Purpose / objectives

Help raise awareness in the business world about the effects of climate change, educating about how economies and businesses are affected by this phenomenon.

Coordinator: Paulina Galaz
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BritCham Chile holds a new Sustainability Committee session with José Miguel Benavente, Executive Vice President of CORFO

The British-Chilean Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the convening of its Sustainability Committee, which was attended by José Miguel Benavente, Executive Vice President of CORFO. At the meeting, held at the Providencia headquarters of the Catholic University of Valparaíso, the executive presented CORFO’s progress on its four strategic pillars: decarbonization, innovation, natural capital, and lithium, topics developed in various working groups within the organization.

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BritCham Chile promotes responsible consumption as a cornerstone of a sustainable future

The British-Chilean Chamber of Commerce (BritCham Chile), through its Sustainability Committee, held a new event last Thursday called “Responsible Consumption: Public Policy for a Sustainable Future” at the Anglo American offices.

The event featured Víctor Caro, Head of the Environmental Information and Economics Division of the Chilean Ministry of the Environment, who presented the objectives of the National Program for Sustainable Consumption and Production (PNCPS).

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Artificial Intelligence at the Service of the Environment: BritCham Chile Sustainability Committee Holds Meeting on Environmental Monitoring Technologies

The British-Chilean Chamber of Commerce (BritCham Chile), through its Sustainability Committee, held a prominent session last Thursday entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Monitoring” at the offices of our partner Arauco. The event brought together authorities, experts from the public and private sectors, and representatives of member companies to address the impact and opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) in environmental management and oversight processes.

During the session, the growing role of AI in environmental monitoring was discussed, exploring how these emerging technologies can contribute to addressing current environmental challenges in Chile, with a special emphasis on industrial sustainability and strengthening oversight mechanisms.

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BritCham Chile Promotes Dialogue on Challenges and Innovation in Environmental Assessment

This Tuesday, the Sustainability Committee of the British Chilean Chamber of Commerce (BritCham Chile) held a new discussion session featuring Valentina Durán Medina, Executive Director of the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA).

During her presentation, Durán shared a comprehensive perspective on the current challenges of the Environmental Impact Assessment System, addressing the status of ongoing projects, their compliance levels, and the innovative actions the SEA is implementing to modernize and improve the efficiency of its service.

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Activity on desalination and water security

At the Sustainability Committee of the Chilean-British Chamber of Commerce, we had the privilege of having Alberto Kresse, President of the Chilean Desalination and Reuse Association (ACADES), participate in an enriching activity entitled “Desalination as a Path to Water Security in Chile.”

This meeting was a valuable opportunity to reflect on the role of technology in addressing the water crisis affecting our country.

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2025 Sustainability Committee Meetings

We invite all member companies of the Chamber who want to join the Sustainability Committee in this year 2025.

• March 27, 10:00 – First Meeting
• April 29, 10:00 – Second Meeting
• May 27, 09:00 – First Talk about water and desalination
• June 24, 09:00 – Second Talk about SEA
• July 24, 09:00 – Third Talk about AI
• August 21, 09:00 – Fourth Talk about TBC
• September 30, 09:00 – Fifth Talk about TBC