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The Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu obtained its third consecutive Carbon Neutral certification, consolidating itself as the only carbon neutral cultural heritage in the world.Machupicchu, an icon of world heritage and pride of Peru, thus reaffirms its global leadership in climate action by receiving, for the third time, the Carbon Neutral certification granted by the international organization Green Initiative, reported the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PROMPERU).
This recognition consolidates the Historical Sanctuary as a global model in the measurement, reduction and compensation of carbon emissions, demonstrating that the decarbonization of tourism is possible, measurable and replicable. The certification was achieved thanks to a collaborative governance model that involves PROMPERU, the District Municipality of Machupicchu, Inkaterra, Grupo AJE, SERNANP and Tetra Pak, together with strategic allies such as CANATUR, Latam Airlines and World Xchange, with the international support of UN Tourism, UN Climate Change, among other institutions.
In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action and the commitments assumed in the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, PROMPERU, through its Tourism Promotion Directorate, promotes the strengthening of skills that allow the sector to become an active promoter of environmental care and adaptation to climate change.
In a complementary manner, and in coherence with SDGs 11 and 12, the institution develops actions aimed at strengthening commercial management, tourism intelligence and the promotion of the Peru destination, prioritizing sustainability as a pillar of international competitiveness. These initiatives seek to ensure that tourism contributes to the conservation of biodiversity and cultural heritage, generating tangible benefits for local communities and promoting responsible and sustainable travel experiences.
The Machupicchu certification process was developed under a monitoring and verification system aligned with the principles of the Glasgow Declaration. The main results include a 7.07% reduction in the carbon footprint per tourist between 2019 and 2024, the capture of more than five thousand tons of CO2 equivalent through ecological restoration projects, the production of biodiesel and biochar, and the incorporation of electric vehicles for municipal services, complemented by compensation mechanisms of high environmental integrity.
Within the framework of its institutional commitment, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR), through PROMPERU, will actively participate in the Climate Talks Machupicchu 2025, a meeting that will bring together representatives of the public, private and academic sectors to share experiences, trends and solutions against climate change. This participation will reinforce Perus leadership in climate action applied to tourism and will position Machupicchu as a global model of climate management and regenerative destination.
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