Colbún is a Chilean company that seeks to generate electricity by balancing the pillars of safety and competitiveness with sustainability, minimizing the impact on the environment, taking care of natural resources and making efficient use of them. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 0030-E2002A12 Initiative of: Colbún Neutralization object: Corporate Offices Volume tonCO2: 2,661 tCO2 Effective date: 31-07-2014 Footprint meter: Colbún Footprint verifier: Ernst&Young Abatement Project: Quilleo Power Plant Registration: Markit Aware of climate change and the protection of biodiversity and natural habitats, Colbún conducts its environmental management with the aim of achieving the environmental viability of its projects and operations. As part of its Sustainability Strategy, and with more than 10 years of commitment to climate change mitigation, the company has not only made progress in the development of projects to reduce GHG emissions and the measurement and management of its carbon footprint, but has also neutralized part of its emissions. Along with this, it has reported year after year its measurement through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and prepared its Sustainability Report to measure its sustainability performance, under the methodology Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) METHODOLOGY. All these practices show their eagerness to act responsibly and transparently in their...

At Paris, there is a conviction that reducing environmental impacts is both a corporate responsibility and a people responsibility. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 0024-E2504A04 Initiative of: PARIS Neutralization object: Corporate Flights Volume tonCO2: 1,406 tCO2 Effective date: 12/31/2013 Footprint meter: Proyectae Footprint verifier: Deloitte Reduction Project: Baesa Project Registration: Markit To reduce our impacts, the first step was to measure our carbon footprint in order to make our company's energy consumption more efficient. Thus, Paris has been taking steps to set a corporate example of the change in attitude that we hope to bring about throughout the team. In this transition to a greener institutional behavior, Paris has decided to neutralize the emissions associated with its corporate air flights in the hope of mitigating the impact of our business in general. The carbon footprint of all corporate flights carried out by our team members was measured and neutralized through the purchase of carbon credits equivalent to the level of greenhouse gas emissions associated with those flights. For this campaign, Paris has acquired carbon credits generated by the BAESA hydroelectric project, located in the southern region of Brazil, as detailed below. ID Code: 0024-E2504A04

Revista Capital and ProChile joined forces for the third consecutive year to organize the "Iberoamerican Sustainability Summit 2013", which took place on July 31 at Casa Piedra. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 0028-E1604A10 Initiative of: ProChile Neutralization object: Event Volume tonCO2: 18 tCO2 Effective Date: 07/31/2013 Footprint meter: Proyectae Footprint verifier: Deloitte Reduction Project: Baesa Project Registration: Markit The meeting is the most important in the country in terms of sustainability, where the vision and business strategy at an international level was presented by renowned speakers, together with the opinions of important national businessmen. An event that seeks to guide the vision of efficiency linked to sustainability in all processes of the value chain. In addition, for the third consecutive year, the organization determined that the summit would be a carbon neutral event, under the SCX standard, which is why the carbon footprint of the event is being measured by POCH Ambiental. The footprint will be verified by an independent third party, in this case almost Deloitte, and the purchase of the carbon credits, and their respective removal from the international registry, will be carried out by SCX. In addition, bicycle parking was provided and measures were implemented to...

The Export Promotion Directorate - ProChile - faces today a scenario of great dynamism: entrepreneurs require agile management and effective support tools to successfully face the growing challenges presented by international markets. In this context, the adaptation of economies to the generation of products and services with low CO2 emissions is a new paradigm and these will eventually be competitive in the global market. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 0025-E1604A05 Initiative of: ProChile Neutralization object: Event Volume tonCO2: 142 tCO2 Effective date: 11-04-2013 Footprint meter: Poch Ambiental Footprint verifier: Deloitte Reduction Project: Baesa Project Registration: Markit These global discussions have a new component; increased environmental awareness on the part of consumers. In this context, ProChile, in its eagerness to grow with sustainability, has established in the guidelines that guide the institutional work 2010 - 2014, to promote the incorporation of differentiating elements, as well as the new requirements of developed consumers, to address the challenges of sustainable exports. For them, and in order to contribute to the reduction of emissions in our country by 20% by 2020, different events have been neutralized since 2011, and this year will be no exception. ENEXPRO 2013, Chile's largest export meeting, has just...

