Knowledge, Innovation and Business Ethics: The Case of Renderixarte in the Colombian Context

Introduction: During the last decades, Colombia has undergone substantial social, economic and technological changes that have transformed the way in which organisations understand and manage knowledge. This intangible resource became an articulating axis between innovation, sustainability and business competitiveness. Knowledge management (KM) was consolidated as a key strategy, closely related to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the concept of knowledge societies.Development: KM was understood as a structured process of creation, transfer and application of organisational knowledge. In Colombia, its implementation favoured efficiency, innovation and informed decision-making. At the same time, knowledge societies fostered a culture based on collective learning, intellectual property and human talent as strategic assets. CSR, for its part, was understood as the ethical commitment of companies to their environment, integrating social, environmental and labour factors. At the legal level, Colombian private law, together with constitutional norms and international treaties, provided a framework for the interrelation between these three concepts. The case of the company Renderixarte evidenced how academic knowledge and innovation translated into responsible and sustainable business practices.Conclusion: The articulation between CG, CSR and knowledge societies defined a new business route in Colombia, guided by ethics, legality and the value of shared knowledge. This approach proved to be key to strengthening the country's productive fabric and moving towards sustainable and inclusive development.