ACEN, the listed renewable energy company of the Ayala group, has been recognized with two distinguished accolades at the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards 2025, held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Manila.

For the second consecutive year, ACEN has received the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award, a recognition program that honors organizations across Asia for outstanding HR practices, high employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures. The award is based on employee feedback and independent assessments, underscoring ACEN’s continued commitment to being an employer of choice.

Adding to this milestone, ACEN was also awarded the HR Asia Sustainable Workplace Award, a special category given only to 10 to 15 organizations each year. This distinction highlights ACEN’s unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices, as well as its leadership in fostering a culture of sustainability and eco-innovation that creates a positive impact on both the environment and society.

This year, ACEN proudly shares the honor with 48 other distinguished corporations across industries, among them are fellow Ayala companies Globe Telecom, GCash, and Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC).

The awards are determined through the Total Engagement Assessment Model (TEAM) survey, which included participation from ACEN employees across the head office and operating units. This was complemented by an audit presentation that highlighted the company’s breakthroughs in its HR Centers of Excellence (COE), HR business partner practice, and HR Shared Services – particularly in technological empowerment initiatives such as the implementation of a new HR Information System (myHR) last year.

JP Orbeta, ACEN’s Chief Human Resources Officer, expressed pride in the company’s achievement: “These awards are a powerful affirmation of our belief that together, we unlock more—for ourselves, our communities, and our planet. To be recognized as one of Asia’s best workplaces for the second consecutive year, and now as a sustainable workplace, tells us that our people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to drive meaningful change. We will continue to create an environment where our people can thrive, innovate, and lead the energy transition with purpose.”

These recognitions affirm ACEN’s strong workplace culture and dedication to sustainability, while further energizing the company to build a more inclusive, purpose-driven, and future-ready workplace where more is always possible.