- ISA presents concrete progress on its climate commitment, proving that profitability and sustainability can go hand in hand.
- The multilatina company integrates pioneering projects in energy, road infrastructure, and biodiversity to achieve its Net Zero goal by 2050.
ISA and its subsidiaries have defined a climate roadmap to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 90% and reach Net Zero by 2050, in line with the international Science Based Targets (SBTi) standard. This commitment reaffirms ISA’s leadership in Latin America’s energy transition, demonstrating that sustainability and profitability can advance together.
Since 2021, twelve ISA companies in Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Chile, and Bolivia have achieved carbon neutrality certification, consolidating their commitment to meeting climate goals.
Energy Transmission: Eco-Design and Clean Technologies
Road Infrastructure: Sustainable Corridors and Energy Efficiency
ISA VÍAS promotes sustainable practices in Chile and Colombia through the use of asphalt mixtures with recycled materials such as plastic and scrap tires. In Colombia, the recycling of 11 million plastic bags is projected—equivalent to 40 km of asphalt—while in Chile, mixtures with recycled rubber have been incorporated to extend concession lifecycles and reduce the carbon footprint. Additionally, 100% of routes feature LED lighting, and more than 2,500 solar luminaires illuminate strategic sections of the Ruta del Loa (Chile) and Ruta Costera (Colombia), strengthening energy efficiency.
On the Ruta del Maipo (Chile), ISA VÍAS implemented the Free Flow electronic toll system, eliminating vehicle stops and potentially reducing more than 18,000 tons of CO₂ annually. The company also operates 14 electric charging stations, promoting clean mobility and enhancing user experience.
Offsetting and Biodiversity: Jaguar Connection and Ecosystem Restoration
ISA offsets its residual emissions and contributes to climate change mitigation beyond its value chain by restoring ecosystems through the Jaguar Connection program. This initiative protects jaguar and puma habitats in Latin America, generates benefits for local communities, and promotes projects that issue carbon credits certified under the highest international standards. Additionally, in partnership with the NGO Cumbres Blancas, ISA inaugurated two frailejón nurseries in the Chingaza páramo (Cundinamarca) and another in Belmira (Antioquia), producing 9,000 frailejón plants and native species to strengthen the protection of high-mountain ecosystems.
“ISA is proving that sustainability is not an expense, but a driver of growth and trust. Our projects integrate innovation, positive environmental impact, and sustainable economic value,” said Jorge Andrés Carrillo, CEO of ISA.
ISA’s model demonstrates that Latin American companies can build decarbonized economies without sacrificing competitiveness, driving the energy transition and biodiversity protection across the region.