LAN Peru neutralized its emissions equivalent to 7,000 tons of CO,. The scope of the carbon footprint measurement considered all activities that generate direct and indirect Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, such as emissions derived from air operations, air conditioning equipment, office electrical energy consumption, ground equipment that consumes gasoline and diesel, and emissions derived from employee transportation and business air travel. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 0023-E2205A01 Initiative of: LAN Peru Neutralization object: Ground operations and relocations Volume tonCO2: 7,000 tCO2 Effective date: 19-11-2013 Footprint meter: LAN Footprint verifier: AENOR Abatement Project: Lircay Project Registration: APX In 2010, afirma's "Environment" area began measuring its carbon footprint in order to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. The measurement of the corporate carbon footprint was carried out under the GHG Protocol standards. The verification of the carbon footprint was carried out by the Spanish Association for Standardization and Certification (AENOR), while the neutralization was achieved through the purchase of certified CO2 capture bonds from a reforestation project with native species in Ucayalli. Peru, of the company Bosques Amazónicos (SAM), thus fulfilling all the requirements for the "CO Neutral" certification under the international standard SOX Bols de Clima de Santiago. LAN...

Between November 22 and 25, 2012, the first National Tourism Fair was held at the Padre Hurtado Park in the municipality of La Reina. This tourism promotion event was the most important one at the national level, showcasing the tourism offerings of the 15 regions. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 022-CL1604010 Initiative of: SERNATUR Neutralization object: Event Volume tonCO2: 219 tCO2 Effective date: 25-11-2012 Footprint meter: Poch Ambiental Footprint verifier: Deloitte Reduction Project: Baesa Project Registration: As part of its sustainability strategy, SERNATUR decided that the Fair, together with other reduction measures, should be carbon neutral, thus compensating for emissions that cannot be avoided. The Fair was a meeting point between Chileans and the tourism industry, promoting private participation and the marketing of tourism products and services. The Chile es TUYO Fair was an event not to be missed as Chile was presented in a format never seen before. Visitors were able to enter each region, learn about its attractions, routes and destinations in spaces set with amazing landscapes, learn about their traditions and taste typical products. In addition, the main tourism and travel companies participated, providing information and discounts so that all Chileans can plan their vacations, thus...

The last CLUB VERDE Special Sale, between September 6 and 9, 2012, neutralized the carbon emissions associated with the execution of this activity. This was the first time that El Mercurio's Readers' Club has carried out this type of initiative, which allowed it to learn where and how carbon emissions are generated when an event is held. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 013-CL1604522 Initiative of: Green Club of El Mercurio Neutralization object: Event Volume tonCO2: 13 tCO2 Effective Date: 09-09-2012 Footprint meter: Poch Ambiental Footprint verifier: Deloitte Abatement Project: Lircay Pass-Through Plant Registration: Markit This was a collaborative process that contributed to a greater awareness of what actions allow them to decrease their carbon footprint, and how they can also decide which actions contribute positively to the environment. SCX is the licensor for the use of the SCX CO2 Neutral, which guarantees the traceability of the process, and supported the selection of the mitigation project, of Chilean origin, in which the company invested for the neutralization of the event. The team was advised by Poch Ambiental, experts in carbon footprint measurement, and the SCX certification process was verified by Deloitte, as an independent third party. The measurement of the...

