Deutschland - Wirtschaftshilfe an das Ausland - 81322574-Acelerando la transición hacia la economía circular, la gestión de los residuos y las tecnologías neutras en carbono

Despite Peru"s progress in developing national and sectoral strategies for the circular economy and climate change mitigation, significant implementation challenges remain. Circular practices are still limited among micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which make up the vast majority of the country"s industrial and commercial base. Likewise, the adoption of carbon-neutral technologies-such as energy efficiency, renewable self-generation, and digital optimisation-remains in its early stages. Structural barriers include fragmented governance, limited technical capacities, weak inter-institutional coordination, restricted access to financing, the absence of scalable business models, and the lack of a circular value chain perspective among anchor companies and their supplier networks. In this context, GIZ is implementing the technical cooperation project "Circular economy for climate-friendly urban development II - ProCircular" between 2025 and 2027 and will launch the project "Use of carbon-neutral technologies to scale up mitigation measures in strategic sectors - ProEficiencia" in 2026. ProCircular aims to enhance the adoption of resource-efficient and climate-friendly circular economy practices among companies in the manufacturing and commerce sectors across selected value chains. In parallel, ProEficiencia focuses on promoting the integrated use of carbon-neutral technologies in the same sectors, in support of Peru"s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Both projects target companies in the food, beverage, and domestic trade sectors, relevant ministries, business associations, and financial institutions. The ProCircular project, its political counterpart is the Ministry of Production. Its outputs are: (i) Improving the enabling conditions for circular value chains through systemic interventions, (ii) Developing business models in circular value chains, and (iii) Disseminating and transferring good practices from circular value chain models through systemic interventions. On the other hand, the ProEficiencia Project, its political counterpart is the Ministry of the Environment. Its outputs are: (i) Improved coordination of the use of carbon-neutral technologies and practices throughout value chains, (ii) Increasing availability of business models for the use of carbon-neutral technologies and practices that take gender issues into account throughout value chains, and (iii) Improved conditions for scaling up gender-sensitive approaches to the use of carbon-neutral technologies and practices. These initiatives aim to strengthen the implementation of integrated circular economy approaches and carbon-neutral technologies within Peruvian companies, particularly within the manufacturing and commerce sectors. Both projects form part of the Peru-Germany Climate Alliance, a bilateral initiative that supports Peru's transition towards a sustainable, inclusive and low-carbon economy. GIZ is implementing the technical cooperation project ProCircular between 2025 and 2027 and will launch the ProEficiencia project in 2026 in Peru. ProCircular aims to enhance the adoption of resource-efficient and climate-friendly circular economy practices among companies in the manufacturing and commerce sectors across selected value chains. In parallel, ProEficiencia focuses on promoting the integrated use of carbon-neutral technologies in the same sectors, in support of Peru"s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Both projects target groups: - Companies with a significant environmental footprint and potential for circular and low-emission innovation; - Technical and managerial staff from public institutions (e.g., PRODUCE, MVCS, MINAM, regional governments); - Business support entities such as Centres for Productive Innovation and Technology Transfer (CITEs), Chambers of Commerce, and specialised technical service providers; - Women-led enterprises and stakeholders, particularly in underrepresented value chains and regions. The contractor will support the implementation of the following working packages: For ProCircular, the working package and main activities are: Work Package 1: Scaling up good practices in circular economy business models with a value chain and gender approach. This package aims to strengthen the enabling conditions so that successful circular economy practices can be adopted, replicated and scaled up at territorial and business levels. There is a particular focus on encouraging the participation of women and regional stakeholders. 1.1 Awareness campaign on circular business models and gender equality. 1.2 Partnerships for knowledge transfer on circular economy and gender equality. 1.3 Strengthening CITEs, chambers of commerce, and regional actors in circular economy implementation 1.4 Organising exchange visits and study tours on circular economy For ProEficiencia, the working packages and main activities are: Work Package 2: Strengthening inter-institutional and intergovernmental coordination mechanisms. This package aims to strengthen the coordination mechanisms between institutions and governments to promote carbon-neutral technologies and practices within the manufacturing sector's value chains and domestic trade. 2.1 Strengthening national and regional coordination mechanisms to promote the use of carbon-neutral technologies throughout value chains 2.2 Creating and harmonising regulatory, technical, and promotional instruments that support the adoption of carbon-neutral technologies, with a focus on gender and territorial inclusion Work Package 3: Strengthening the knowledge of key actors in the productive ecosystem and promoting experience exchange. The aim of the package is to strengthen the knowledge of key players in the productive ecosystem and promote the exchange of experiences on energy efficiency and carbon-neutral technologies, with an emphasis on the participation of MSMEs, women and regions with less access to technological solutions. 3.1 Establishing regional learning networks 3.2 Promoting gender-sensitive learning formats 3.3 Providing advisory services for the development of specialised technical assistance 3.4 Facilitating exchanges with international networks of good practices Expected contribution and implementation approach: These services are expected to contribute to the operationalisation of national roadmaps, enhancing the competitiveness and environmental performance of Peruvian enterprises and aligning them with international sustainability standards, particularly those of the European Union. Given the urgent need to scale up circularity and decarbonisation, consultancy services should be delivered flexible, in a coordinated and results-oriented manner, ensuring synergies with existing platforms and other donor-funded initiatives.