United Nations Global Compact
We support
At Sofipa Corporation, we reaffirm our commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices. As part of this conviction, we have integrated the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact into all our operations, covering its four key pillars: Human Rights, Labor Standards, Environment, and Anti-Corruption.
By aligning our strategies and activities with these principles, we strengthen our mission to be a leading financial institution supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
Our financial solutions foster economic growth while actively contributing to a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development for society.
What is the Global Compact?
Launched by the United Nations in 2000, the Global Compact is a call to companies to align their strategies and operations with ten universal principles (Human Rights, Labor Standards, Environment, and Anti-Corruption), thereby promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Today, this global initiative includes over 17,000 companies across more than 160 countries.
Our ESG Commitment
Sofipa’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is rooted in a business model that generates positive social impact. We aim to create sustainable value for our clients, collaborators, investors, and the community by integrating ESG considerations into our strategy and operations.
Our Sustainability Approach
At SOFIPA, we believe sustainability must be present in everything we do. That’s why we work across three key areas: environmental, social, and economic.
These three dimensions are interconnected, helping us generate a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment.Furthermore, all our actions are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), guiding us toward a better future for all.
ESG Strategic Objectives
We are committed to building a more sustainable world
Our Social Commitment
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SOFIPA: Driving Financial Inclusion for Development
At SOFIPA, we promote responsible financial inclusion as a priority, ensuring that our products and services generate a positive impact on the lives of our clients and their communities. We focus on providing financial education and promoting sustainable economic development in the areas where we operate.
Our Impact as of: June 2025
Adherence to the United Nations Global Compact
Formalizing our commitment to its ten fundamental principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
Implementation of the Social Performance Policy
Based on IFC’s Performance Standard 1, this policy guides our actions to manage the social and environmental impacts of our operations.
Receiving the ESR Distinction (Socially Responsible Company)
This recognition from CEMEFI validates our responsible and ethical practices in various areas, including community and environmental commitment.
3-Star Social Rating out of 5 Granted by MicroRate
This independent rating evaluates our social performance and the positive impact we generate for our clients.
We Currently Hold the ESR Distinction
We are committed to excellence and sustainability, adopting global standards such as Social and Environmental Performance Management (including client protection via the Smart Campaign), the Ten Principles of the Global Compact (Mexico Network, WEPs), and ISO 26000—earning us the ESR distinction.
Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
At SOFIPA Corporation, we reaffirm our commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment by symbolically adhering to the WEPs—principles established by UN Women and the Global Compact in 2010.
Innovation and Technology
This cutting-edge tool aims to digitize and automate our operational processes, and we are proud to share that it represents a major step toward reducing paper usage and minimizing our environmental impact.
