Inspired by a sustainable future, we catalyze climate action
Why ImplementaSur?
ImplementaSur was born in the southernmost part of the world, committed to transcending ideas. We support the implementation of concrete actions to advance towards sustainable development.
Commitment from the inside out
Our commitment to sustainability begins at home: we adhere to The Climate Pledge, and have set an emissions reduction target as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) aligned with Science-Based Targets.
We are a B Corp
We belong to the movement that certifies better companies for the world, oriented to create social, environmental and economic value for all their stakeholders.
Recognized by HuellaChile
We measure our carbon footprint, water footprint and perform a monthly characterization of all waste generated at our facilities. We obtained the HuellaChile quantification seals in 2021 and 2022.
Journey
Since the creation of ImplementaSur in 2017, we have intended a constant learning process driven by the conviction that being at the forefront of climate knowledge is the only way to effectively help those who trust us in implementing sustainable practices. Throughout these years, we have developed more than 200 consulting projects in 20 countries. More than 70 organizations have trusted us to manage their climate risks, maximize their contribution to the global challenge, and generate value during the process. Our expertise is accredited by the global climate knowledge ecosystem.
In the context of a sustainable and just transition, we are commited to helping catalyze climate action initiatives to address the challenges posed by climate change while promoting sustainable management practices.
Embracing SDGs
As a climate action consultancy, ImplementaSur has contributed in the promotion of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals through the projects and consultancies in which we have been involved. Specifically, in relation to the following SDGs:
Team
We are a team of professionals committed to climate change. We are driven by innovation and curiosity to find strategic and efficient solutions.
Gerardo Canales
Forestry Engineer from Pontifica Universidad Católica de Chile and Master in Resource and Environmental Planning from Massey University, New Zealand. With more than 20 years of experience in sustainability and climate change issues, he has designed and implemented mitigation programs in different countries. He also led the Solid Waste Unit of the Ministry of Environment, the Project Management of the Renewable Energy Center of CORFO, and was Program Director for Latin America of the Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP).
Rodrigo García
Civil Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and MSc in Technology and Policy with an environmental focus from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He has more than 20 years of experience promoting the transition to a resilient and low-carbon economy, joining efforts with the public and private sector. He has developed methodological frameworks for accessing climate finance, including the allocation of financial incentives to foster a portfolio of more than 150 projects.
Ignacio Rebolledo
Civil engineer specialized in hydraulics, sanitation and environment from Universidad de Chile, diploma in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation, and master’s degree in Planning and Management of Natural Resources and Environment from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. He has 20 years of consulting experience in matters related to sustainability, climate change and ESG for the public and private sector in Latin America. In 2011 he developed the CRESTCOM International Leadership Management Strategies Course, and in 2010 he conducted an Energy Foresight course based on the Long Range Energy Alternatives Planning Model (LEAP).
Rodrigo García
Civil Engineer, MSc in technology and policy with environmental focus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Executive Director and Founder of ImplementaSur, he has more than 20 years of experience in promoting the transition to a low carbon and resilient economy, in conjunction with the public and private sector. He has developed methodological frameworks for accessing climate finance, including the allocation of financial incentives to foster a portfolio of more than 150 projects.
Sofía Burford
Civil engineer with a diploma in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She works as a consultant in climate change and sustainability. She has broad experience in corporate carbon footprint quantification (scope 1, 2 and 3) and national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, climate risk assessment, elaboration of decarbonization and adaptation strategies, integration of TCFD recommendations, and investment plans for mitigation projects.
Sofía Martínez
Civil engineer with a diploma in Hydraulic Engineering and a Master in Engineering Sciences from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She has diverse experience in climate change and sustainability, including the quantification of GHG inventories and water footprint, quantification of emission reductions for innovative technology projects in industrial sectors, development of business models and strategies for water projects and offset regulations.
Hernán López
Civil electrical engineer from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Master in Energy and Nuclear Engineering from Politecnico di Torino. He has five years of experience in the renewable energy market, climate finance strategies, energy contracts and energy efficiency policies. In ImplementaSur he brings consulting expertise in projects related to financial mechanisms to promote the adoption of new technologies and achieve Chile’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).
Hernán López
Civil Electrical Engineer from PUC, Master in Energy and Nuclear Engineering from Politecnico di Torino. He has 5 years of experience in the Renewable Energy market, climate finance strategies, energy contracts and energy efficiency policies. In ImplementaSur he works as a consultant in projects related to the establishment of financial mechanisms to promote the adoption of new technologies to achieve Chile’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).
Hernán López
Ingeniero Civil Eléctrico de la PUC, Master en Ingeniería Energética y Nuclear del Politecnico di Torino. Posee 5 años de experiencia en el mercado de Energías Renovables, estrategias de financiamiento climático, contratos de energía y políticas de energía eficiente. En ImplementaSur se desarrolla como consultor de proyectos relacionados al establecimiento de mecanismos financieros para promover la adopción de nuevas tecnologías para alcanzar las Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) de Chile.
