ESG Services

Conservation of the world in the 21st century demands that companies not only be financially successful, but also be able to contribute to the world’s sustainable development goals: preserve the environment, promote social justice, reduce poverty, among others.

BLP’s advisory approach is guided by compliance with the 17 SDGs of the United Nations (UN). Our Environment, Society and Governance (ESG) practice group helps companies established in Central America to make a transformation towards sustainable businesses in all related areas.

Our group of international experts has helped companies transform their business model into one where sustainability and business awareness are pillars, allowing us to provide unique advice of its kind in Central America.

Capabilities of our practice

We have advised on the

largest green bond

inssuance in Central America and the Caribbean by a renewable energy company

First bond

issuance for infrastructure financing in Costa Rica

$1.4 billion

the financing for the largest hydroelectric project in Central America

Development financings for over

$1 billion

in the last year

Areas of services

BLP has extensive experience in advising on environmental regulatory matters. We are part of a group of experts in environmental law and technical advisors. This legal and technical approach allows us to provide clients with complete advice, thus offering comprehensive solutions to environmental, health, and occupational safety issues.

Legal compliance

Environmental, SSO and Energy Legal Compliance Assessment

Online matrix

Preparation of management plans

PPRAE
Occupational Health Protocol
Waste management plan
Fire control plan

Due diligence

Atmosphere
SSO
ESG

Operational licenses

Climate change

Carbon Footprint Measurement, Reduction and Compensation Plans, Carbon Credits, Obtaining Carbon Neutral Certification.

Advice on PBAE

Litigation

Litigation

Due diligence

Feasibility study

Legal advice

Legal consulting and planning
Legal Accountability & Green Washing Prevention

Sustainability financing

Facing the challenges of sustainability and meeting the goals set by humanity requires substantial investment. BLP provides services to banking and financial institutions in the region, assuming a leadership position recognized by the main specialized legal directories.

Advice for the issuance of financial products linked to sustainability : Green, blue, social bonds.
Advice for access to financing linked to sustainability: Loans
ESG Products
Investment management and funds linked to ESG
Regulation for sustainable finance

Energy Transition

Although all Central American countries have surpassed the 80% electrification mark, there are still millions of people in the region who do not have access to electricity. Recent trends in the energy sector have demonstrated the ability of regional countries to address urgent energy sector problems.

BLP has a specialized and skilled project management team with a broad view of compliance issues, mutual international interests and vast opportunities that abound in various jurisdictions.

Renewable energy
Green hydrogen
Carbon footprint control: decarbonization
Energy and infrastructure

The United Nations Human Rights Council established the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in 2011. Since then, there has been an in-depth analysis of the role of companies as instruments of society that perform specific functions, but that must comply with the laws and regulations of the countries where they conduct commercial activity. In addition to complying with legal requirements, these principles guide companies in fulfilling their responsibility to protect human rights within their organizations and externally, in relation to any person or context with which they relate.

BLP has established a Human Rights, Business and Development law practice that, based on these principles, as well as the Guide of the International Bar Association (IBA), presents its clients with the possibility of examining procedures, business policies, and management decisions from the perspective of the international protection of human rights.

Human rights

Identification of human rights risks
Guiding principles of business and human rights
Policy of commitment to human rights
Complaint mechanisms

Labor law practice areas

Labor Relations
Working conditions and social protection
Social dialogue
Health and Safety at Work
Human development and training

Consumer issues

Fair Marketing and Hiring Practices
Protecting the health and safety of consumers
Sustainable consumption
Customer service, complaints, and dispute resolution
Consumer data protection and privacy

Fair operating practices

Responsible political participation
Fair competition
Value chain responsibilities
Respect for property rights
Anti-corruption

Corporate governance has never been more important than now. In a complex business context in which boards of directors face a variety of risks, opportunities, and threats, advice to their members is necessary.

Good Corporate Governance adds value to a company. At BLP we are in charge of advising on the best governance practices, focusing on generating value in light of existing opportunities and risks.

Sustainability

Key concepts
Governance for sustainability
Due diligence for responsible business conduct
Governance management systems

Corporate governance

Corporate governance model
Good practices
Family businesses

Anti-corruption and compliance

Important concepts
Forms of manifestation of corruption
The cost of corruption
Best practices to avoid corruption
Elements of an Anti-Corruption Policy

Risk management

World trends
Important concepts
Importance of ESG risk management
COSO Methodology – WBCSD

Business continuity

ISO 22300 security and resilience of organizations
ISO 31000 Risk management
ISO 22301 Business continuity management
ISO 37000 Governance Guideline
ISO 37001 Anti-bribery management system
ISO 27031 ICTs for business continuity

Our team

Vivian Liberman
Partner

Costa Rica

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