economy
diciembre 28, 2025
Zona Franca La Candelaria: su impacto socioambiental en Cartagena
Son 83 empresas las que hacen parte de Zona Franca La Candelaria (ZFLC), creando más 4.000 empleos e inversiones que superan el billón de pesos. Ahora, el aporte de este parque industrial, que lleva más de 30 años en la ciudad, no se limita al ámbito económico, también es clave para el desarrollo sostenible de Cartagena.
TL;DR
- ZFLC has 83 companies, creates over 4,000 jobs, and has investments exceeding one trillion pesos.
- Sustainability has been integral to ZFLC since its inception, with a dedicated area and updated PAST plan.
- Ten social programs benefit neighboring communities, including employment, entrepreneurship, education, food security, and community building.
- Environmental programs include transforming plastic waste into playgrounds and achieving carbon neutrality.
- ZFLC has received multiple recognitions for its sustainability efforts, including Carbon Neutral certification and distinctions from national and international organizations.