Aboitiz Power Corporation subsidiary Therma South, Inc. (TSI) recently released 84 olive ridley sea turtle or pawikan hatchlings following the nesting of 120 eggs along the power plant's coastline in Davao del Sur last March. In total, TSI and the Environmental Management Bureau, along with...
As part of its net-zero commitment by 2040, one of Asia’s leading real estate and property developers, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), partnered with global integrated energy company TotalEnergies for the installation of a two megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) system rooftop project...
It is high time for companies and organizations around the world to mobilize their commitments to sustainability. Supply chain operations is a key to it! Prepare to immerse yourself in the forefront of sustainable procurement and supply chain innovation at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City,...
June saw a wave of eco-conscious initiatives at many SM Supermalls in celebration of Philippine Environment Month, which coincides with World Bicycle Day on June 3, World Environment Day on June 5, and World Oceans Day on June 8. Pedaling for the planet SM Seaside City Cebu celebrates World Bicycle...
While accustomed to a life on the move below water, female sea turtles use their geomagnetic abilities, or an internal GPS, to return to their place of birth and lay their own eggs. At the same time, way above, migratory birds also possess their own inner compass, which guide them in moving from...
Did you know that in the Philippines, there is a law mandating you to plant one tree every year? The consolidation of Senate Bill No. 3146 and House Bill No. 4330 was enacted into law in 2012 as Republic Act No. 10176, known as the “Arbor Day Act of 2012.” This law revives the observance...
In today's rapidly changing world, it is more crucial than ever for students to grasp the significance of global issues and their role in shaping a sustainable future. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a blueprint for addressing the most pressing challenges facing humanity and...
Athena employees and partners launch Athena ‘Pawi-CAN’ trash bins during Earth Day 2024. Plastic pollution — from land to deep sea or oceans — has become a pressing issue in the Philippines. Even the World Bank has described the plastic pollution situation in the country as "staggering,"...
The Youth Cluster of Climate Reality PH comprises young leaders aged 15 to 30 Today is Earth Day, and in a world grappling with the urgent threat of climate crisis, young people have emerged as a powerful force in the global climate movement. At the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference...
This Earth Month, our focus shifts not only to the usual suspects of pollution and waste but to a more pressing and often overlooked crisis: the peril facing our protected areas. Recent weeks have seen a surge of concerns, as uproar emanates from popular hot spots like Bohol’s Chocolate Hills,...
Sustainability is becoming a word used by a lot of companies and people promoting a greener lifestyle. Some may say it’s a trend finally catching on with everyone, but to Hacienda Crafts, this has been their motto since its inception. Christina Borromeo-Gaston and Joey Gaston are at the Hacienda...
AboitizPower women engineers from its wind, geothermal, and hydro projects. From left: ARI Wind Project Development Manager Sandra Banisa, APRI Project Control Supervisor Sheryl Villegas, and Hedcor Civil Support Engineer Cherry Ann Gutierrez all thrive in their respective roles within the...