Esteban Cathalifaud
Industrial Civil Engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Experience in calculation of emissions financed in financial institutions (carbon footprint category 15), evaluation of mitigation measures, establishment of emission reduction targets and trajectories, climate risk assessment and integration of TCFD recommendations.
Marcos Alfaro
Industrial Civil Engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He has experience in the calculation of indicators related to climate change and sustainability, especially in the evaluation of corporate water footprint, corporate carbon footprint and product footprint in different productive and economic areas.
Graciela Hernández
Industrial Civil Engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from PUC Chile. Experience in social and private evaluation of integrated solid waste management projects with focus on organic waste valorization projects through composting and/or anaerobic digestion. She has participated in the quantification of the emission reduction potential of industrial organic waste management projects and the analysis of the feasibility of commercialization of these offsets.
Sebastián Delorenzo
Industrial Civil Engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Experience related to environmental and climate change indicators such as the quantification of GHG inventories, water footprint assessment and integration of mitigation and adaptation measures to climate change for various operational realities.
Javier Arriagada
Industrial Civil Engineer with a degree in Hydraulic Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Experience related to sustainability, climate change and innovation, highlighting the quantification of corporate carbon footprint, financed emissions and quantification of water footprint for projects in different areas.
Bernardo Bravo
Civil Engineer in energy and environment with masters in non conventional renewable energy tecnologies management fron the Adolfo Ibáñez university. Degree in electric markets from the future and their regulation from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Has experience in electric markets and their regulation in Chile. At ImplementaSur he serves as an analist consultant in projects related to infrastructure, enegy market regulation and topics telated to green hydrogen and sustainable solutions for carbon markets.
Martin Fehrmann
Industrial Civil Engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Experience in corporate carbon footprint quantification (scope 1, 2 and 3), integration of mitigation measures, climate risk assessment and integration of TCFD recommendations for the financial market.
Pablo Cárdenas
Civil Industrial Engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Experience in managing social programs and digitalization of vulnerable populations in public service. Currently works as a project consultant, with an interest in evaluating GHG emission mitigation technologies at final disposal sites.
Felipe Poblete
Graduate of Civil Industrial Engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Master’s student in Public Policy at the same University. Has experience in evaluation of waste management systems and evaluation of organic waste valorization projects.
Francisca Rojas
Civil Works Engineer, with a Diploma in Hydraulic Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She works as a climate change and sustainability consultant. She has experience in corporate carbon footprint quantification (scope 1, 2 and 3), climate risk assessment, construction of science-based decarbonization targets (SBT) and integration of TCFD recommendations, both for the financial sector and the real economy.
Daniela Bermúdez
Industrial civil engineer from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María and Master in Sustainable Development from the University of Surrey. She has 5 years of experience in project management, strategy and business development in energy, telecommunications and mining, life cycle analysis and circular economy. She brings expertise in projects related to climate finance schemes and public policy for the implementation of mitigation and adaptation projects in Latin America.
Nicolás Sandoval
Civil Engineer in Biotechnology, mention in Environmental Sciences from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He has experience in climate risk assessment, integration of TCFD recommendations, corporate sustainability and reporting according to international standards such as GRI and SASB. He also has experience in carbon footprint calculation and climate change impact modeling.
Magdalena Merino
Industrial civil engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She has experience in evaluation of organic solid waste management projects, focusing on composting and anaerobic digestion. She has worked on issues related to nature-based solutions, climate finance schemes and public policy for the implementation of mitigation and adaptation projects in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Pacific.
Isidora Pemjean
Industrial civil engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She has experience in economic evaluation and quantification of emission reduction potential of waste management projects, such as composting plants, and landfill gas capture and energy recovery. He has also worked on projects related to carbon market analysis and evaluation of carbon credit generation potential.
Montserrat Araya
Industrial civil engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She has experience in the evaluation of organic waste valorization projects, including composting and anaerobic digestion, in different Latin American countries.
Camila Castillo
Industrial civil engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She has experience in the quantification of financed emissions, climate risk assessment, and the integration of mitigation measures. She has also worked in the development of climate strategies for companies in various sectors.
Diego Arochas
Engineer in renewable natural resources from the University of Chile. He has experience in compliance with current regulations and circular economy in the mining sector, focusing on the development of roadmaps and indicators for monitoring, reporting and verification. He brings knowledge on nature-based solutions and the role of ecosystems in climate change adaptation.
Daniela López
Industrial civil engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She has experience in all stages of the creation of decarbonization plans: reviewing emissions inventory; selecting mitigation measures; calculatingabatement potential, and compensation of residual emissions. She has participated in the incorporation of the climate change component in environmental impact assessments following the methodology of the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA).
Beltrán Duhart
Industrial civil engineer with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He has experience in the formulation and technical-economic evaluation of organic waste management projects in several Latin American countries.
Catalina Veloso
Civil engineer with a diploma in Environmental Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She has extensive experience in the coordination and development of projects adopting a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to design public policies in response to environmental challenges, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and health impacts of pollutants.
