For the tenth consecutive year, CABEI Country Office in Costa Rica maintains its carbon neutral certification
• Since 2014, the Country Office in Costa Rica has been implementing actions to reduce and offset the emissions generated by its administrative and operational operations.
San José, May 19, 2025.- The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) reaffirms its leadership in environmental sustainability by achieving, for the tenth consecutive year, Carbon Neutrality certification for its building in Costa Rica. This evidences its firm commitment to decarbonization by reducing and offsetting the emissions generated by its administrative and operational operations.
In line with the country's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, since 2014 CABEI has systematically compiled data associated with the sources that generate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its Country Office in Costa Rica, including both direct emissions-such as the use of institutional vehicles, electrical plant, and refrigeration and fertilization systems -as well as indirect emissions derived from electricity consumption, air travel, employee travel, and waste management.
Based on this information, a GHG inventory is prepared annually, from which concrete mitigation measures are implemented, such as the use of efficient technology, the substitution of refrigerant gases for others with lower global warming potential, and environmental awareness programs. The remaining emissions are offset through the acquisition of carbon credits, thus guaranteeing the neutrality of the office's carbon footprint.
Compliance with these standards is independently verified by an accredited body, which reviews the information for the corresponding period and certifies that it complies with the requirements established in the INTE / ISO 14064-1 and INTE B5 standards. For the most recent period, the external evaluation concluded with a favorable opinion confirming CABEI's compliance with the requirements and granting the renewal of the certificate.
This milestone is aligned with the pillars of positive impact and transparency, in which the Bank is committed to driving the decarbonization of the economies in the countries it serves and is committed to being a positive Bank for the planet, promoting its facilities as environmentally sustainable spaces through a focus on transforming its internal operations to achieve zero waste, carbon neutral and water positive.
