Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corporation (MPT South) was recognized for its green headquarters and sustainability practices.
MPT South, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), the toll road development arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), was awarded a LEED Gold Certification for its headquarters, MPT South Hub.
LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a globally recognized symbol of excellence in green building.
LEED certification ensures electricity cost savings, lower carbon emissions and healthier environments where people live, work, learn, play, and worship.
MPT South Hub sits in a 5,237 sqm, four-story building located in Imus, Cavite.
It has a biophilic design with a full view of the outside surroundings and natural daylight and ventilation.
The hub consumes at least 40 percent less indoor water with the use of modern water-efficient fixtures and 50 percent less outdoor water through rainwater harvesting.
The building also has an electronic vehicle (EV) charging station for its e-vehicle fleet and plans to convert to all EVs as its vehicles reach attrition.
The Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) gave the award to MPT South.
"It's a testament as to how serious our organization is in integrating sustainability in the way we build and operate our businesses,” remarked MPIC Chairman and President, Manny V. Pangilinan in a statement.
"MPTC is committed to advancing sustainability," stressed Rodrigo E. Franco, MPTC President, and Chief Executive Officer.
"We are extremely honored to have one of our facilities certified by a world-renowned body as a green building. This inspires us to continue the implementation of our infrastructure projects with the least disruption to the communities and the environment,” he concluded.