The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) announced on April 22 its ongoing commitment to sustainable development in Peru, highlighting efforts to promote decarbonization and cleaner industrial production as part of Earth Day activities.
This initiative is significant because it aims to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector, aligning with national climate change mitigation goals. The ministry encourages practices such as the use of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, electrification of industrial processes, circular economy strategies, clean technologies, and carbon capture.
A key tool in this strategy is the Clean Production Agreements (AP+L), which are voluntary commitments by companies to incorporate actions focused on circular economy principles, decarbonization, and ozone layer protection. Since 2015, twenty companies have signed these agreements with PRODUCE. These companies receive technical support for reporting progress and implementing their targets. Participating sectors include paper and cardboard, plastics and rubber, metalworking, chemicals, energy, foundry operations, food processing, steelmaking, metals production, cement manufacturing, real estate services and trade associations.
One example cited by PRODUCE is Corporación Aceros Arequipa S.A., which uses electric arc furnaces to produce steel from recycled scrap metal—a process that reduces reliance on virgin raw materials. The company has invested over $500 million in modernizing processes and optimizing energy use. Another participant is cement manufacturer Yura S.A., which operates a photovoltaic solar plant generating about 80 GWh per year—covering nearly 30% of its energy needs through clean sources.
“The drive for industrial decarbonization not only reflects an environmental commitment but also represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen our companies’ competitiveness. At PRODUCE we promote concrete tools such as Clean Production Agreements that enable micro-entrepreneurs (MYPE) and industry at large to move toward more efficient processes aligned with international standards,” said Vice Minister Juan Carlos Requejo Alemán.
According to the official website, the Ministry serves producers throughout Peru by promoting social inclusion initiatives aimed at improving living conditions for fishermen and producers. It oversees national policies for fishing, aquaculture and industry; issues regulations supporting sustainable development; provides technical assistance; operates several facilities in San Isidro including business development centers; functions under ministerial leadership; serves communities nationwide; strengthens small enterprises through training programs; offers support services across sectors; fosters harmonious economic growth; implements sustainability measures recognized internationally—including praise from the OECD for sustainable fishing efforts.
