Less Paper, More Forests: Digitalization as an Ally of the Environment
June, World Environment Month, invites us to reflect on our practices and their impact on the planet. In this context, digitalization is emerging as a key tool for reducing companies’ ecological footprint. Paper production involves a significant consumption of natural resources. To produce one ton of paper, between 7,000 and 20,000 liters of water are required, depending on the type of paper. Furthermore, it is estimated that each ton of paper generates approximately 942 kilos of CO₂ emissions and the felling of up to 24 trees. These eloquent data on the impact on the environment and the growing scarcity of resources highlight the importance of a “zero-paper” policy, that is, replacing physical document flows with technological tools that allow for their management, but in a completely digital format. Digitalization and corporate responsibility The transition to this model optimizes corporate resources and consolidates the urgent need to preserve natural resources as an ethical imperative. It is also part of Corporate Social Responsibility , understood as the voluntary commitment of companies to sustainable development, taking responsibility for their economic, social, and environmental impact on the communities where they operate. The Despapeliza case In this scenario, digitalization emerges as a fundamental tool for organizations committed to the future of the planet. Despapeliza, a Chilean company with a presence in Latin America and the United States and specializing in intelligent document automation solutions, has experience where digitalization has saved up to 10 million liters of water. Its general manager, Rodrigo Mortara, highlights the positive impact of automation : “As a reference, we have managed, on average, 90,000 documents per month, which contributes to a saving of more than 1.5 million liters of water. Some of our clients have reduced tons of paper use, equivalent to a saving of more than 50,000 liters of water per client,” he emphasizes. He also explains that a legal document, three to four pages long, requires up to 15 or 20 times the water a human consumes daily. Environmental impact avoided thanks to digitalization Some contributions include reducing paper and wood consumption (less tree felling), as well as reducing the environmental footprint associated with paper production in terms of energy and water. It also reduces the carbon footprint of document transport and eliminates waste that ends up in landfills. It’s worth noting that, according to estimates, 70% of office waste is paper. Global data on paper production Paper production has an alarming environmental impact that extends beyond water consumption and is a cause of global deforestation. Each year, 419.1 million tons of paper and cardboard are produced. One ton of paper requires between 2 and 3.5 tons of wood (28 to 49 trees). The company Despapeliza has prevented the loss of 144,000 trees thanks to its projects in more than 100 companies. Read More
GeoVictoria and Despapeliza join forces to innovate in document management-2
In an effort to strengthen their technological offerings and respond to growing market demands, GeoVictoria, a company that develops technological solutions for attendance management, access control, and cafeteria management in companies, and Despapeliza, a Chilean firm with a presence in Latin America and the United States specializing in intelligent document automation solutions, announce their strategic alliance. The collaboration seeks to integrate document automation solutions with the attendance management and access control platforms that GeoVictoria offers to companies in different sectors. This union will allow us to offer clients a more robust and efficient ecosystem, capable of optimizing processes and reducing operating costs. GeoVictoria has long been seeking a digital partner to complement its portfolio and strengthen its presence in the Latin American market. “This is how we closed this search with Despapeliza, with whom we hope to consolidate our position in Latin America,” said Felipe Araya, Regional Director of GeoVictoria. The integration of both solutions will facilitate the automation and digitization of processes, providing greater agility and precision in document and human resources management. For his part, Rodrigo Mortara, General Manager of Despapeliza, stated, “We are very pleased to collaborate with GeoVictoria, a company that shares our vision of innovation and efficiency. We believe this alliance will open up new opportunities for our clients, allowing us to offer joint solutions that respond to an increasingly demanding and competitive market.” The synergy between the two companies will enhance the added value they provide to their users and expand their presence in different countries in the region The alliance also aims to create a collaborative ecosystem that promotes continuous learning and improvement. “We are confident we can create an environment that fosters innovation and knowledge sharing, to always offer the best of each and effectively meet market needs,” added Araya. This collaboration reaffirms both organizations’ commitment to digital transformation and service excellence. Through this collaboration, the companies strengthen their leadership in integrated technological solutions, providing value and efficiency to their customers. The merger represents an important step in their growth strategy and their mission to offer innovative tools that drive productivity and digitalization in the business environment. Read More
GeoVictoria and Despapeliza join forces to innovate in document management.
