Honduran regulatory reality, with international judgment
When a project receives international financing (IFC, IDB, World Bank, Equator-Principles commercial banks) or when the client is a multinational under global ESG scrutiny, environmental and social requirements multiply. Aligning Honduran regulatory reality with international standards requires a team that masters both worlds — and connects them without contradictions.
Service scope
- Gap analysis between Honduran law and international standards
- Preparation of Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAP)
- Alignment with IFC Performance Standards 1–8
- Implementation of the Equator Principles for bank financing
- ESG reporting for parent company and global stakeholders
- Environmental due diligence support for transactions
Why choose ACQUA
We have worked under IFC Performance Standards since the 2006 version and maintain relationships with the Independent Environmental Consultants designated by financial institutions. We know when the Honduran regulator is enough and when the international financier requires more.
Sectors we support
Multilaterally financed energy projects, M&A transactions with environmental due diligence, multinationals with corporate ESG policies, clients with green bonds or sustainable finance.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre Alignment with International Standards
Regulatory clarity with technical-legal judgment. We answer the most common questions from project directors and compliance officers.
When is alignment with IFC Performance Standards needed?
When the project receives a loan or investment from IFC, IDB, World Bank, Equator-Principles banks, or when the client must report ESG under global corporate policies.
Can you prepare an ESAP?
Yes — it is one of our usual deliverables. An Environmental and Social Action Plan is the operational document that links the ESIA to the financing's contractual commitments.
Do you coordinate with Independent Environmental Consultants?
Yes. We have worked under the oversight of IECs designated by financial institutions, ensuring our deliverables pass independent review without critical observations.
Do you cover environmental due diligence for M&A?
Yes. We carry out environmental and social due diligence for merger and acquisition transactions, assessing hidden liabilities, regulatory risk and the asset's ESG exposure.