Peru Streamlines Environmental Processes to Boost Competitiveness and Economic Growth

Strategic Insights -

Peru's Ministry of Production has made significant strides in streamlining environmental processes, which is expected to strengthen the country's competitiveness and promote modern infrastructure in strategic sectors. According to Minister Sergio Gonzalez Guerrero, the ministry has cleared the way for over S/ 48 billion in investments by approving 170 environmental certifications. This move aims to accelerate strategic projects throughout the country and create a more agile and predictable regulatory framework.

Key Takeaways:

  • Peru's Ministry of Production has approved 170 environmental certifications, unlocking over S/ 48 billion in investments.
  • The ministry has updated the Environmental Management Regulations through Supreme Decree No. 012-2024-Produce to make it more agile and predictable.
  • Standardized terms of reference for 51 economic activities, including industrial parks and warehouses, have been approved through Ministerial Resolution No. 000142-2025-produce.
  • The First Sustainable Logistics Park of Peru, developed by Almacenes del Norte, represents a million-dollar private investment and will generate over 6,000 direct and indirect jobs.
  • The logistics park will efficiently connect the port of Callao, Jorge Chavez airport, and the future Megapuerto de Chancay, contributing to the country's competitiveness.
  • The Ministry of Production's policy aims to close gaps, raise competitiveness, and promote modern infrastructure to accompany the country's growth.

Statistics:

  • S/ 48 billion in investments cleared for approval through 170 environmental certifications.
  • 500,000 square meters of the First Sustainable Logistics Park of Peru.
  • $1 million private investment in the logistics park.
  • Over 6,000 direct and indirect jobs generated by the logistics park.
  • 51 economic activities with standardized terms of reference, including industrial parks and warehouses.

Sources:

  • Ministerio de Producción (2025, uncredited)
  • Supreme Decree No. 012-2024-Produce (2024, uncredited)
  • Ministerial Resolution No. 000142-2025-produce (2025, uncredited)
  • Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. (2025)
  • Contify.com (2025)