Festival DESPIERTA! has taken the first step to understand and neutralize its impact, thus contributing to the entertainment industry's goal of raising its environmental standards and minimizing its negative impacts. Summary of the initiative SCX code: 014-CL1804522 Initiative of: Production Company La Clave Producciones and La Oreja Neutralization object: Event Volume tonCO2: 74 tCO2 Effective Date: 08-09-2012 Footprint measurer: Conservation & Development Consultants Footprint verifier: Deloitte Abatement Project: Lircay Passage Power Station Registration: Markit The main environmental impacts identified in Despierta! 2012 were: - Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions produced by: air travel by artists, their collaborators and cargo to be transported; energy consumption to supply the lighting and sound of the show; and transportation to and from the Festival for the public attending the Festival from their homes to the venue where it was held. - Waste generated during the show. - Water consumption and treatment, which partially constitute the water footprint of the festival. We had a commitment to neutralize our carbon footprint, and we did so by investing in a Chilean project, located in the VII region, which contributes to the development of renewable energies in Chile by reducing certified CO2 emissions. For this purpose, an initial estimate...

During 2012, ProChile offset the emissions associated with its participation in four international trade fairs: European Seafood Exposition, Sial Montreal, London International Wine Fair and Fancy Food Show, all in their 2012 versions. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 010-CL1504541 Initiative of: ProChile Neutralization object: Stand Volume tonCO2: 16 tCO2 Effective Date: 01-06-2012 Footprint Meter: Global Projects Footprint verifier: Deloitte Abatement Project: Quilleco Project Registration: Markit Participating in international trade fairs is the opportunity to have direct contact with importers, distributors, wholesalers, and opinion leaders, exposing your brand to thousands of visitors from all over the world. ProChile is aware of how important it is to promote the participation of Chilean exporters in this type of events, however, it is also aware of the impact of such participation: the CO2. This means that CO2 were estimated and compensated through the purchase of carbon credits, which were generated by the Chilean run-of-river hydroelectric project Lircay. The withdrawal of bonds from international registries was carried out by SCX, Santiago Climate Exchange. ID Code: 010-CL1504541

For Colbún, climate change has been a relevant issue for more than 10 years, promoting the development of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, which together allow it to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 400,000 tonCO2e/year. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 016-CL2002541 Initiative of: Colbún Neutralization object: Office Volume tonCO2: 2,129 tCO2 Effective date: 30-06-2013 Footprint meter: Colbún Footprint verifier: Ernst&Young Abatement Project: Quilleco Project Registration: Markit The measurement and monitoring of its carbon footprint is integrated into the Company's environmental management, information that has been reported to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) since 2001 to date, and in the last two years has been verified by Ernst & Young. From the results of the 2011 carbon footprint, the Company decided to neutralize the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced in its corporate offices for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 (direct and indirect emissions), as a way to reinforce the proactive commitment to Climate Change mitigation. Through this management, Colbún became the first electric company in Chile to have carbon neutral corporate offices, by obtaining the CO2 Neutral certification under the international standard of SCX, Santiago Climate Exchange. ID Code: 016-CL2001541

In 2012, for the second consecutive year, Capital Magazine, together with ProChile, organized the "Sustainability Summit", with the intention of promoting development in environmental and conservation issues. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 011-CL1604541 Initiative by: Capital Magazine Neutralization object: Event Volume tonCO2: 28.32 tCO2 Effective Date: 06-07-2012 Footprint meter: Poch Ambiental Footprint verifier: Deloitte Abatement Project: Quilleco Project Registration: Markit The event featured presentations by Bjørn Lomborg, Danish writer and environmentalist; Juan Verde, Sustainability Advisor, Barack Obama Administration; Sally Uren, Deputy Executive Director of Forum for the Future and Brad Hill, Cooperatives Association UK. The Summit's emissions were neutralized with bonds from the Quilleco run-of-river hydroelectric power plant project developed by Colbún, for which Poch Ambiental measured the emissions, which are being verified by Deloitte, and the bonds will be withdrawn from the corresponding market by SCX. The organization also implemented other measures that contributed to making this a green event, among them the use of certified, recycled paper, free of environmentally harmful inks, organic banqueting, the application of measures to reduce the consumption of electricity, water and paper, and the provision of a system of guarded and free parking spaces for those who attended the event by bicycle,...

