Desempeño sostenible de las sociedades BIC según informes de gestión del sector agrícola

Abstract

The management analysis of the Collective Interest and Benefit Companies (BIC) to demonstrate compliance with the sustainability requirements of Colombian regulations and international standards, focused on the agricultural sector, given its importance in the economy, corresponding to the exploitation of nature, and be the basis for human food security. The agricultural BIC reports evaluate: the business model, in order to sustainability, shared value and positive social and environmental impacts; the corporate governance structure, transparency, accountability and stakeholder participation mechanisms; Working conditions, occupational health, diversity and inclusion, and labor relations; environmental management, efficient use of natural resources, mitigation and adaptation to climate change; and relations with local communities, social investment, and community development. The study allowed us to identify: that agricultural BICs are committed to sustainability, with innovative practices in environmental, social and governance matters; facing challenges in determining social and environmental impacts, integrating sustainability into strategic management with effective communication to interest groups; and the opportunities to strengthen corporate sustainability management with adoption of international standards, collaboration with key actors and investment in clean technologies. However, it is necessary to continue working on measurement and accountability, which is essential in monitoring BIC and identifying new trends and challenges, political strategies for agricultural sustainability in the country.