Peru recognizes projects advancing Sustainable Development Goals
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In Peru, the Perú por los ODS 2026 initiative recognized 15 projects from businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and civil society organizations for their contributions to sustainable development.
The awards were presented during the Peru Sustainable Summit 2026, which brought together representatives from various sectors. This year’s edition received 155 applications, narrowing down to 40 finalists evaluated across five themes. People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships. The winning projects addressed diverse issues.
Wiener University’s dental health program provided over 822,000 dental treatments to 129,000 people. Trupal’s recycling center established a sustainable system for recovering cardboard. Cálidda received recognition for its sustainable cultural heritage management program, while acciona.org Perú expanded electricity access to rural communities in the Amazon using solar systems. Newmont ALAC and Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) were also honored for their work strengthening public management in Cajamarca and funding educational infrastructure projects, respectively.
Since 2013, BCP has financed 56 educational infrastructure projects through its “Works for Taxes” program, investing over 596 million soles. Perú por los ODS aims to identify and celebrate initiatives that advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with this year’s program also including a new category for “Works for Taxes” projects.
