Makati City has once again been recognized by global environment organization CDP as an "A-List City" for 2025 for the third consecutive year, a testament to the city's continuous adherence to environmental transparency and climate action.

“This recognition reflects our continuing commitment to environmental stewardship and climate resilience. In Makati, we understand that transparency is the foundation of effective climate action. By sharing our environmental data and progress with the global community, we hold ourselves accountable and contribute to the collective effort to address climate change,” Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay said. 

"CDP operates the world's only independent environmental disclosure system. In 2025, over 1,000 cities, states, and regions reported environmental data through CDP. The 120 cities that achieved an A score demonstrate comprehensive disclosure, mature environmental governance, and meaningful progress toward ecological resilience," she added.

To earn an A score, a city must meet a series of leadership criteria. This includes publicly disclosing environmental data through the CDP-ICLEI Track platform, maintaining a comprehensive city-wide emissions inventory, publishing a credible climate action plan, completing a full climate risk and vulnerability assessment, and setting a clear climate adaptation goal that outlines how the city will address current and future climate hazards.

The mayor underscored the importance of continuing this work for future generations. 

“The climate crisis demands action, not just words. We have taken concrete steps to reduce our emissions, strengthen our resilience, and protect our communities. This A-List recognition validates our approach, but more importantly, it reinforces our responsibility to do more," Binay noted.

Makati's comprehensive approach to climate action includes detailed greenhouse gas emissions inventories, climate risk assessments, and action plans that drive tangible impact. 

The city has also demonstrated leadership through initiatives ranging from green infrastructure and sustainable transportation to waste management systems and disaster preparedness programs.

“As one of the Philippines’ most dynamic cities, Makati has a unique responsibility to lead by example. We are not only the financial and commercial heart of the nation but also a community committed to building a sustainable future. Our participation in CDP reinforces our position as a city that takes climate action seriously and delivers results that benefit our residents and the planet," the mayor explained, noting that the cities on the 2025 CDP A-List represent every inhabited continent and include large and small urban centers that have set the global benchmark for environmental leadership. 

"By participating in CDP, Makati reinforces its commitment to providing critical data that empowers communities, policymakers, and private sector partners to make informed, climate-resilient decisions," Binay said.

"Climate change affects all of us, regardless of borders. By working together and sharing our progress, cities like Makati can inspire others to take action. We will continue to push forward, to innovate, and to ensure that our children inherit a city that is not just prosperous but sustainable and resilient," she stressed.