Our commitment to sustainability
Biogás Colombia contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals by massively reducing emissions, generating clean energy, and strengthening local communities in Bogotá.
Environmental protection
Reducing emissions,
improving livelihoods
With our operations at the Doña Juana landfill, we are actively contributing to climate action (SDG 13) by capturing and destroying methane, one of the most harmful gases to the planet. This work fundamentally improves air and water quality as well as environmental conditions in the greater Bogotá area, home to more than 10 million people. Este trabajo mejora fundamentalmente la calidad del aire, el agua y las condiciones ambientales del área metropolitana de Bogotá, hogar de más de 10 millones de personas.
- Reduction of 800,000 tCO₂e per year, equivalent to 160 million trees or 400,000 fewer vehicles on the capital's roads per year.
- Reduction of odors and environmental risks in neighboring communities by reducing the presence of pests (flies, rats) and the risk of explosions or fires.
- Optimization of the waste disposal process and continuous improvements in safety and technical control.
Social impact
Joint and sustainable development
Our model brings tangible benefits to surrounding communities and strengthens local economic development. In line with SDGs 7 and 8, we promote affordable energy and decent work, creating a cycle in which environmental sustainability also leads to social progress.
- 24% of the revenue from biogas extraction and destruction and 6% of the revenue from electricity generation is transferred to the Colombian Utilities Authority (UAESP) to be invested in social development projects for the communities surrounding the landfill.
- We create stable local jobs with technical and operational prospects that promote professionalization and strengthen regional rootedness.
- Noticeable improvement in quality of life: Where people used to have to wear breathing masks due to strong odors in the areas adjacent to the landfill, these are now practically imperceptible. Biogás Colombia's operations have fundamentally changed the coexistence and daily well-being of thousands of families.