SOLUTIONS.- The alliance also aims to create a collaborative ecosystem that promotes constant learning and improvement. METROPOLITAN REGION, Santiago.- In an effort to strengthen their technological offering and respond to growing market demands, GeoVictoria, a company that develops technological solutions for attendance management, access control, and cafeteria management in companies, and Despapeliza, a Chilean firm with a presence in Latin America and the United States and specializing in intelligent document automation solutions, announce their strategic alliance. The collaboration seeks to integrate document automation solutions with the attendance management and access control platforms that GeoVictoria offers to companies in different sectors. This union will allow us to offer clients a more robust and efficient ecosystem, capable of optimizing processes and reducing operating costs. GeoVictoria has long been seeking a digital partner to complement its portfolio and strengthen its presence in the Latin American market. ” This is how we closed this search with Despapeliza, with whom we hope to consolidate our position in Latin America ,” said Felipe Araya , Regional Director of GeoVictoria. The integration of both solutions will facilitate the automation and digitization of processes, providing greater agility and precision in document and human resources management. For his part, Rodrigo Mortara , General Manager of Despapeliza, stated, ” We are very pleased to collaborate with GeoVictoria, a company that shares our vision of innovation and efficiency. We believe this alliance will open up new opportunities for our clients, allowing us to offer joint solutions that respond to an increasingly demanding and competitive market .” The synergy between both companies will enhance the added value they provide to their users and expand their presence in different countries in the region. The alliance also aims to create a collaborative ecosystem that promotes continuous learning and improvement. “We are confident we can create an environment that fosters innovation and knowledge sharing, allowing us to consistently offer the best of each and effectively meet market needs ,” Araya added. This collaboration reaffirms both organizations’ commitment to digital transformation and service excellence. Through this collaboration, the companies strengthen their leadership in integrated technological solutions, providing value and efficiency to their customers. The merger represents an important step in their growth strategy and their mission to offer innovative tools that drive productivity and digitalization in the business environment. Read More
Nuevas tecnologías optimizan gestión documental y aumentan su certeza jurídica
– Soluciones de automatización e IA no solo reducen en hasta un 60% los tiempos del proceso, sino también permiten construir una cultura organizacional de transparencia y una mejor reputación ante fiscalizadores y reguladores, señala Rodrigo Mortara, CEO de Despapeliza. La incorporación de tecnologías de automatización y soluciones basadas en inteligencia artificial pueden reducir los tiempos de gestión documental en hasta un 60%, según estiman desde Despapeliza empresa fundada en Chile que hoy cuenta con presencia en EE.UU con más de 100 clientes activos y diferentes países de Latam, especializada en automatizaciones inteligentes de procesos documentales y cuya plataforma legaliza.io/ ha integrado recientemente nuevos desarrollos de la industria 4.0. Rodrigo Mortara, CEO de la compañía, afirma que esta evolución ofrece múltiples beneficios en la gestión de compliance, anticipar riesgos de incumplimiento, mejorar la trazabilidad y lograr una mayor precisión. En definitiva, minimizar los errores humanos y aumentar la certeza jurídica de los procesos, además de responder de manera más ágil ante los cambios regulatorios y procedimientos de auditoría. “La gestión documental estructurada y digital permite centralizar, automatizar y monitorear en tiempo real la documentación crítica vinculada a la normativa en distintas áreas”, expone el especialista, quien añade que esta trazabilidad y control permite alinear los procesos con la normativa vigente y que cada acción se respalde digitalmente con evidencias correspondientes en todas las etapas que aseguran la validez de estos. Más allá de lo concreto, también hay beneficios al construir una cultura organizacional basada en la transparencia y la ética, fortaleciendo la credibilidad ante organismos reguladores. La accesibilidad inmediata a la documentación actualizada, además, hace posible responder con agilidad frente a auditorías o fiscalizaciones, minimizando sanciones u