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Ayala Land goes all-in on energy-saving drive with 350 properties

Published Jun 4, 2026 04:26 pm
DOE, Ayala Land Launch O.N.E. campaign to mobilize nationwide energy drive
DOE, Ayala Land Launch O.N.E. campaign to mobilize nationwide energy drive
IN THE PHOTO (left to right): Patrick T. Aquino, Director, Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB); Sec. Sharon S. Garin, DOE; Councilor Alvinleen “Ivie” Dizon, 2nd District of Taguig City; Robert S. Lao, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ayala Land, Inc.; Enrique B. Manuel Jr., Chief Operating Officer, FBDC, leading the O.N.E. (Oras Natin sa Efficiency) Campaign initiative, a nationwide effort encouraging energy efficiency and sustainable energy practices.
IN THE PHOTO (left to right): Patrick T. Aquino, Director, Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB); Sec. Sharon S. Garin, DOE; Councilor Alvinleen “Ivie” Dizon, 2nd District of Taguig City; Robert S. Lao, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ayala Land, Inc.; Enrique B. Manuel Jr., Chief Operating Officer, FBDC, leading the O.N.E. (Oras Natin sa Efficiency) Campaign initiative, a nationwide effort encouraging energy efficiency and sustainable energy practices.
Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is expanding its participation in a government-led energy conservation initiative by committing its entire real estate portfolio to the program rather than just its shopping malls.
Robert S. Lao, ALI chief sustainability officer, said the developer will enroll 350 properties—including 34 malls, 76 office buildings, 16 hotels, and 136 residential developments—into the Department of Energy’s (DOE) “Oras Natin sa Efficiency” (O.N.E.) campaign.
The nationwide demand-side management strategy encourages businesses and households to cut non-essential electricity use for one hour each week to bolster grid reliability.
Ayala Land’s broader commitment comes as the Philippines faces recurring power grid alerts during peak demand months, prompting both the state and the private sector to step up efficiency measures. The developer consumes approximately one million megawatt-hours of electricity annually across its nationwide network of estates, logistics hubs, and commercial buildings.
“Ayala Land has long recognized that energy efficiency is fundamental to sustainable development,” Lao said during the official launch of the partnership. “Our commitment goes beyond compliance—we are systematically transforming how our estates, buildings, and operations consume energy.”
Under the implementation framework, ALI’s shopping malls will turn off non-essential lighting and lower power usage for one hour every Tuesday from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The company’s corporate office towers will execute the same protocol every Saturday, according to Mabel Reyes, ALI corporate sustainability manager.
The initiative will also extend to properties managed by Fort Bonifacio Development Corp. and residential complexes overseen by Ayala Property Management Corp., Reyes said.
The energy department is counting on corporate heavyweights to drive the success of the O.N.E. campaign, viewing collective private sector action as critical to mitigating power supply strains.
“Through O.N.E., we are empowering every Filipino to take part in securing our nation’s energy future,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said, adding that small, coordinated reductions in power consumption yield significant macroeconomic impacts.
For ALI, the partnership builds on a long-term decarbonization strategy. The company has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Currently, 98 percent of Ayala Land’s commercial properties are powered by renewable energy or offset by renewable energy certificates. The developer also operates 15.3 megawatts of rooftop solar capacity across 13 Ayala Malls, with plans to expand that capacity to 38.4 megawatts by 2027 through its logistics and hospitality arms. Green certifications, including LEED and IFC EDGE standards, cover 2.7 million square meters of its gross floor area.

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