Machupicchu Achieves Fourth Consecutive Carbon-Neutral Certification, Reinforcing Sustainable Tourism
Machupicchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has received its fourth consecutive carbon-neutral certification from the Green Initiative. This achievement marks it as the first UNESCO site to maintain this recognition for four consecutive years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to environmental impact reduction and sustainable tourism. Since 2025, the site has reduced its carbon footprint per visitor by over 8%. This progress is attributed to collaborative efforts involving the Municipality of Machupicchu, Inkaterra, Grupo AJE, Bosques Amazónicos (BAM), and PROMPERÚ. Key initiatives include circular economy solutions, enhanced waste management with PET plastic and cardboard recycling, a biodiesel plant converting used cooking oil into fuel, and a pyrolysis system for organic waste transformation into biochar. Additionally, environmental restoration efforts in 2024 captured over 5,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent and involved planting 6,596 native trees to restore ecosystems and protect biodiversity within the...