observaciones. Y es que una gestión documental efectiva reduce la probabilidad de errores, vencimientos u omisiones, lo que significa directamente evitar multas, litigios o impactos reputacionales. “En situaciones de crisis o controversias legales, contar con respaldo documental oportuno y trazable puede marcar la diferencia en términos de defensa legal o reputación pública”, puntualiza Mortara. La experiencia de Despapeliza es que algunos de sus clientes han eliminado multas y superado auditorías sin observaciones gracias al uso de su sistema. Esto ya que su plataforma no solo entrega reportes con trazabilidad completa, sino que también se integra con herramientas como Power Bi para visualizar resultados en tiempo real y construidos acorde a las necesidades de cada empresa. Además, exportan documentación y evidencia de cumplimiento de forma segura, entre otros beneficios. A través de funcionalidades como bitácoras de seguridad, geolocalización, logs detallados por usuario, y control de versiones, se genera confianza en la administración de procesos críticos, enfatiza el CEO de la startup. “La integración de la inteligencia artificial de Copilot permite validar y clasificar documentos automáticamente, lo que se complementa con la configuración de alarmas y notificaciones asociadas a documentos, que facilitan la gestión oportuna de las renovaciones y aseguran que los documentos estén siempre actualizados y en regla“. Seguridad y agilidad Para garantizar la seguridad y confidencialidad de los documentos, la plataforma de Despapeliza cumple con estándares y protocolos como la ISO 27001, el uso de doble autenticación (2FA) y las bitácoras de seguridad con trazabilidad por IP. Es esencial, en este sentido, que los nuevos desarrollos en compliance implementen políticas de acceso por niveles, cifrado de la información, monitoreo constante, validaciones de identidad y trazabilidad de cada acción registrada en el sistema. legaliza.io/ permite incorporar al flujo de trabajo a usuarios que aprueben la documentación antes de que esta sea almacenada. La recomendación es establecer controles de acceso por roles, una autenticación robusta, bitácoras de seguridad para cada interacción con el documento y alertas en caso de accesos no autorizados. La clave para optimizar la gestión de compliance está en automatizaciones que entreguen orden, rapidez y evidencia, subrayan desde Despapeliza. La visualización de datos en tiempo real de indicadores críticos es otro aspecto relevante, pues contribuye a una “gestión inteligente” de eventuales incidentes normativos, alertas por vencimiento o seguimiento de evidencias, contribuyendo a su resolución inmediata. “Esto hace posible, en definitiva, detectar y corregir brechas antes de que generen consecuencias legales u operativas”, concluye Rodrigo Mortara.
Fin del papeleo: progreso real para el país
Señor Director: Hoy, hacer filas en notarías, imprimir, fotocopiar y pagar solo para estampar una firma representa una ineficiencia que Chile puede superar. Contamos con la tecnología, el marco normativo y los proveedores certificados para avanzar hacia un ecosistema digital robusto en beneficio de las personas. Aun así, miles siguen destinando tiempo y dinero a trámites presenciales que podrían resolverse en minutos gracias a la firma electrónica avanzada. Esta herramienta, reconocida legalmente hace más de una década y utilizada a diario, es sinónimo de eficiencia, transparencia y respeto por el tiempo de todos. Cumple con altos estándares de seguridad y permite garantizar identidad, integridad y trazabilidad, de forma accesible y confiable. Sus beneficios son evidentes: ahorro de costos, mayor productividad, eliminación de barreras geográficas y reducción del uso de papel, lo que también la convierte en un aporte concreto a la sostenibilidad. En la actualidad, la firma digital no es un lujo y mucho menos una tendencia pasajera, por lo que el retraso en su aceptación lleva a cuestionarse los motivos; una reciente investigación de CIPER evidencia resistencias que, más que técnicas, parecen responder a intereses creados. No podemos seguir validando modalidades anticuadas, que reflejan una resistencia al progreso e impiden la incorporación de tecnologías que democratizan el acceso a servicios. En esta situación sorprende que, teniendo la tecnología, la regulación y la experiencia para avanzar, las principales barreras sigan siendo más culturales que técnicas. La lentitud en la adopción de soluciones digitales no se condice con el nivel de desarrollo y modernización que Chile está en condiciones de alcanzar. Rodrigo Mortara Gerente General de Despapeliza
The end of paperwork is synonymous with real progress for the country.
