Estrategia de sostenibilidad para Pacific Solar Energy
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2024
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Badilla Jiménez, Karina
Marín Madrigal, Diego
Borjas García, Ana Lucía
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Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
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Pacific Solar Energy (PSE) es una empresa en Honduras que genera energía a partir de un parque solar fotovoltaico en Nacaome, Valle. La investigación tiene como objetivo general desarrollar una estrategia de sostenibilidad para Pacific Solar Energy ubicada en el Municipio de Nacaome, Departamento de Valle, Honduras, que considere la mitigación de sus impactos negativos en las áreas ambiental, social y de gobernanza para la mejora en la continuidad del negocio y la relación con sus partes interesadas, siguiendo estándares internacionales como las Normas de Desempeño IFC, el Pacto Mundial de la ONU, la norma ISO 26000, los Estándares GRI y las normas AA1000.
La metodología empleada es de enfoque deductivo, con un alcance aplicado. Se recopilaron datos de fuentes primarias, como entrevistas, grupos focales, talleres participativos y encuestas a colaboradores de PSE; y de fuentes secundarias, como normas internacionales, informes de sostenibilidad, normas financieras, trabajos previos relacionados, informes de empresas del mismo sector y legislación hondureña.
En el proceso, se llevó a cabo un análisis exhaustivo del contexto, incluyendo el benchmarking, con el fin de identificar oportunidades de mejora en sostenibilidad. Posteriormente, se procedió a definir la cadena de valor de PSE, identificando los impactos ambientales, sociales y de gobernanza en cada una de sus etapas.
Además, se realizó un mapeo de las partes interesadas y se evaluó su influencia en la empresa. Esto permitió la identificación de la materialidad de los temas clave relacionados con PSE. Finalmente, se elaboró una estrategia de sostenibilidad que incluye ejes de trabajo destinados a abordar áreas clave de impacto y desempeño en busca de un desarrollo más sostenible. La investigación concluye que el crecimiento de PSE ha presentado desafíos en sostenibilidad y gestión de impactos.
La estrategia de sostenibilidad propuesta considera estos desafíos, incluyendo la gestión de recursos naturales, cumplimiento normativo, seguridad de empleados y contribución al desarrollo de comunidades locales. Refleja el compromiso de PSE con la gestión responsable y el equilibrio entre crecimiento empresarial y responsabilidad social. La inversión económica para la gestión ambiental sostenible es de $45,940.00; la inversión en gobierno PSE es de $ 45,610.00; la inversión en bienestar social interno es de $3,400.00; la inversión de la creación de valor social es de $17,200.00. Por lo que la inversión de manera total para la estrategia de sostenibilidad para PSE es un total de $112,150.00.
Se hacen recomendaciones para PSE, el sector de energía renovable y la institución académica. Para PSE, se sugiere implementar eficazmente su estrategia de sostenibilidad, asignar recursos y responsabilidades, y mantener la transparencia mediante informes periódicos de sostenibilidad.
Para el sector de energía renovable, se destaca la importancia de la investigación y desarrollo de tecnologías más eficientes y políticas de sostenibilidad. La institución académica debe promover la colaboración interdisciplinaria, ofrecer experiencias prácticas y proyectos de campo, impulsar la investigación aplicada y establecer alianzas con empresas y organizaciones. En conjunto, este estudio ofrece una guía para PSE y otros actores interesados en promover la sostenibilidad en el sector de la energía renovable en Honduras.
