Panama City, August 13, 2025 – As part of its commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, CIFI has launched the ESG Scorecard, a scoring system developed by its team of specialists to evaluate and compare the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of the projects it finances across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Implemented across the 2024 portfolio, the ESG Scorecard enables CIFI and its clients to visualize ESG progress in a structured way, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen decision-making based on objective data, all under strict confidentiality and responsible information management standards.
“This tool gives us a comprehensive, real-time view of our projects’ ESG performance, fostering constructive dialogue with our clients and enhancing their ability to meet world-class standards,” said Carla Chizmar, Head of ESG at CIFI.
The ESG Scorecard provides an overall score with a maximum rating of 5, reflecting exemplary performance.
It is built on three key criteria:
- ESG Compliance Reports – Evaluates timeliness, accuracy, consistency,and quality of information.
- Overall ESG Performance – Assesses the quality and effectiveness of implemented environmental and social practices.
- ESG Action Plans – Verifies the execution of risk mitigation measures and commitments made, ensuring tangible results.
The tool also integrates strategic indicators such as each project’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its climate impact, whether through carbon footprint or avoided CO₂ equivalent emissions.
CIFI clients are already recognizing its value. Michele Fiorentino from SIBA commented: “This positive outcome has been possible […] thanks to the valuable support, guidance, and technical assistance provided by CIFI throughout the process. Their guidance has been essential in strengthening our internal capabilities and advancing toward increasingly demanding standards in sustainability and corporate responsibility.”
With the launch of the ESG Scorecard, CIFI reinforces its leadership in responsible investment and reaffirms its commitment to generating sustainable value for its clients and for the development of Latin America and the Caribbean.
About CIFI
CIFI is a Panama-based investment platform that provides integrated financial solutions to private developers and investors in sustainable, high-impact infrastructure across Latin America and the Caribbean. With a robust track record of involvement in 215+ transactions valued at over US$2 billion in disbursements, CIFI has successfully mobilized US$21 billion in capital since its incorporation in 2001.
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CIFI | Juliette Daugan | juliette.daugan@cifi.com