By: Rodrigo Mortara, General Manager of Despapeliza. Today, waiting in lines at notary offices, printing, photocopying, and paying just to sign represents an inefficiency that Chile can overcome. We have the technology, the regulatory framework, and certified providers to move toward a robust digital ecosystem for the benefit of people. Even so, thousands continue to spend time and money on in-person procedures that could be resolved in minutes thanks to advanced electronic signatures. This tool, legally recognized for over a decade and used daily, is synonymous with efficiency, transparency, and respect for everyone’s time. It meets high security standards and guarantees identity, integrity, and traceability in an accessible and reliable manner. Its benefits are evident: cost savings, increased productivity, elimination of geographical barriers, and reduction of paper use, which also makes it a concrete contribution to sustainability. Currently, digital signatures are neither a luxury nor a passing trend, so the delay in their acceptance raises questions about the reasons behind them. A recent CIPER investigation reveals resistance that, rather than technical, appears to stem from vested interests. We cannot continue to validate outdated methods that reflect a resistance to progress and impede the incorporation of technologies that democratize access to services. In this situation, it is surprising that, despite having the technology, regulations, and experience to advance, the main barriers remain more cultural than technical. The slow adoption of digital solutions is inconsistent with the level of development and modernization that Chile is poised to achieve. Read More
International Recycling Day and the transition to total paper reduction
About International Recycling Day and the transition to zero paper: Digitalization promotes water and forest protection. Rodrigo Mortara, general manager of Despapeliza, offers some advice. Paper production requires a high consumption of water Each sheet requires between 2 and 13 liters; one kilogram of paper consumes 50 liters, and one ton can require up to 2,700 liters. The environmental impact goes further, as it also includes deforestation and CO2 emissions. It is estimated that 24 trees are cut down and 942 kilos of carbon dioxide are generated to produce one ton of paper. These data highlight the importance of the “zero paper” policy, which seeks to replace physical documents with digital solutions that facilitate document management. The transition to this model not only optimizes companies’ resources, but also makes the urgent need to protect natural resources an ethical duty . It is also part of Corporate Social Responsibility This implies that organizations voluntarily commit to sustainable development, being responsible for their economic, social, and environmental impact on the community. In this context, digitalization becomes a key tool for companies seeking a sustainable future. Despapeliza, a Chilean company specializing in document automation with a presence in Latin America and the United States, has managed to save up to 10 million liters of water through its digitalization. Mortara highlights the positive impact of this automation. “We have managed, on average, 90,000 documents per month, which translates into a saving of more than 1.5 million liters of water. Some of our clients have managed to reduce their paper use by tons, saving more than 50,000 liters of water per client,” he emphasizes. He also mentions that a three- to four-page legal document requires 15 to 20 times the amount of water a person consumes daily. World Recycling Day, celebrated on May 17, invites us to reflect on the importance of promoting technologies that contribute to a sustainable future. Mortara points out that, although Chile is a leader in this area, there are still opportunities for improvement. “At the regulatory and policy levels, we have made significant progress in addressing the climate crisis, but we need to make further progress in digitizing legal documentation,” he says. Among the contributions are reduced paper and wood consumption, which translates into less logging, as well as a smaller environmental footprint associated with paper production in terms of energy and water. This also reduces the carbon footprint associated with document transport and eliminates waste ending up in landfills. It’s important to mention that, according to estimates, 70% of the waste generated in an office is paper. Paper production generates a worrying environmental impact This impact goes beyond