Pacific Solar Energy (PSE) is a company in Honduras that generates energy from a photovoltaic solar park in Nacaome, Valle. The general objective of the research is to develop a sustainability strategy for Pacific Solar Energy located in the Municipality of Nacaome, Department of Valle, Honduras, that considers the mitigation of its negative impacts in the environmental, social, and governance areas to improve business continuity and the relationship with its stakeholders, following international standards such as the IFC Performance Standards, the UN Global Compact, ISO 26000, GRI Standards, and AA1000 standards. The methodology employed is deductive in approach, with an applied scope. Data was collected from primary sources, such as interviews, focus groups, participatory workshops, and surveys of PSE collaborators; and from secondary sources, such as international standards, sustainability reports, financial standards, previous related work, reports from companies in the same sector, and Honduran legislation. In the process, an exhaustive analysis of the context was carried out, including benchmarking, in order to identify opportunities for improvement in sustainability. Subsequently, PSE's value chain was defined, identifying the environmental, social, and governance impacts in each of its stages. In addition, stakeholders were mapped, and their influence on the company was assessed. This allowed the identification of the materiality of the key issues related to PSE. Finally, a sustainability strategy was elaborated that includes work axes aimed at addressing key areas of impact and performance in search of more sustainable development. The research concludes that PSE's growth has presented challenges in sustainability and impact management. The proposed sustainability strategy addresses these challenges, including natural resource management, regulatory compliance, employee safety, and contribution to local community development. It reflects PSE's commitment to responsible management and the balance between business growth and social responsibility. The economic investment for sustainable environmental management is $45,940.00; the investment in PSE governance is $45,610.00; the investment in internal social welfare is $3,400.00; the investment in social value creation is $17,200.00. Therefore, the total investment for the sustainability strategy for PES is a total of $112,150.00. Recommendations are made for PSE, the renewable energy sector, and the academic institution. For PSE, it is suggested to effectively implement its sustainability strategy, allocate resources and responsibilities, and maintain transparency through regular sustainability reporting. For the renewable energy sector, the importance of research and development of more efficient technologies and sustainability policies is highlighted. The academic institution should promote interdisciplinary collaboration, offer practical experiences and field projects, promote applied research, and establish partnerships with companies and organizations. Overall, this study offers a guide for PSE and other stakeholders interested in promoting sustainability in the renewable energy sector in Honduras
Pacific Solar Energy (PSE) is a company in Honduras that generates energy from a photovoltaic solar park in Nacaome, Valle. The general objective of the research is to develop a sustainability strategy for Pacific Solar Energy located in the Municipality of Nacaome, Department of Valle, Honduras, that considers the mitigation of its negative impacts in the environmental, social, and governance areas to improve business continuity and the relationship with its stakeholders, following international standards such as the IFC Performance Standards, the UN Global Compact, ISO 26000, GRI Standards, and AA1000 standards. The methodology employed is deductive in approach, with an applied scope. Data was collected from primary sources, such as interviews, focus groups, participatory workshops, and surveys of PSE collaborators; and from secondary sources, such as international standards, sustainability reports, financial standards, previous related work, reports from companies in the same sector, and Honduran legislation. In the process, an exhaustive analysis of the context was carried out, including benchmarking, in order to identify opportunities for improvement in sustainability. Subsequently, PSE's value chain was defined, identifying the environmental, social, and governance impacts in each of its stages. In addition, stakeholders were mapped, and their influence on the company was assessed. This allowed the identification of the materiality of the key issues related to PSE. Finally, a sustainability strategy was elaborated that includes work axes aimed at addressing key areas of impact and performance in search of more sustainable development. The research concludes that PSE's growth has presented challenges in sustainability and impact management. The proposed sustainability strategy addresses these challenges, including natural resource management, regulatory compliance, employee safety, and contribution to local community development. It reflects PSE's commitment to responsible management and the balance between business growth and social responsibility. The economic investment for sustainable environmental management is $45,940.00; the investment in PSE governance is $45,610.00; the investment in internal social welfare is $3,400.00; the investment in social value creation is $17,200.00. Therefore, the total investment for the sustainability strategy for PES is a total of $112,150.00. Recommendations are made for PSE, the renewable energy sector, and the academic institution. For PSE, it is suggested to effectively implement its sustainability strategy, allocate resources and responsibilities, and maintain transparency through regular sustainability reporting. For the renewable energy sector, the importance of research and development of more efficient technologies and sustainability policies is highlighted. The academic institution should promote interdisciplinary collaboration, offer practical experiences and field projects, promote applied research, and establish partnerships with companies and organizations. Overall, this study offers a guide for PSE and other stakeholders interested in promoting sustainability in the renewable energy sector in Honduras
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ENERGÍA SOLAR, ENERGÍA RENOVABLE, HONDURAS, NORMAS DE CALIDAD, RESPONSABILIDAD SOCIAL, SOSTENIBILIDAD, HONDURAS, RENEWABLE ENERGY, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, SOLAR ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY, QUALITY STANDARDS