The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is rapidly transforming professional services, and specialized consulting is no exception. I was inspired to write about this topic after a conversation with my nephew, who is studying law. We discussed his employment prospects after graduation. The reflection that emerged from our conversation is that AI now assistsRead more
The term “sustainability” has become a widely used word in business, regulatory and academic discourse. However, its meaning varies significantly depending on who uses it and from which professional or disciplinary lens it is approached. In this post, we explore the ambiguous nature of the sustainability concept, its main interpretations, and how it is appliedRead more
What is the social price of carbon? The carbon price is an economic tool that assigns a monetary value to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, usually expressed in USD per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (USD/tCO₂e). This price aims to reflect the social cost generated by these emissions in terms of climate impacts, health, agriculture,Read more
Photo by Tyler Casey published in Unsplash. On March 17, 2025, through RM 00078-2025-MINAM, the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) published the draft “Guidelines for the identification and incorporation of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures in investment projects subject to the National Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA)”. The main objective of these guidelines isRead more
Image by Nick Page from Unsplash. On February 18, 2025, the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) introduced the Baseline Development Guide Project through RM 00041-2025-MINAM. This guide aims to provide a common reference framework for conducting baseline studies and to assist users in interpreting data to define key environmental impact variables.From my perspective as aRead more
Image by Hans Luiggi from Unsplash. Introduction The Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) has proposed the creation of the Public Environmental Baseline, a platform that would compile environmental information to support the development of environmental permits (EIA). The document proposing this initiative highlights three main problems with the current environmental baselines in project permits: qualityRead more
I have just read the project for the modernization and reorganization of SENACE, and I have some observations based on my experience in relevant areas. For reference, SENACE is the national authority that evaluates Environmental Impact Studies. On Axis 1: “Modernizing the Environmental Certification Process” with the goal of strengthening and simplifying the certification process:Read more
Decades ago, environmental compliance was limited to companies whose operations interacted with and impacted the environment. In recent years, environmental compliance and sustainability policies have become increasingly relevant across all sectors, as reflected in various reporting standards and requirements (CRSD, CDP, TCFD, TNFD, among others). Based on my professional experience in environmental management within theRead more
The advancement of technology has allowed companies and public entities to optimize their operations regarding environmental compliance and monitoring. For example, remote sensors connected through the Internet of Things (IoT) facilitate real-time data collection, making access to information a challenge of the past.However, a new challenge arises: “What do we do with so much informationRead more
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