Speaker

About the speaker: 

Environmental attorney with more than 20 years of traceable professional experience advising domestic and international companies in infrastructure, food production, agriculture, forestry management, protection and management of marine and coastal ecosystems, tourism and waste management. Extensive knowledge of Mexico’s environmental policy and institutional framework and sound understanding of environmental sustainability challenges in multinational companies. Knowledge on adaptation and mitigation of climate change, land sustainable management, circular economy, Equator Principles and compliance of environmental, social and corporate governance. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Company info:

Bustamante + Freyre´s dedication to socio-environmental impact and ESG compliance has positioned the firm at the forefront of environmental litigation and policy advocacy. Our strategic approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conservation and management of coastal, wetlands, and aquatic ecosystems, waste management, and water regulation reflects a deep commitment to sustainable development, through the advisory for industries, government and non-governmental organizations alike.

Presentation: 

• Regulatory De-risking: It emphasizes that the Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure (PEIA) and the LGEEPA (specifically Articles 28 and 30) are strategic planning tools rather than bureaucratic hurdles. They are necessary for the adequate development of the Project. 

• Circular Economy Integration: The pitch proposes a transition toward the General Circular Economy Law and the General Law for the Prevention and Comprehensive Management of Waste (LGPGIR), treating sargassum as a raw material for biofuels, in accordance to provisions set forth in the recently pubclished Biofuels Law in Mexico. 

• Strategic Due Diligence: It identifies pre-feasibility as the critical phase, involving background checks on land tenure, environmental surveying under Marine Ecological Planning Programs and  other ennvironmental and social regulations. 

• Value Proposition: Finally, it positions Bustamante + Freyre as the essential specialized consultancy to navigate this complex intersection of environmental science and Mexican federal law.