This project arose from the high vulnerability of cities with regards to the effects of climate change and the demand for short-term actions so that they can adapt to such impacts and increase their resilience. In addition to this, it helps these cities guide their growth within the framework of sustainability and low-carbon urban development.

SASA, through access to sustainable investment services, promotes an economy in line with sustainable development objectives to improve environmental, social and governance management in the public and private sectors throughout the LAC region.

The objective of this Technical Assistance Program is to support cities to develop/update their carbon inventories based on the GPC methodology, so that they can meet the requirements of the Compact of Mayors on mitigation issues, with a strong focus on local capacity building in authorities and key stakeholders of the cities, in order to ensure the sustainability of the process of measuring and monitoring emissions.

Consists of:
- Estimation of GHG emissions from the solid waste and wastewater sectors for a base year, in the 19 intermediate cities across 4 regions of Bolivia.
- Establishing a plausible range for the definition of GHG emission reduction goals for the relevant sectors, populated areas, and municipal governments, through scenario modeling.
- Training project staff, local governments, and other institutions to be defined, in the measurement and monitoring of GHG emissions generated in the solid waste and wastewater sectors.

Tools and other instruments (diagnostic study, calculation tools, manuals and video tutorials, technical standards document, pilot testing with three companies, and training for the internal technical team) were used to facilitate this process, and make it possible to obtain statistical data and establish timely strategic measures through an information consolidation panel.

Tools and other instruments (diagnostic study, calculation tools, manuals and video tutorials, technical standards document, pilot testing with three companies, and training for the internal technical team) were used to facilitate this process and make it possible to obtain statistical data and establish timely strategic measures through an information consolidation panel.

Together with the Ministry of the Environment and other Colombian government institutions, SASA and GITEC contributed to the process of structuring the activities and results of the GEF project, including relevant topics such as criteria for sustainable construction, circular economy, embedded carbon, passive construction practices. and nature-based solutions. In addition, we provide comprehensive support in the aspects of communication and socialization, thus strengthening commitment and awareness about the transition towards carbon-neutral cities.

Subsequently, joint work was carried out with assigned technical teams from both municipalities to prepare the Greenhouse Gas inventory of the cities and the Vulnerability Analysis. Based on the results obtained, knowing the sectors that have the highest emissions and opportunities for improvement, the final Climate Action Plans of the cities are drawn up.

This evaluation takes into account 50 indicators previously established by the SASA team, distributed in 4 components:
(I) Political;
(II) Institutional and regulatory;
(III) Financial and economic;
(IV) Technological and infrastructure.

It was implemented for the Municipal Prefecture of Recife in Brazil in 2016 as part of the implementation of the Cities Footprint Project.

SASA executives, in support of internationally recognized organizations and consulting firms, have developed gap analyses and action plans to close ESMS gaps for accreditation to the Green Climate Fund in Ecuador, Belize, and Jamaica. They also led the evaluation and design of SARAS aligned with IFC and IDB standards in banking in Colombia and designed environmental/climate management and eco-efficiency management systems for several financial institutions in Bolivia.

Crafting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are both impactful and easy to measure, we tailored our approach to NESsT's diverse portfolio, considering project size, sector, and region. Our collaborative work with the NESsT team ensured seamless knowledge transfer, empowering them to independently monitor and enhance environmental practices across all projects. NESsT is now poised to navigate environmental challenges with a commitment to sustainability, reflecting our dedication to providing top-tier Environmental Assessment and Advisory Services.

SASA supported the technical team of the Paraguayan and Bolivian governments in developing an RPP (Readiness Preparation Proposal) to access funding from the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF). It also participated as part of the FCPF’s TAP (Technical Advisory Panel), reviewing and providing recommendations to the RPPs of several countries in the region, on the participation of the indigenous sector and elements of the REDD+ strategy such as institutional arrangements. Support was also provided to countries in the region that had funding and began the process of preparing and developing their REDD+ Strategies, which lasted about 10 years, carrying out mid-term and end-of-term evaluations of projects financed by the FCPF and UNREDD. In addition, support was provided in the preparation of National GHG Inventories, Baselines and in the preparation of technical information for the NDCs. In this context, support was provided to the government of Paraguay in evaluating the REDD+ process and in the development of the Readiness Preparation Proposal (RPP). Areas of work included the development of a country strategy that is compatible with REDD+ and the financial environment.

By being part of the scheme, there is a commitment on the part of the companies to implement reduction actions identified from the diagnosis of their measurements. As well as this, they must establish their reduction goals in the short and medium term and express their commitment to offset their emissions by financially supporting conservation and deforestation reduction projects in Bolivia’s forests.

