IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE MEDIDAS DE SOSTENIBILIDAD Y NIVEL DE PREPARACIÓN DE EXPORTADORAS DE CACAO AL REGLAMENTO 2023/1115.

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Title: IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE MEDIDAS DE SOSTENIBILIDAD Y NIVEL DE PREPARACIÓN DE EXPORTADORAS DE CACAO AL REGLAMENTO 2023/1115.
Alternate Title: IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES AND PREPAREDNESS LEVEL OF COCOA EXPORTERS FOR REGULATION 2023/1115.
Authors: Ajila Campoverde, George Allan1 gajila5@utmachala.edu.ec, Uzho Maita, Paola Alexandra1 puzho1@utmachala.edu.ec, Solórzano Solórzano, Sandra Sayonara1 ssolorzano@utmachala.edu.ec, Carmenate Fuentes, Luis Pastor1 lcarmenate@utmachala.edu.ec
Source: Ciencia y Educación (2707-3378). dic2025, Vol. 6 Issue 12, p143-162. 20p.
Subject Terms: Sustainability, Environmental compliance, Deforestation, Quantitative research, Organizational accountability, Provinces, Cocoa industry
Company/Entity: European Union
Abstract (English): This research aimed to analyze the relationship between the implementation of environmental sustainability measures in the value chain and the level of preparedness of cocoa bean exporters in the province of El Oro for compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. The study was developed with a quantitative approach and a limited descriptive-exploratory correlational scope, incorporating variable analysis. Since the sample consisted of only ten companies that export to the European Union, the relationship between the variables was examined based on observed patterns, using a non-experimental, cross-sectional study. For the development of this study, the analytical-synthetic and historical-logical scientific methods were applied, along with the document analysis sheet technique. The research considered cocoa bean exporters in the province of El Oro as the unit of analysis, to which structured surveys were applied to collect quantitative information on their sustainable environmental measures applied in their value chain and their level of preparedness. The results showed that exporters have begun to incorporate sustainable measures, mainly in strengthening traceability, certifying deforestation-free practices, and adopting technological environmental monitoring systems. In conclusion, the calculation of the Pearson correlation coefficient, as a descriptive indicator of the data from the 10 surveyed companies, revealed a very strong positive trend (r = 0.94) between the variables. This result should be interpreted as a solid descriptive association within the studied sample, since, although the coefficient rigorously quantifies the observed relationship, the sample size (n=10) does not meet the conventional threshold (generally n>30) that would allow for statistical inferences or generalizing the findings to a broader population. This result suggests that companies with greater advancements in traceability, certification, and sustainable production present a substantially higher degree of preparedness for compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. Nevertheless, despite this strong relationship, the overall level of preparedness is not optimal, as critical challenges persist in operational management and technical training throughout the value chain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar la relación entre la implementación de medidas de sostenibilidad ambiental en la cadena de valor y el nivel de preparación de las exportadoras de cacao en grano de la provincia de El Oro frente al cumplimiento del Reglamento (UE) 2023/1115. El estudio se desarrolló con un enfoque cuantitativo y un alcance exploratorio descriptivo correlacional limitado, incorporando el análisis de las variables. Dado que la muestra estuvo conformada únicamente por diez empresas que exportan a la Unión Europea, la relación entre las variables se examinó a partir de patrones observados, y con un estudio no experimental, de orientación transversal. Para el desarrollo de este estudio se aplicaron los métodos científicos analítico sintético, histórico lógico, y la técnica de ficha de estudio de documentos. La investigación consideró como unidad de análisis a las exportadoras de cacao en grano de la provincia de El Oro, a las cuales se aplicaron encuestas estructuradas para recolectar información cuantitativa sobre sus medidas ambientales sostenibles aplicadas en su cadena de valor y su nivel de preparación. Los resultados evidenciaron que las exportadoras han comenzado a incorporar medidas sostenibles, principalmente en el fortalecimiento de la trazabilidad, la certificación de prácticas libres de deforestación y la adopción de sistemas tecnológicos de monitoreo ambiental. En conclusión, el cálculo del coeficiente de correlación de Pearson, como indicador descriptivo de los datos de las 10 empresas encuestadas reveló una tendencia positiva muy fuerte (r = 0.94) entre las variables. Este resultado debe interpretarse como una asociación descriptiva sólida dentro de la muestra estudiada, ya que, si bien el coeficiente cuantifica rigurosamente la relación observada, el tamaño de la muestra (n=10) no cumple con el umbral convencional (generalmente n>30) que permitiría realizar inferencias estadísticas o generalizar los hallazgos a una población