A glance into the crystal ball of science and data to prepare for the post-pandemic year NEW META The metaverse, AI technology, sustainability, and high quality content are some of the primary trends this year “Only the unknown frightens men,” says the French poet, journalist, novelist, and...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL In late November, we mounted our first Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum, and the over-arching idea was to bring home to the public, and to the business community, how there already exists a multitude of touch points for sustainability and ESG...
The fisheries sector is a vital player in ensuring food security in the coming decades. The industry has seen record levels of production in recent years and is still expected to expand. According to the latest State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) in 2020, the industry contributed 214...
The increase in global fish consumption far outpaced the world's population growth in the past few decades, and is expected to continue doing so in the coming years. This growing demand for fish continues to challenge the notion of sustainability in the fisheries industry. Photo by Jimmy...
Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC Group) has unveiled a comprehensive sustainability roadmap in line with the Ajinomoto Group’s goal to reduce environmental impact by 50 percent by 2030, while improving business performance. APC Group Chief Sustainability Officer Ernesto Carlos said the...
Bamboo is known for its sturdiness and its many uses, which can range from food to furniture. At Base Bahay Foundation (BBF), it is the foundation for a secure and permanent home for many families. BBF, an non-profit, non-government organization (NGO), is a project of the Hilti Foundation,...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL On the surface, the mission of the Sustainability Forum’s Recognition Night was crystal clear - to honor and give thanks to those who had participated as speakers and sponsors of the two-day forum. The intent of the forum was to showcase the...
It is impossible to look to the future without putting sustainability at the forefront of present action. That is why for Manila Bulletin’s inaugural Sustainability Forum, anchored on the theme “Beyond Green,” audiences learned best practices from sustainability trailblazers who have...
The worsening effects of climate change, pandemic, and raging wars have altered global patterns of food production, trade, and consumption. The crisis in food supply exposed the different lapses in the global food system neglected for the past several years. Photo from Tom Fisk/Pexels Climate...
• The company aims for all its projects to have net zero carbon footprint by 2030. • Arthaland Senior Vice-President Oliver Chan said the company is about 60 percent into implementing decarbonization. • Eluria, a luxury residential development in Legazpi Village in Makati City, features 100...
When it comes to making conscious decisions, it appears that Filipinos are concerned about what they put in their shopping carts. According to a recent survey conducted by Allianz PNB Life, approximately 42% of consumers are more likely to shop sustainably. In an earlier report by Nielsen, it...
Today is the second day of Manila Bulletin’s 1st Sustainability Forum. Yesterday, nine online talks were presented by companies that have exhibited efforts that went “beyond green.” They include SM Group where Hans Sy Jr. talked about their disaster preparedness and resilience efforts. Oliver...