water consumption and is one of the causes of global deforestation. Every year, 419.1 million tons of paper and cardboard are produced. To produce one ton of paper, between 2 and 3.5 tons of wood are required, equivalent to 28 to 49 trees. Despapeliza has helped prevent the loss of 144,000 trees through its projects in more than 100 companies. Adopting a “paperless” approach is an environmentally responsible strategy and a smart way to optimize business management by eliminating inefficiencies and costs. On average, an employee spends 67 minutes a day searching for physical documents, which adds up to more than five hours a week. A document is copied 19 times, and nearly 20% of office space is used for document storage, with associated rental and maintenance costs. Annual printing expenditure for a company in the United States is estimated at $120 million. Additionally, spending related to document management reaches $8 billion annually, according to Forbes. Experts argue that there are compelling reasons to consider the transition to “paperless.” Water conservation, tree preservation, and economic savings are indicators that support this claim. With information from portalmetropolitano.cl Read More
International Recycling Day and the transition to zero paper
On International Recycling Day and the transition to zero paper: Digitalization drives water and forest protection. Rodrigo Mortara, general manager of Despapeliza , offers some advice. Paper production requires a significant amount of water. One sheet of paper requires between two and 13 liters; one kilogram of paper, 50 liters; and one ton of paper, up to 2,700 liters. The environmental impact doesn’t stop there, as it also involves deforestation and CO2 emissions. It is estimated that one ton of paper requires the felling of 24 trees and generates 942 kilos of carbon dioxide. These eloquent data on the impact on the environment and the growing scarcity of resources highlight the importance of a “paperless” policy, that is, replacing physical document flows with technological tools that allow them to be managed in a completely digital format. The transition to this model optimizes companies’ resources and consolidates the urgent need to preserve natural resources as an ethical imperative . It is also part of Corporate Social Responsibility Understood as the voluntary commitment of companies to sustainable development, taking responsibility for their economic, social, and environmental impact on the communities where they operate. In this scenario, digitalization emerges as a fundamental tool for organizations committed to the future of the planet. Despapeliza, a Chilean company with a presence in Latin America and the United States and specializing in intelligent document automation solutions, has experience where digitalization has saved up to 10 million liters of water. Rodrigo Mortara highlights the positive impact of automation. “As a reference, we’ve managed to manage an average of 90,000 documents per month, which contributes to a saving of more than 1.5 million liters of water. Some of our clients have reduced tons of paper usage, equivalent to a saving of more than 50,000 liters of water per client,” he emphasizes. He also explains that a legal document, three to four pages long, requires up to 15 or 20 times the water a human being consumes daily. World Recycling Day, May 17, invites us to reflect on the importance of promoting technologies to build a sustainable future. Mortara highlights the country’s leadership in this area, although he suggests there are opportunities for improvement. “In Chile, where we have achieved important regulatory and public policy initiatives to address the climate crisis, we have significant room for improvement in the digitalization of legal documentation,” he notes. Some contributions lie in reducing paper and wood consumption (less tree felling), as well as the environmental footprint associated with paper production in terms of energy and water. It also reduces the carbon footprint of document transport and eliminates waste that ends up in landfills. It is worth noting that, according to estimates, 70% of office waste is paper. Paper production has an alarming environmental impact It extends beyond water consumption, causing global deforestation. Every year, 419.1 million tons of paper and cardboard are produced. One ton of paper requires between 2 and 3.5 tons of wood (28 to 49 trees). The Despapeliza company has prevented the loss of 144,000 trees thanks to its projects in more than 100 companies. Adopting “zero paper” is