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Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s subsidiary in Honduras, launched its inaugural sustainability report, reaffirming its commitment as a partner in sustainable development for Honduras and Central America
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OPC is the first port in Honduras and the region to publish such a document
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The sustainability report embodies the company’s commitment to transparency, credibility and accountability before investors, global clients and multilateral organizations
Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) subsidiary in Honduras, has launched its inaugural sustainability report, reaffirming its commitment as a partner in sustainable development for Honduras and Central America.
OPC is the first port in Honduras and the region to publish such a document, ICTSI said in a statement.
OPC’s sustainability report embodies the company’s commitment to transparency, credibility and accountability before investors, global clients and multilateral organizations. The report was prepared using the internationally recognized Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) methodology, covering the period 2022 to 2024.
“Our sustainability report provides clear and verifiable account of OPC’s social, environmental and economic performance, along with the impacts on communities and the environment,” said Evelyn Leiva, OPC chief corporate social responsibility & sustainability officer.
“With this milestone, OPC reaffirms its role not only as a port operator, but as a committed partner in sustainable development for Honduras and Central America,” said Leiva.
Among the key highlights from the report include OPC’s clean energy investment, such as the installation of 10,200 square meters of solar panels, generating 1.6-megawatt peak (MWp) of clean energy and significantly reducing OPC’s carbon footprint.
It also highlights OPC’s initiatives such as Cascos Naranja (Orange Helmets), focused on improving the quality of life of neighboring communities, alongside projects in education, health and inclusion.
Moreover, certifications under ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and Business Alliance for Secure Commerce standards, as well as compliance with International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and International Ship and Port Facility Security Code reinforce OPC’s commitment to safe, sustainable and responsible operations.
The port was the recipient of the 2016 Maritime Award of the Americas from the Organization of American States, honoring OPC’s application of technology in safety and environmental inspections.
OPC’s inaugural sustainability report also emphasizes its culture of respect, safety, diversity, and employee well-being, highlighting the company’s integrated approach to sustainability across environmental, social and governance areas, ICTSI noted.
By publishing its sustainability report, ICTSI said OPC reinforces its alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its commitment to operate with excellence, create shared value, and drive economic, social, and environmental progress for Honduras and Central America.
Likewise it strengthens OPC’s leadership within the Central American port sector, positioning it as a pioneer in sustainability and setting a benchmark for other ports in the region. It enhances the perception of Honduras and Central America as attractive destinations for nearshoring and public-private partnerships, projecting stability and corporate responsibility, ICTSI added.
As a group, ICTSI in 2023 launched its Climate Change Action Initiative, which will develop a comprehensive roadmap for the port operator to align its business strategy with the goals of the United Nations Paris Agreement, a legally binding international treaty on climate change adopted by 196 parties at the UN Climate Change Conference on December 12, 2015 and which took effect on November 4, 2016.
