Corpoguajira articulated with the Ministry of Environment, Housing and Territorial Development, It is the process of verifying and accompaniment 10 Companies that meet 12 Green Business criteria and Sustainable, within the framework of the intervention strategy of the Green Business Generation Program and the cooperation of the European Union for the period 2016-2019. These criteria are analyzed in compliance and evaluation of good economic performance., environmental and social product or service.

Los 10 new ventures that have already started their transformation accumulate a 86% compliance, which demonstrates the great potential for benefits aimed at the sustainable use of biodiversity, in nature tourism issues (3), handicrafts (1), sustainable agrosystems (2), natural ingredients (2) and use of waste (2).

Companies in the nature tourism sector stand out: La Sierrita-Mamatakua and Sua Cocina Conciencia (Palomino, Dibulla) and Guajira Birding Tour (Shrimps, Riohacha). Kayuusiapaa stands out in the field of crafts, of the master weaver Conchita (Cape of La Vela, Uribia), who combines his craft activity with a small hostel that meets high sustainability standards.

In the field of natural ingredients, the initiative of Frutos de Macuira (Siapana, Uribia), who have been developing Nopal flour, for the production of breads and cakes and Waya Wayuu (Manaure), those who plan to make gourmet salt and position it in the market with the La Guajira designation of origin.

As for sustainable agrosystems, special coffee organizations Cuna de Acordeones are recognized., produced by the Cooperativa de Mujeres Cafeteras del Perijá (Villanueva) and Café Aroma del Perijá (Fonseca).

Two companies located in Riohacha deserve a special mention, that make revaluation of waste from plastic and scrap metal, G and G and Fad Foundry, what, from recycling processes, recovery and reintroduction in production processes, turn waste into new raw material for industry, what's called a circular economy, achieving a high impact especially in urban areas.

These companies will have support and technical assistance from the Green Business Node, led by professionals from Corpoguajira, especially in terms of product design and innovation and participation in trade fairs and venues to position entrepreneurship in the market.