At SUMAC, we are proud to announce that the Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) LAB, located in Lima, has achieved the prestigious EDGE Zero Carbon certification. This milestone establishes it as a benchmark in sustainability and energy efficiency, reaffirming BCP’s and SUMAC’s commitment to building a more sustainable future through the design and development of buildings that minimize their environmental impact.
Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) is an international system that certifies sustainable buildings by evaluating their performance in energy savings, water use, and reduction of embodied energy in materials. The Zero Carbon category represents the highest level of this certification, guaranteeing that the building fully offsets 100% of its operational carbon emissions.
This single-floor office project integrates innovative solutions that optimize resource consumption and reduce its carbon footprint. Among the main strategies:
Thanks to these measures, the building achieved:
Additionally, the reduction of 24 tons of CO₂ per year was offset through the purchase of carbon credits, achieving the Zero Carbon level.
This project contributes to reducing the carbon footprint and inspires other companies to adopt similar practices. Implementing energy efficiency strategies and the EDGE Zero Carbon certification is an investment in the future, both from an economic and environmental perspective.
EDGE certification enables companies to:
At SUMAC, we support our clients at every step of the certification process, offering comprehensive, personalized solutions that maximize the value of their projects.
Ready to transform your building into a sustainability model? Contact us and discover how we can help you obtain certifications such as EDGE, LEED, and others, implementing innovative strategies that benefit both your business and the planet.
