Latin American & Caribbean Council on Sustainable Infrastructure and Energy

LAC-CORE promotes sustainable infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean through Envision, collaboration, and innovation.

We support governments, developers, and financiers to integrate Envision principles into their infrastructure strategy.

About us

Through workshops, policy guidance, and strategic partnerships, LAC-CORE enables broader adoption of sustainable standards. By aligning infrastructure planning with the Envision framework, we help scale climate-aligned growth while improving outcomes for people and the planet.

Sustainability

Together, we build a more resilient future.

Advancing Certified Infrastructure for a Resilient Energy Future

Envision’s critical role in infrastructure sustainability

Envision is a framework that includes 64 sustainability and resilience indicators, called ‘credits’.

Quality of Life

Enhances community well-being through accessibility, mobility, safety, and social equity.

Leadership

Promotes ethical, collaborative decision-making and long-term stakeholder engagement.

Resource Allocation

Encourages efficient, responsible use of energy, materials, and funding across the project lifecycle.

Natural World

Protects ecosystems, air, water, and biodiversity through low-impact, nature-positive design.

Climate and Resilience

Strengthens infrastructure to withstand climate risks and adapt to future conditions.

Building Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure

A comprehensive framework to help projects align with climate goals, community needs, and responsible resource use.

Holistic Approach

Holistic Approach

Connecting innovation, new technologies, and financing opportunities to the development of renewable energy markets in Latin America and the Caribbean

Climate and Resilience Focus

Climate and Resilience Focus

With over 20 indicators dedicated to climate and risk management, the framework ensures infrastructure is future-proof and adaptive.

Globally Recognized Framework

Globally Recognized Framework

Used across North and Latin America, Envision helps certify projects that meet high standards of sustainability and accountability.

From Theory
to Impact

Envision-certified projects are already transforming landscapes, cities, and lives

Envision-certified projects are already transforming

Real projects across the LAC region are using Envision to raise environmental standards, engage communities, and build lasting value.

Why Sustainable Infrastructure Is Non-Negotiable

Why Sustainable Infrastructure Is Non-Negotiable

Infrastructure decisions made today will define the future of communities and ecosystems across Latin America and the Caribbean.