Contecon Guayaquil becomes Latin America’s first CO2 neutral port

Contecon Guayaquil SA (CGSA) has become the first South American port to obtain a carbon-neutral certification as it has committed itself to ensure eco-friendly and sustainable operations.

The certification, awarded by Ecuador Ministry of Environment and environmental ratings agency, Sambito SA, marks CGSA’s compliance to ISO 14064-1 standards that are directed towards greater sustainability initiatives.

José Antonio Contreras, CGSA’s CEO, said: “This certification highlights, above all, a conviction and responsibility to guarantee eco-friendly and sustainable operations with less contamination to the environment. This is our contribution for a better world.”