más amplia. Este resultado sugiere que las empresas con mayores avances en trazabilidad, certificación y producción sostenible presentan un grado de preparación sustancialmente más alto para el cumplimiento del Reglamento (UE) 2023/1115. No obstante, a pesar de esta sólida relación, el nivel general de preparación no es óptimo, ya que persisten desafíos críticos en la gestión operativa y la capacitación técnica a lo largo de la cadena de valor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Portuguese): Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a relação entre a implementação de medidas de sustentabilidade ambiental na cadeia de valor e o nível de preparação das exportadoras de cacau em grão da província de El Oro para o cumprimento do Regulamento (UE) 2023/1115. O estudo foi desenvolvido com uma abordagem quantitativa e um escopo correlacional exploratório-descritivo limitado, incorporando a análise das variáveis. Uma vez que a amostra foi constituída por apenas dez empresas que exportam para a União Europeia, a relação entre as variáveis foi examinada com base em padrões observados, por meio de um estudo não experimental, de orientação transversal. Para o desenvolvimento deste estudo, foram aplicados os métodos científicos analítico-sintético, histórico-lógico e a técnica de ficha de estudo de documentos. A pesquisa considerou como unidade de análise as exportadoras de cacau em grão da província de El Oro, às quais foram aplicados questionários estruturados para coletar informações quantitativas sobre suas medidas ambientais sustentáveis aplicadas em sua cadeia de valor e seu nível de preparação. Os resultados mostraram que as exportadoras começaram a incorporar medidas sustentáveis, principalmente no fortalecimento da rastreabilidade, na certificação de práticas livres de desmatamento e na adoção de sistemas tecnológicos de monitoramento ambiental. Em conclusão, o cálculo do coeficiente de correlação de Pearson, como indicador descritivo dos dados das 10 empresas pesquisadas, revelou uma tendência positiva muito forte (r = 0,94) entre as variáveis. Este resultado deve ser interpretado como uma associação descritiva sólida dentro da amostra estudada, uma vez que, embora o coeficiente quantifique rigorosamente a relação observada, o tamanho da amostra (n=10) não atende ao limiar convencional (geralmente n>30) que permitiria realizar inferências estatísticas ou generalizar os achados para uma população mais ampla. Este resultado sugere que as empresas com maiores avanços em rastreabilidade, certificação e produção sustentável apresentam um grau de preparação substancialmente mais alto para o cumprimento do Regulamento (UE) 2023/1115. No entanto, apesar desta sólida relação, o nível geral de preparação não é ideal, uma vez que persistem desafios críticos na gestão operacional e na capacitação técnica ao longo da cadeia de valor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This research aimed to analyze the relationship between the implementation of environmental sustainability measures in the value chain and the level of preparedness of cocoa bean exporters in the province of El Oro for compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. The study was developed with a quantitative approach and a limited descriptive-exploratory correlational scope, incorporating variable analysis. Since the sample consisted of only ten companies that export to the European Union, the relationship between the variables was examined based on observed patterns, using a non-experimental, cross-sectional study. For the development of this study, the analytical-synthetic and historical-logical scientific methods were applied, along with the document analysis sheet technique. The research considered cocoa bean exporters in the province of El Oro as the unit of analysis, to which structured surveys were applied to collect quantitative information on their sustainable environmental measures applied in their value chain and their level of preparedness. The results showed that exporters have begun to incorporate sustainable measures, mainly in strengthening traceability, certifying deforestation-free practices, and adopting technological environmental monitoring systems. In conclusion, the calculation of the Pearson correlation coefficient, as a descriptive indicator of the data from the 10 surveyed companies, revealed a very strong positive trend (r = 0.94) between the variables. This result should be interpreted as a solid descriptive association within the studied sample, since, although the coefficient rigorously quantifies the observed relationship, the sample size (n=10) does not meet the conventional threshold (generally n>30) that would allow for statistical inferences or generalizing the findings to a broader population. This result suggests that companies with greater advancements in traceability, certification, and sustainable production present a substantially higher degree of preparedness for compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. Nevertheless, despite this strong relationship, the overall level of preparedness is not optimal, as critical challenges persist in operational management and technical training throughout the value chain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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