Sebastián Fernández
Graduated with a degree in Business from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. With two years of experience in sustainability innovation, he has worked in process innovation, Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), and open innovation. He has also worked in social innovation consulting linked to CORFO funds and in open innovation for large companies. He served as project director for the student environmental corporation CVerde, actively participating in the design, development, and execution of corporate innovation projects.
Ljuvana Koscina
Chemical civil engineer from the University of Chile. She has extensive experience in calculating corporate carbon footprints (Scope 1, 2, and 3), conducting product life cycle analysis, and managing projects focused on the valorization of organic waste through anaerobic digestion, both in public and private sectors.
Zoe McAlear
Urban Planner with a Master’s in Urban Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has 5 years of experience working with the U.S. Department of Transportation, municipalities, and NGOs on project management, public policy analysis, and research. She brings expertise in climate change adaptation and mitigation projects, sustainable urban policies, participatory processes, and transportation.
Renata Bottinelli
Business engineer with a master’s degree in Administration and Strategy, specializing in Sustainability Management, from Adolfo Ibáñez University. She has experience in the quantification and verification of corporate carbon footprints, setting emission reduction targets, and certifying companies with the B Corp system. She has worked at various leading companies in innovation, managing projects focused on different aspects of sustainability.
Valentina Córdova
Environmental engineer from the University of Santiago, Chile. She has experience in calculating climate change and sustainability indicators, with a particular focus on evaluating the corporate and product carbon footprint across various productive and economic sectors.
Denise Salinas
Industrial civil engineer with a diploma in Construction Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She has experience in evaluating projects for the valorization of organic solid waste, and in climate financing and public policy for the implementation of mitigation and adaptation projects in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
Catalina Cerón
Industrial civil engineer with a diploma in Environmental Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She has experience in climate mitigation, adaptation, and financing projects, and has worked on comprehensive organic waste management, focusing on composting, anaerobic digestion, recycling, and food waste reduction. Additionally, she has assessed climate risks and developed strategies for companies across various sectors. She has also been involved in analyzing carbon markets for infrastructure.
Eduardo Aquevedo
Chemical civil engineer from the University of Bío-Bío and certified in Corporate Sustainability and Innovation from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. He has experience in verifying corporate carbon footprint (scope 1, 2, and 3) and developing sustainability projects, evaluating ESG aspects for public and private companies.
María José Carraha
Civil Engineer in Biotechnology with a focus on processes from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She has experience in evaluating projects for the valorization of organic waste, including composting and anaerobic digestion, in various Caribbean and Pacific countries.
Edgardo Rebolledo
Mechanical Civil Engineer from the University of Santiago, Chile, with extensive experience in evaluating projects for the valorization of organic waste through composting in various Caribbean and Pacific countries. He also possesses knowledge in the technical and design aspects of projects.
Ignacio Gajardo
Emilia Suazo
Civil Engineer in Energy and Environment from Adolfo Ibáñez University. She has experience in the electric market, energy efficiency, and in projects implementing energy management systems related to the Energy Efficiency Law and ISO 50001.
Claudia Ceccotti
Economist from Universidad del Rosario, with a specialization in international business and a master’s degree in sustainable development projects. She has 20 years of experience in commercial areas and leading process and project teams in the Colombian financial sector. In recent years, she has worked as a consultant on the development of various types of projects, including climate finance, electromobility, and energy efficiency, in collaboration with international cooperation organizations, multilateral agencies, and local governments.
Francisca Rojas
Civil Works Engineer, with a Diploma in Hydraulic Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She works as a climate change and sustainability consultant. She has experience in corporate carbon footprint quantification (scope 1, 2 and 3), climate risk assessment, construction of science-based decarbonization targets (SBT) and integration of TCFD recommendations, both for the financial sector and the real economy.
Nicolás Sandoval
Civil Engineer in Biotechnology, mention in Environmental Sciences from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He has experience in climate risk assessment, integration of TCFD recommendations, corporate sustainability and reporting according to international standards such as GRI and SASB. He also has experience in carbon footprint calculation and climate change impact modeling.
Cristian Peñailillo
Degree in Business Administratotion from the Universidad Tecnológica de Chile. He has experience in matters of organizational health, well-being and development. In ImplementaSur he leads the Human Resources department, where he seeks constant improvement and innovation according to the sustainable and high-impact business culture.
Johana Malavé
Public Accountant, with four years of experience as an external auditor. She has analyzed the financial statements for several organizations and has worked as an accounting analyst and treasury analyst.
organizaciones y ha ejercido el cargo como analista contable y labores de tesorería.
Joaquín Acevedo
Journalist from the Pontificia Universidad Católica and Master in Science Information and Communication from the University of Granada. Broad experience advising organizations and projects in matters related to science, climate change and the environment. Strategic communications, research, relationship building, data analysis.
Sofía Ramírez
Civil Engineer with a diploma in Environmental Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She has experience in managing and reporting environmental information and parameters in forest operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations in the forestry sector. She is currently a Commercial Analyst, where she manages client relationships and develops commercial strategies to drive the company’s growth.
