ICTSI Honduras launches first sustainability report

A subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) in Honduras, Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC) is the first port in the country and the CA-4 region to publish a sustainability report.

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 from 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,” explained 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.”

Key highlights from the report include:
Clean Energy Investment. Installation of 10,200 square meters of solar panels, generating 1.6 MWp of clean energy and significantly reducing OPC’s carbon footprint.

Community Impact. Initiatives such as Cascos Naranja (Orange Helmets), focused on improving the quality of life of neighboring communities, alongside projects in education, health and inclusion.

Operational Excellence. Certifications under ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and BASC standards, as well as compliance with IMDG and ISPS Codes, reinforcing OPC’s commitment to safe, sustainable and responsible operations.

Industry Recognition. 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.

The report also emphasizes OPC’s culture of respect, safety, diversity, and employee well-being, highlighting the company’s integrated approach to sustainability across environmental, social and governance areas.

Publishing the sustainability report 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 also enhances the perception of Honduras and Central America as attractive destinations for nearshoring and public-private partnerships, projecting stability and corporate responsibility.

By publishing its sustainability report, 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.

In February 2013, ICTSI, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC), won the international bid for the design, financing, construction, maintenance, operation, and exploration of Specialized Container and Cargo Terminal in the Republic of Honduras. An important port in Central America, OPC is the only port in the CA-4 region – comprised of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua- allowing containers loaded from the Honduran port to arrive at US ports already pre-checked and with a lower risk rate, resulting in greater speed for dispatch processes aside from reducing costs at destination.

Headquartered and established in 1988 in Manila, Philippines, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is in the business of port development, management and operations.  ICTSI’s portfolio of terminals and projects are located in developed and emerging market economies in the Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.  Independent with no shipping or consignee-related interests, ICTSI works and transacts transparently with all stakeholders of the supply chain.  ICTSI continues to receive global acclaim for its public-private partnerships, which are focused on sustainable development, and supported by corporate social responsibility initiatives.