient practices, significant challenges still exist. Financial limitations, lack of awareness and knowledge, and lack of collaboration among stakeholders were identified as the main barriers. However, promising opportunities were identified. The adoption of eco-efficient technologies, such as hybrid or electric vehicles and intelligent fleet management systems, could be an effective strategy to improve eco-efficiency in intermunicipal transportation. Eco-efficiency not only has environmental benefits but also financial and social benefits. The reduction of pollutant emissions can lead to cost savings in operational expenses and improve the quality of life in the local area. Additionally, implementing eco-efficient practices can enhance the corporate reputation of companies and attract environmentally conscious customers. To achieve greater eco-efficiency in intermunicipal transportation, the implementation of favorable government policies, financial incentives, education, and collaboration among companies, local authorities, and civil society are required.
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Ecoeficiencia, Innovación de procesos, Tecnologías ecoeficientes, Prácticas ecoeficientes, Impacto ambiental, Sostenibilidad, Encuestas, Beneficios económicos, Políticas gubernamentales, Incentivos financieros, Reputación corporativa, Calidad de vida, Desarrollo sostenible, Eco-efficiency, Process innovation, Eco-efficient technologies, Eco-efficient practices, Environmental impact, Sustainability, Surveys, Economic benefits, Government policies, Financial incentives, Corporate reputation, Quality of life