Ethics and sustainability are nowadays two fundamental pillars in business and allow companies to achieve their reputation and a higher added value for their stakeholders. For this reason, Seminarium organized the first Ethics and Sustainability Summit on July 4, 2012, bringing together international figures, government officials, companies and prominent panelists and speakers in a single day, creating an essential meeting point for those concerned about this issue. Summary of the initiative SCX code: 012-CL1704522 Initiative by: Seminarium Neutralization object: Event Volume tonCO2: 19 tCO2 Effective Date: 04-07-2012 Footprint meter: Proyectae Footprint verifier: Deloitte Abatement Project: Lircay Power Plant Registration: Markit CO2 emissions from the event were neutralized with carbon credits from the Lircay run-of-river hydroelectric power plant project developed by Hidromaule. To obtain CO2 Neutral under the SCX standard, Proyectae performed the measurement of emissions, which were verified by Deloitte and subsequently withdrawn from the carbon credit market by SCX. ID Code: 012-CL1704522

The event 'Costa Rica Verde & Saludable', held at the Intercontinental Hotel, was organized by PROCOMER (Foreign Trade Promoter of Costa Rica), with the aim of strengthening trade relations between Chile and Costa Rica. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 015-CL1904522 Initiative of: PROCOMER Neutralization object: Event Volume tonCO2: 42 tCO2 Effective Date: 25-05-2012 Footprint meter: CREARA Footprint verifier: Deloitte Abatement Project: Lircay Passage Plant Registration: Markit Little by little, Costa Rican exports have been positioning themselves in the minds of consumers as quality products and for the Chilean market Costa Rica is different: green and healthy. In this regard, Jorge Sequeira, General Manager of PROCOMER, explained "Today, Chileans are demanding, informed consumers who demand high quality products that are the result of certified and environmentally friendly practices, which represents a great opportunity for Costa Rican products such as gluten-free pasta, organic coffee, healthy cookies, biodegradable detergents and soaps, 100% natural personal care products, among others". Álvaro Piedra, PROCOMER's Trade Promotion Manager, said that Costa Rica's export offer has been positioning itself in the minds of consumers as quality products and the country in general as a green and sustainable destination, which is why exporters must come to Chile with...

Concha y Toro's subsidiary offices in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Brazil obtained their CO2 neutral certificate in April 2012, which meant that 762 tons of CO2 were neutralized. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 009-CL0113010 Initiative of: Viña Concha y Toro Neutralization object: Office Volume tonCO2: 762 tCO2 Effective Date: 04-04-2013 Footprint measurer: Viña Concha y Toro Footprint verifier: Deloitte Abatement Project: Baesa Hydroelectric Project Registration: Markit Concha y Toro's subsidiary offices in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Brazil obtained their CO2 neutral certificate in April 2012, which meant that 762 tons of CO2 were neutralized. The internal estimate was carried out in 2011 and recorded all greenhouse gas emissions generated by energy consumption, fuels and office activities. Of the total emissions, 645 tons of CO2 correspond to the Brazil office and 117 to the offices in the Nordic countries. After external verification, the 2011 emissions were neutralized through the Santiago Climate Exchange (SCX). The carbon credits acquired correspond to the BAESA hydroelectric power plant renewable energy project, located in southern Brazil. These credits were certified under the VCS standard, which guarantees the generation of environmental and social benefits from the implementation of this project. ID Code: 009-CL0113010