environmentally responsible and a smart strategy for optimizing company management, eliminating inefficiencies and costs. On average, an employee spends 67 minutes a day searching for physical documents (more than five hours a week). A document is copied 19 times, and nearly 20% of an office space is used to store documents, with rental and maintenance costs. Annual printing expenditure for a firm in the United States amounts to US$120 million. The problem is amplified when considering that they spend US$8 billion annually on paperwork management, according to Forbes. For specialists, there are compelling reasons to assign the value it deserves to the transition to “zero paper.” Water conservation, tree protection, and corporate savings are some of the indicators that demonstrate this. Read More
Digitalization drives water and forest care
Paper production requires a significant amount of water. One sheet of paper requires between two and 13 liters; one kilogram of paper, 50 liters; and one ton of paper, up to 2,700 liters. The environmental impact doesn’t stop there, as it also involves deforestation and CO2 emissions. It is estimated that one ton of paper requires the felling of 24 trees and generates 942 kilos of carbon dioxide. These eloquent data on the impact on the environment and the growing scarcity of resources highlight the importance of a “paperless” policy, that is, replacing physical document flows with technological tools that allow for their management, but in a completely digital format. The transition to this model optimizes companies’ resources and consolidates the urgent need to preserve natural resources as an ethical imperative. It is also part of Corporate Social Responsibility, understood as the voluntary commitment of companies to sustainable development, taking responsibility for their economic, social, and environmental impact on the communities where they operate. In this scenario, digitalization emerges as a fundamental tool for organizations committed to the future of the planet. Despapeliza, a company founded in Chile with a presence in Latin America and the United States and specializing in intelligent document automation solutions, has experience where digitalization has saved up to 10 million liters of water. Its general manager, Rodrigo Mortara, highlights the positive impact of automation: “As a reference, we have managed, on average, 90,000 documents per month, which contributes to a saving of more than 1.5 million liters of water. Some of our clients have reduced tons of paper use, equivalent to a saving of more than 50,000 liters of water per client,” he emphasizes. He also explains that a legal document, three to four pages long, requires up to 15 or 20 times the water a human consumes daily. World Recycling Day, May 17, invites us to reflect on the importance of promoting technologies to build a sustainable future. Rodrigo Mortara highlights the country’s leadership in this area, although he suggests there are opportunities for improvement: “In Chile, where we have achieved important initiatives at the regulatory and public policy levels to address the climate crisis, we have significant room for improvement in the digitalization of legal documentation.” Some contributions include reducing paper and wood consumption (less tree felling), as well as reducing the environmental footprint associated with paper production in terms of energy and water. It also reduces the carbon footprint of document transport and eliminates waste that ends up in landfills. It’s worth noting that, according to estimates, 70% of office waste is paper. Paper production has an alarming environmental impact that extends beyond water consumption and is a cause of global deforestation. Each year, 419.1 million tons of paper and cardboard are produced. One ton of paper requires between 2 and 3.5 tons of wood (28 to 49 trees). The company Despapeliza has prevented the loss of 144,000 trees thanks to its projects in more than 100 companies. Adopting “paperless” is environmentally responsible and a smart strategy for optimizing company management, eliminating inefficiencies and costs. On average, an employee spends 67 minutes a day searching for physical documents (more than five hours a week). A document is copied 19 times, and nearly 20% of an office space is used for document storage, including rental and maintenance costs. Annual printing expenditures for a firm in the United States amount to US$120 million. The problem is amplified when considering that US$8 billion is spent annually on paper management, according to Forbes. For experts, there are compelling reasons to value the transition to “paperless.” Water conservation, tree protection, and corporate savings are some of the indicators that demonstrate this. Read More
