Table 4 Interpretation of elasticities.

From: Determinants of efficient water use and conservation in the Colombian manufacturing industry using machine learning

Predictor

Elasticity

Elasticity Interpretation

0.filtcertecocapv

−0.6567

For every 1% increase in the probability of not having environmental certification, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.6567%.

1. Food, beverages, and tobacco

1.567

For every 1% increase in the probability of belonging to the category of food, beverages, and tobacco, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.567%.

11. Bogotá

−0.982

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Bogotá, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.982%.

13. Bolívar

−0.961

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Bolívar, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.961%.

15. Boyacá

−0.941

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Boyacá, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.941%.

19. Cauca

1.062

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Cauca, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.062%.

2. Coking, manufacture of petroleum refining…

1.075

For every 1% increase in the probability of belonging to the category of coking and manufacturing of petroleum refining products and nuclear fuels, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.075%.

20. Cesar

1.076

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Cesar, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.076%.

25.Cundinamarca

1.043

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Cundinamarca, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.043%.

3. Manufacture of rubber and plastic products.

−0.847

For every 1% increase in the probability of belonging to the category of manufacture of rubber and plastic products, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.847%.

4. Manufacture of chemical products and substan…

1.225

For every 1% increase in the probability of belonging to the category of manufacture of chemical products and substances, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.225%.

41. Huila

1.029

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Huila, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.029%.

47. Magdalena

−0.98

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Magdalena, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.98%.

50. Meta

1.071

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Meta, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.071%.

52. Nariño

−0.993

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Nariño, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.993%.

6. Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products

1.098

For every 1% increase in the probability of belonging to the category of manufacture of non-metallic mineral products, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.098%.

66. Risaralda

1.021

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Risaralda, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.021%.

68. Santander

−0.98

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Santander, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.98%.

7. Metallurgy and manufacture of metal products.

−0.975

For every 1% increase in the probability of belonging to the category of metallurgy and manufacture of metal products, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.975%.

70. Sucre

1.019

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Sucre, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.019%.

73. Tolima

−0.971

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Tolima, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.971%.

76. Valle del Cauca

1.219

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Valle del Cauca, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.219%.

8. Textile, apparel, footwear and leather products.

−0.962

For every 1% increase in the probability of belonging to the category of textile, apparel, footwear, and leather products, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.962%.

8. Atlántico

1.035

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Atlántico, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.035%.

85. Casanare

1.084

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Casanare, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.084%.

9. Other industrial divisions

−0.938

For every 1% increase in the probability of belonging to other industrial divisions, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.938%.

99. Vichada

−0.99

For every 1% increase in the probability of being in Vichada, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.99%.

c1acygga

1.112

For every 1% increase in the probability of making payments for environmental licenses, permits, fees, and fines, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.112%.

c1acygge

1.034

For every 1% rise in the probability of expenditure on research and development (including basic, experimental, or applied, expressed in national currency units), the likelihood of the company meeting all three criteria for the target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.034%.

c1acyggg

2.345

For every 1% increase in the probability of spending on staff engaged in environmental protection activities, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 2.345%.

c1inygrmye

1.017

For every 1% increase in the probability of investing in the management of mineral and energy resources, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.017%.

c1iygtotr1

1.523

For every 1% increase in the probability of investing in air and climate protection, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.523%.

c1iygtotr3r2

−0.836

For every 1% increase in the probability of investing and spending on the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) decreases by 0.836%.

c3rh2vtc

2.327

For every 1% increase in the total volume of water used by the property in cubic meters per year, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 2.327%.

Ppolizamb

1.172

For every 1% increase in payments for environmental policies (environmental insurance), the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.172%.

Valagri

1.291

For every 1% increase in value added expressed in units of national currency, the probability that the company meets all three requirements of the Target variable (Prowater) increases by 1.291%.

  1. Note: own elaboration.