zona franca de occidente mosquera (ZFO)

Promoting local economy and employment

• ZFO plays a significant role in promoting regional economic growth and sustainability.
• By encouraging over 50% of the companies to purchase products and materials locally, ZFO also enhances the companies’ reputations as responsible and committed entities within their community.
• In addition, ZFO contributes to local employment by offering incentives for businesses to hire workers from the surrounding area, particularly from the municipality of Mosquera.
• Companies are required to employ at least 50% of their workforce from Mosquera, including both skilled and unskilled labor, to benefit from a tax exemption.
• This initiative strengthens the integration between ZFO and the local community, ensuring the park’s growth aligns with regional development objectives.

Waste collection center

n 2024, the Collection Center managed a total of 367 tons of recyclable materials collected from 23 participating companies, generating a revenue of COP 92.187.026 (23.637 USD aprox.). This material, which includes cardboard, scrap metal, plastics, PET bottles, PVC, wood, and others, was used to manufacture new products.

The additional income provides users with a source to cover administrative costs and acts as an incentive for circular economy implementation. The investment, made with own resources amounting to over COP 200,000,000 (50.000 USD aprox.), is expected to have a return in 2 to 3 years, with no external financing required.

Key element in improving the quality of life

The social infrastructure at ZFO has proven to be a key element in improving the quality of life for workers and visitors. The two restaurants at the park, which accommodate more than 170 people daily, not only provide a space for rest but also serve as meeting points for both work-related and informal interactions, contributing to a more pleasant work environment.

80% of users expressed their satisfaction with the overall quality of the service. The waiting area at the maneuvering yard for drivers, equipped with facilities such as restrooms, chairs, television, and snack machines. This initiative has shown a 98% satisfaction rate, according to the results of the 2024 survey.

Companies engagement

In 2022, UNIDO’s GEIPP supported the creation of the Environmental Committee in the Zona Franca de Occidente (ZFO) to drive its transition towards an Eco-Industrial Park. This committee fosters business collaboration, monitors socio-environmental indicators, and promotes sustainable practices. Among its key achievements, 100% of companies rated their experience as “Good” and the trainings offered as “Excellent.”

Addressing key topics such as cleaner production, environmental regulations, water efficiency, waste management, and environmental footprint training sessions have been conducted. This initiative has consolidated a collective approach to sustainability, strengthening business competitiveness and regional development.

Here is the EIP score based on UNIDO’s assessment.

The black lines show the park’s achieved scores in 2024 for each Eco-Industrial Park aspect (Economic, Environmental, Social, and Park Management), while the green lines indicate the expected scores by 2028.