West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) was hailed as one of 28 “climate smart utilities” worldwide during the 2024 International Water Association (IWA) Climate Smart Utilities Recognition held recently in Toronto, Canada.
IWA extended this recognition to Maynilad for its innovative strategies to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, particularly in its approaches to reducing water losses, expanding wastewater services, boosting water production for more reliable service, and pursuing sustainability programs in line with its “climate neutral by 2037” goal.
Maynilad is one of 28 utilities from 19 different countries that were recognized as “climate smart” following a robust review of 92 total applications worldwide by expert, independent jury members.
“Being recognized by IWA as a ‘climate smart’ utility affirms our commitment to addressing the challenges of climate change. This is a testament to the hard work of our team and our continuous efforts to implement sustainable practices that ensure water security for future generations,” said Maynilad Chief Sustainability Officer Atty. Roel S. Espiritu.
IWA is a global network of water professionals who collaborate to promote the development and implementation of innovative and effective approaches to water management. Its Climate Smart Recognition Program highlights utilities that are “leading the way towards a low carbon water and sanitation sector, embracing the shift needed to adapt to and mitigate climate change”.
Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) in the Philippines in terms of customer base. Its service area includes the cities of Manila (all but portions of San Andres and Sta. Ana), Quezon City, Makati Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas, and Malabon, all in Metro Manila; and the cities of Cavite, Bacoor, and Imus, and the towns of Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario, all in the province of Cavite.