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Ítem Los transformers(Universidad Icesi, 2011-07-13T23:59:17Z) Torres Olaya, Jenny Patricia; Torres Quintero, Sory Carola; López Astudillo, Andrés; Vinasco Iglesias, Edgar Hernán; Caicedo Cuadros, Javier Ernesto; Martínez Ortiz, Carlos DickA large industrial company routed to achieve the environmental management certification (ISO 14001) got affected the process by the finding a Tree –about to collapse– in a community park adjacent to its facilities. The study of the situation determines the presence of two transformers, stored in the firm maintenance area. An examination of its level of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) shows that 13 gallons have been leaked, contaminating soil and likely to have reached the sewer system of the city. The community is alarmed, the media involved and the company must make improvement plans imposed by the environmental authority. Due to the fact, changes occur within the company and the level of development, new projects and expansion plans abroad are suspended.Ítem Caso de estudio. Llegó la escasez y mandó a parar: Estudio de Caso(Universidad Icesi, 2011-07-30T18:40:54Z) De la Cruz, Wilson Yhovanni; López Astudillo, Andrés; Restrepo, Neira Davidia; Orrego Ortiz, SigifredoThe primary objective of this case study is to discuss how a company can address environmental concerns raised by regional environmental regulatory authorities using a strategic industrial ecology for the purpose of ensuring the future sustainable development of the company. It places emphasis on the fact that, despite being the most important tactical asset in the operations of most companies, water resources are ignored and seen ad inexhaustible. It is intended as a wake-up call for top management officials to realize that there is a need for a conceptual change because environmental department managers in many companies do not receive the necessary support for implementing new environmentally friendly technologies.