Organized by the Investment Division and the OECD Centre for Responsible Business Conduct in Asunción, in collaboration with Business at OECD, the event gathered representatives from governments, international organizations and companies to discuss how OECD standards can boost sustainability and resilience in regional investment.
«Today, Chile is auspiciously positioned to offer investment opportunities critical to global challenges like climate change.»
She noted that the country has become one of the most attractive emerging markets for investing in clean energy, critical minerals and new industries related to green hydrogen.
«Of the US$56 billion portfolio InvestChile managed last year, green hydrogen, wind and solar generation and storage projects accounted for approximately US$37 billion,» Flores said.
Karla Flores commented on the factors that are currently attracting responsible investment:
«Investors value environments that offer legal certainty, institutional stability and a clear purpose.»
She noted that InvestChile has incorporated sustainability into all its promotional efforts across the board, from proactive project identification to investor assistance.
«We support initiatives that drive decarbonization, promote technological innovation and strengthen Chile’s position in sustainable value chains,» she added.
InvestChile’s participation in the OECD Ministerial Summit reaffirms Chile’s commitment to attracting responsible, sustainable foreign direct investment that aligns with international standards of Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).