Día Internacional del Reciclaje y la transición hacia la reducción total de papel
cerca del Día Internacional del Reciclaje y la transición a cero papel: La digitalización promueve el cuidado del agua y los bosques. Rodrigo Mortara, gerente general de Despapeliza, ofrece algunos consejos. La producción de papel requiere un alto consumo de agua Cada hoja necesita entre 2 y 13 litros; un kilo de papel consume 50 litros, y una tonelada puede requerir hasta 2,700 litros. El impacto ambiental va más allá, ya que también incluye la deforestación y las emisiones de CO2. Se estima que para producir una tonelada de papel se talan 24 árboles y se generan 942 kilos de dióxido de carbono. Estos datos resaltan la importancia de la política de «cero papel», que busca reemplazar los documentos físicos por soluciones digitales que faciliten la gestión documental. La transición a este modelo no solo optimiza los recursos de las empresas, sino que también convierte en un deber ético la urgente necesidad de proteger los recursos naturales. También forma parte de la Responsabilidad Social Empresarial Esto implica que las organizaciones se comprometen voluntariamente al desarrollo sostenible, siendo responsables por su impacto económico, social y ambiental en la comunidad. En este contexto, la digitalización se convierte en una herramienta clave para las empresas que buscan un futuro sostenible. Despapeliza, una empresa chilena con presencia en Latinoamérica y Estados Unidos, especializada en automatización documental, ha logrado ahorrar hasta 10 millones de litros de agua a través de su digitalización. Mortara destaca el impacto positivo de esta automatización. “Hemos gestionado, en promedio, 90,000 documentos al mes, lo que se traduce en un ahorro de más de 1.5 millones de litros de agua. Algunos de nuestros clientes han logrado reducir el uso de papel en toneladas, ahorrando más de 50,000 litros de agua por cliente”, enfatiza. Además, menciona que un documento legal de tres a cuatro páginas requiere de 15 a 20 veces la cantidad de agua que una persona consume diariamente. El Día Mundial del Reciclaje, celebrado el 17 de mayo, nos invita a reflexionar sobre la importancia de fomentar tecnologías que contribuyan a un futuro sostenible. Mortara señala que, aunque Chile lidera en este ámbito, aún hay oportunidades de mejora. “A nivel regulatorio y político, hemos alcanzado logros significativos frente a la crisis climática, pero necesitamos avanzar más en la digitalización de la documentación legal,” afirma. Entre las contribuciones se encuentran la reducción del consumo de papel y de madera, lo que se traduce en menos talas, así como una menor huella ambiental asociada a la producción de papel en términos de energía y agua. Esto también reduce la huella de carbono relacionada con el transporte de documentos y elimina residuos que terminan en vertederos. Es importante mencionar que, según estimaciones, el 70% de los desechos generados en una oficina son papeles. La producción de papel genera un impacto ambiental preocupante Este impacto va más allá del consumo de agua y es una de las causas de la deforestación global. Cada año se producen 419.1 millones de toneladas de papel y cartón. Para producir una tonelada de papel se requieren entre 2 y 3.5 toneladas de madera, lo que equivale a 28 a 49 árboles. Despapeliza ha contribuido a evitar la desaparición de 144,000 árboles a través de sus proyectos en más de 100 empresas. Adoptar el enfoque de «cero papel» es una estrategia ambientalmente responsable y una forma inteligente de optimizar la gestión empresarial, eliminando ineficiencias y costos. En promedio, un empleado pasa 67 minutos al día buscando documentos físicos, lo que suma más de cinco horas a la semana. Un documento se copia 19 veces, y cerca del 20% del espacio de una oficina se destina al almacenamiento de documentos, con costos asociados a arriendo y mantenimiento. El gasto anual en impresiones para una empresa en Estados Unidos se estima en 120 millones de dólares. Además, el gasto relacionado con la gestión de documentos alcanza los 8,000 millones de dólares anuales, según Forbes. Los expertos sostienen que hay razones contundentes para valorar la transición a «cero papel». El cuidado del agua, la conservación de los árboles y el ahorro económico son indicadores que soportan esta afirmación. Con Información de portalmetropolitano.cl