- Pandemic, political and social unrest in Chile, extraordinary rises in input costs, personnel shortages, restrictive financing conditions, high inflation, exchange rate depreciation, drops in business confidence, and insolvency of some industry actors.
- Market risks associated with economic cycles, interest rates, and economic variables.
- Political and regulatory risk related to changes in environmental, tax, investment, and competition laws.
- Competition risk from price reductions by competitors.
- Risks in contract complexity, input supply, machinery, labor, and subcontractor availability.
- Labor risks (work accidents, lawsuits, skilled labor shortages).
- Land availability for property development.
- Risk of loss and force majeure.
- Credit risk (non-payment of accounts receivable).
- Liquidity risk.
Echeverría Izquierdo S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Echeverría Izquierdo S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 217.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 396.06 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 212.0K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
217.8K tCO2e/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 5.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 396.06 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 212.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 217.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 250.1K tCO2e/year (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Became a recognized member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, ranking in the top 4% of sustainable companies in the world in the Engineering and Construction sector.
- First social housing project with gray water treatment.
- Development of eco-efficient projects using renewable energy.
- Measurement of the operational carbon footprint.
- Implementation of measures to save on the use of natural resources.
- Recycling initiatives (batteries, plastic, paper, lubricants).
- Installation of green points for waste recycling.
- First water footprint measurement among Ei Group companies.
- Installation of water-saving fixtures in the main office.
- Reduction in waste produced by VSL.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Define the Sustainability Policy and build the Echeverría Izquierdo Sustainability Strategy in 2023.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase EBITDA by 10% associated with innovative strategic initiatives by 2024.
- Ensure that the innovation portfolio is 70% centered on capturing synergies and/or focused on the main segments by 2024.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityOccupational Health and SafetyInnovationCorporate GovernanceCommunity EngagementSupply Chain ManagementGender EquityHuman RightsCircular EconomyClimate Change