Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property arm of JG Summit Holdings Inc., has transitioned 15 of its office buildings in Metro Manila to 100 percent renewable energy as it accelerates a portfolio-wide push toward environmental sustainability and long-term asset value.

The transition, which commenced in October 2025, encompasses standalone office developments and assets held under the company’s real estate investment trust, RL Commercial REIT Inc.

The shift covers approximately 650,000 square meters of gross leasable area—an expanse equivalent to roughly 85 football pitches—located across the business districts of Quezon City, Taguig, Pasig, and Mandaluyong.

By sourcing power from renewable providers, the developer expects to avoid approximately 39,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. According to company estimates, the reduction is comparable to removing nearly 8,500 passenger vehicles from the road for one year. The move follows a broader industry trend in the Philippines where corporate landlords are seeking "green" certifications to attract multinational tenants and institutional investors who are increasingly bound by environmental, social, and governance mandates.

The specific buildings included in the shift are GBF Centers 1 and 2, Tera Tower, Giga Tower, Zeta Tower, and Exxa Tower in Quezon City; Cyber Sigma in Taguig; and Cyberscape Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Cyber Omega in Pasig. In Mandaluyong, the transition includes Robinsons Cybergate Plaza and Cybergate Center Towers 1, 2, and 3. Robinsons Land aims to achieve 100% green building certification across its entire office portfolio by the end of 2026, building on existing LEED and EDGE certifications.

Jericho P. Go, president and chief executive officer of RL Commercial REIT and senior vice president of Robinsons Offices, characterized the initiative as a hedge against volatile energy costs and a response to evolving transport trends.

Go noted that the company began advocating for electric vehicle infrastructure four years ago to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, a strategy that has gained relevance as fuel prices have more than doubled in that period.

The transition is supported by MPower, the retail electricity supply arm of Manila Electric Co. The partnership extends a relationship between the Gokongwei Group and MPower that dates back to 2013.

Redel Domingo, senior vice president and head of MPower, said the collaboration reflects a shift in how corporate excellence is measured, moving beyond simple growth to include responsible impact on the environment.

Beyond energy procurement, Robinsons Land is integrating broader sustainability features into its developments, including solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations, and N+1 backup power systems to ensure business continuity.

While its Metro Manila assets remain the primary focus of the current renewable rollout, the developer continues to expand its footprint in provincial hubs such as Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Dumaguete to capture decentralizing demand.