Aplicación de las estrategias de producción más limpia y economía circular en los procesos de la distribuidora farmacéutica FARMAENLACE CÍA. LTDA

Abstract

Ecuador has made clear its impetus to work for sustainability. To demonstrate a real sustainable development in the country both, the private and public sectors, must face social and environmental challenges. In nowadays Farmaenlace Cía. Ltda. is a leader in the pharmaceutical distribution sector nationwide. This organization executes its functions by the country’s environmental laws. To be considered a model company it’s not enough with fulfilment of the rules, it is necessary a commitment with continuous improvement and innovation, through these tools it will be possible to establish differentiation in the market. The objective of this project is to implement cleaner production and circular economy strategies at Farmaenlace Cía. Ltda., this approach will allow the company to establish a balance between environmental, social and economic aspects. The investigation of procedures that are executed in the company was essential to determine its environmental aspects and impacts. With this information and through a detailed analysis an environmental management system was developed based on the strategies of cleaner production and circular economy. This system is composed by plans, programs and subprograms to ensure the quality of service and ecosystem. These strategies marks a turning point in the national industrial sector. Its incorporation shows that environmental care does not compromise the companies’ economy, but reinforces its acceptance in the market and even generates resource savings.