As part of the Zero Carbon Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chilean Mission to the UN was the first diplomatic representation of our country to neutralize its carbon emissions. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 018-CL0302010 Initiative of: MINREL Neutralization object: Offices Volume tonCO2: 75 tCO2 Effective date: 12/31/2012 Footprint measurer: Fundación Chile Footprint verifier: Ernst&Young Reduction Project: Baesa Project Registration: Markit The Zero Carbon program of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aimed at measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its headquarters in Santiago de Chile, the Diplomatic Academy and five representations abroad: the Chilean Mission to the United Nations (UN), the Chilean Mission to the European Union (EU), the Chilean Embassy in Brazil, the Chilean Embassy in China and the Consulate General of Chile in San Francisco. Fundación Chile was in charge of measuring the Carbon Footprint, which in 2010 measured the GHG emissions of the offices and employees. This quantification was independently verified by Ernst & Young and the carbon certificates used for the neutralization were acquired through SCX, Santiago Climate Exchange, and come from renewable energy projects carried out in Brazil. This important milestone was announced on January 26, 2012, during a...

As part of the Zero Carbon Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chilean Mission to the UN was the first diplomatic representation of our country to neutralize its carbon emissions. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 019-CL0302010 Initiative of: MINREL Neutralization object: Office Volume tonCO2: 168 tCO2 Effective date: 12/31/2012 Footprint measurer: Fundación Chile Footprint verifier: Ernst&Young Reduction Project: Baesa Project Registration: Markit The Zero Carbon program of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aimed at measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its headquarters in Santiago de Chile, the Diplomatic Academy and five representations abroad: the Chilean Mission to the United Nations (UN), the Chilean Mission to the European Union (EU), the Chilean Embassy in Brazil, the Chilean Embassy in China and the Consulate General of Chile in San Francisco. Fundación Chile was in charge of measuring the Carbon Footprint, which in 2010 measured the GHG emissions of the offices and employees. This quantification was independently verified by Ernst & Young and the carbon certificates used for the neutralization were acquired through SCX, Santiago Climate Exchange, and come from renewable energy projects carried out in Brazil. This important milestone was announced on January 26, 2012, during a...

As part of the Zero Carbon Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chilean Mission to the UN was the first diplomatic representation of our country to neutralize its carbon emissions. Summary of the initiative SCX Code: 020-CL0302010 Initiative of: MINREL Neutralization object: Office Volume tonCO2: 70 tCO2 Effective date: 12/31/2012 Footprint measurer: Fundación Chile Footprint verifier: Ernst&Young Reduction Project: Baesa Project Registration: Markit The Zero Carbon program of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aimed at measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its headquarters in Santiago de Chile, the Diplomatic Academy and five representations abroad: the Chilean Mission to the United Nations (UN), the Chilean Mission to the European Union (EU), the Chilean Embassy in Brazil, the Chilean Embassy in China and the Chilean Consulate General in San Francisco. Fundación Chile was in charge of measuring the Carbon Footprint, which in 2010 measured the GHG emissions of the offices and employees. This quantification was independently verified by Ernst & Young and the carbon certificates used for the neutralization were acquired through SCX, Santiago Climate Exchange, and come from renewable energy projects carried out in Brazil. This important milestone was announced on January 26, 2012, during a panel...

As part of the Zero Carbon Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chilean Mission to the UN was the first diplomatic representation of our country to neutralize its carbon emissions. Summary of the initiative SCX code:021-CL0302010 Initiative of: MINREL Neutralization object: Office Volume tonCO2: 31 tCO2 Effective date: 12/31/2012 Footprint measurer: Fundación Chile Footprint verifier: Ernst&Young Reduction Project: Baesa Project Registration: Markit The Zero Carbon program of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aimed at measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its headquarters in Santiago de Chile, the Diplomatic Academy and five representations abroad: the Chilean Mission to the United Nations (UN), the Chilean Mission to the European Union (EU), the Chilean Embassy in Brazil, the Chilean Embassy in China and the Chilean Consulate General in San Francisco. Fundación Chile was in charge of measuring the Carbon Footprint, which in 2010 measured the GHG emissions of the offices and employees. This quantification was independently verified by Ernst & Young and the carbon certificates used for the neutralization were acquired through SCX, Santiago Climate Exchange, and come from renewable energy projects carried out in Brazil. This important milestone was announced on January 26, 2012, during a panel on...