The objective of the project was to contribute to a comprehensive, sustainable, and collaborative water management in Cuenca, to ensure its availability in quantity and quality in the long term, through the conservation of water sources, demand management, and pollution prevention.

SASA fully developed the four specific objectives determined for the project:

• SO1. Consolidate a diagnosis on water management in Cuenca (in urban and rural areas) that includes supporting data and information for the identification of gaps, weaknesses, and potential to achieve water security in the Canton in the short, medium, and long term, considering climate change scenarios and the identification of stakeholders involved and their competencies.
• SO2. Develop a portfolio of projects aimed at the conservation of water sources, demand management, and water resource contamination prevention, prioritized and validated through a participatory process with the key stakeholders.
• SO3. Propose a sustainable financing strategy to implement the project portfolio, considering the construction of public-private partnerships, innovative financing schemes (e.g. green bonds), and water funds, among others.
• SO4. Prioritize pilot projects to facilitate their implementation.

Tools and other instruments (diagnostic study, calculation tools, manuals and video tutorials, technical standards document, pilot testing with three companies, and training for the internal technical team) were used to facilitate this process, and make it possible to obtain statistical data and establish timely strategic measures through an information consolidation panel.

To facilitate the participation of private sector companies, an online platform for measuring and reporting the Water Footprint and Carbon Footprint was developed, which has the advantage of providing results quickly, efficiently and transparently. A key element of the process was the training of staff from the companies that took part in the project, as well as staff from the Chamber of Commerce and the Autonomous Decentralized Municipal Government of Cuenca.

The project consists of the development of a flexible tool for calculating the Carbon Footprint of two types of corn (flint corn and generic corn) and two derivatives (bioethanol and starch), including the possibility of including primary emission factors established in the studies compiled by MAIZAR. The main objective of the project is to encourage the companies and organizations that make up MAIZAR to measure the Carbon Footprint of their products and services. The project also seeks to develop an action plan to identify opportunities for Carbon Footprint reduction.

In 2022, SASA collaborated with Industrias Sofia in the measurement and comprehensive management of the Carbon Footprint and Water Footprint indicators for their production and administrative facilities in the city of Santa Cruz. Within the framework of this project, the quantification of both indicators was carried out in a joint and collaborative manner with designated staff within Industrias Sofia; thus working in a joint and coordinated manner. Once the indicators were measured and quantified, the results were presented, as well as the proposal of action plans for measures to reduce these indicators, so that Industrias Sofia's processes and actions can be optimized. Likewise, the institution's staff were trained so that in the future they can quantify the Carbon Footprint and Water Footprint indicators again and thus have a comparative record for years, which will allow them to improve their production increasingly, taking care of their emissions and water resources.

Both footprints of the company's facilities were quantified, in order to subsequently identify and evaluate actions to reduce and offset the Carbon Footprint and Water Footprint according to the results obtained. Similarly, staff were trained to measure and monitor the footprints, in addition to providing a specific online tool for Manquiri Mining, so that company staff can enter data and calculate the footprints for future management.

With the support of Banco FIE S.A., Banco Sol, Laboratorio Bagó, Andean Valley, Banco de Desarrollo Porductivo and Banco Los Andes ProCredit, as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies, 8% of the total Dakar Footprint was offset in 2014, 2015 and 2016. In 2014, 2015 and 2016, the project to install solar stoves in the communities of Totora K, Colchani, Sivingani, Alpacani and Quisavinto in the southwest of the country, and the installation of two solar panels at the CNS hospital in Uyuni, in addition to contributing to offsetting the DAKAR Carbon Footprint, have enabled access to clean energy for local populations.

This analysis allows us to make informed decisions and work on initiatives that reduce the footprint and promote more sustainable practices in the production of these products.

This initiative not only reflects our dedication to sustainability, but also provides a solid foundation for implementing strategies that minimize the bank's environmental impact. We are proud to lead the way towards more sustainable finances.

Some of its main functions are:
• Inventory or baseline module
• Climate planning and monitoring module to support decision-making
• Cloud data storage
• Multiple users
• Allows you to configure user permissions for diverse types of users
• Friendly and dynamic interface
• Graphs and pivot tables
• Generation of per capita footprint indicators, cost efficiency indicators of footprint reduction measures, etc.
• Creation of reports
• Allows uploading supporting documentation and verification of information

The most important reason for proper waste management is the protection of the environment and the health and safety of the population. Certain types of waste can be hazardous and can pollute the environment. Poor waste management practices can also lead to soil and air pollution, which can result in serious medical conditions in humans and animals. Implementing good waste management practices helps protect the environment. This game helps children learn these important concepts.