ENCayetano Heredia Ranks No. 2 in Peru for University Sustainability in the UI GreenMetric 2026
The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026 places Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia No. 2 in Peru. This ranking assesses universities’ efforts in environmental sustainability across their campuses and their alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In this edition, our university achieved a score of 7,125 out of 10,000 points and ranked 473rd worldwide, improving by 50 points compared with the previous edition. Notable progress includes a 75-point increase in Water and the university’s first participation in the Governance and Digitalization category, where it obtained 1,050 points.
The 2026 edition introduced Governance and Digitalization, expanding the ranking methodology to seven categories: Setting and Infrastructure, Energy and Climate Change, Waste, Water, Transportation, Education and Research, and Governance and Digitalization. These areas are closely linked to sustainable development challenges and the SDGs.
This achievement reflects the work of different areas across the university, including the University Office for Social Responsibility and Community Engagement (DURVIS), Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (SSOMA), and the Office of Logistics and Operations (DLO), as well as the participation of the Cayetano Heredia community in volunteering activities, academic programs, and social responsibility initiatives.
Achieving this position reaffirms Cayetano Heredia’s commitment to a model of university management that integrates sustainability into its development. It is a commitment built through our classrooms, our campuses, and the collective efforts of our entire community.
About the Ranking
Created in 2010 by Universitas Indonesia, the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings evaluates universities’ sustainability performance. In its 2026 edition, it assessed 2,016 institutions from 110 countries and introduced Governance and Digitalization as a new category in its methodology.
Learn more: https://uigreenmetric.com/
Article prepared in collaboration with the University Office for Quality Management (DUGEC).
