Mesoamerica Partners MP S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2019, 2020)
Reporting Period: 2018
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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:87,593 kWh (2018)
Water Consumption:241.79 m3 (2018)
Waste Generated:2,068 kg (2018)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Economic
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Carbon Neutral certification since 2014, achieving Carbon Neutral Plus seal in 2018.
- Reduced energy consumption through smart light systems and energy-efficient equipment.
- Reduced water consumption in offices.
- Reduced waste through waste classification and recycling.
Social Achievements
- 7% employee turnover rate.
- 54% women in the workforce.
- Signed the UN HeForShe agreement promoting gender equality.
- Community investment of $200,000-$250,000 annually supporting quality education, conscious leadership, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and a responsible private sector.
- Internship program hiring 3-5 students annually.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics with annual training for all employees.
- Implemented anti-corruption policies and due diligence processes.
- 100% of employees and portfolio companies received anti-corruption training in 2018.
- Quarterly reports generated for every investment vehicle using ILPA standards.
- KYC (Know Your Client) procedure implemented for investor due diligence.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Policy for smart purchases of energy-efficient technological equipment.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Certifications: Carbon Neutral (2014 onwards), Carbon Neutral Plus (2016, 2017)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:143.35 tCO2e (2019)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:86.600 kWh (2019)
Water Consumption:224.3 m³ (2019)
Waste Generated:2,581 kg (2019)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Carbon Neutral certification in all three offices (Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia) since 2014, recertified in 2018 and 2019 with zero discrepancies.
- Reduced energy consumption in offices from 102.752 kWh in 2015 to 86.600 kWh in 2019.
- Reduced water consumption in offices from 304.2 m³ in 2015 to 224.3 m³ in 2019.
- Reduced total waste disposal from 2,574 kg in 2015 to 2,581 kg in 2019 (with a decrease in non-recoverable waste).
Social Achievements
- Maintained a high percentage of women employees (51.5%) in 2019.
- Implemented employee benefits including annual health and wellness bonus, telecommuting, parental leave, and comprehensive insurance.
- Supported various NGOs focusing on quality education, conscious leadership, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and responsible private sector, investing around 5% of firm profits.
- Mentored 750 individuals and impacted over 5,953 people through Vital Voices Costa Rica and Asociación Yo Emprendedor.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics with annual training for all employees.
- Implemented anti-corruption policies aligned with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act.
- Maintained a transparent whistleblower channel.
- Implemented KYC (Know Your Client) procedures to ensure transparency with investors.
- Annual IT security audits conducted to maintain compliance with ISO 27002.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Social demonstrations in Chile and the onset of the pandemic negatively impacted regional economies and investments.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued commitment to sustainable and socially responsible investments.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Policy for intelligent purchases of technological equipment
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Certifications: Carbon Neutral
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Official recognition from the Government of Costa Rica for compliance with the Carbon Neutral Country Program 2.0
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:22.00 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:60.492 kWh/year
Water Consumption:50.4 m3/year
Waste Generated:839 kg/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Carbon Neutral certification maintained across three offices.
- Reduced energy consumption from 86,600 kWh in 2019 to 60,492 kWh in 2020.
- Reduced water consumption from 224.3 m3 in 2019 to 50.4 m3 in 2020.
- Reduced waste from 2,581 kg in 2019 to 839 kg in 2020.
Social Achievements
- Zero employee turnover.
- Higher percentage of women (57%) among collaborators.
- Supported Vital Voices Costa Rica, impacting 127 people through emotional relief services.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
- Implemented anti-corruption policies aligned with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act.
- No cases of corruption reported.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Social demonstrations in Chile and the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted regional economies and investments.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued commitment to purpose and sustainable, socially responsible investments.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Intelligent purchases of technological equipment.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016)
Certifications: Carbon Neutral
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed