Climate Change Data

Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:99.93% in 2020
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Renewable Energy
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Energy Security
  • National Development

Environmental Achievements

  • 99.93% of power production from renewable sources in 2020
  • Reduced carbon emissions by utilizing renewable energy sources

Social Achievements

  • 99.4% electric coverage of the country's households
  • Provided electricity service to 94.4% of households, businesses, and industries

Governance Achievements

  • ICE manages and controls the energy matrix through its National Control Center (CENCE) and the National Electric System (SEN)
  • 26 electricity generation plants with international certifications in quality, environment, and health and occupational safety

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Intermittency of renewable energy sources (hydropower, wind, solar, biomass) depending on climate conditions
  • Need for backup power source during periods of low renewable energy generation
Mitigation Strategies
  • Utilizing thermal generation as a backup source to ensure energy security
  • Diversification of renewable energy sources (hydro, geothermal, wind, solar, biomass)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Intermittency of renewable energy sources due to climate variability
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Further development of renewable energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025

Certifications: ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025

Third-party Assurance: ICONTEC

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed