Schneider Electric: 98% of PH companies have sustainability targets, 22% to invest $1M+ in sustainability in the next 2 years

Improving digitalization and enhancing supply chain sustainability identified as the two biggest areas of planned investment

98% of PH companies have established sustainability targets, with 22% planning to invest at least USD 1M or more into sustainability in the next 2 years

In Asia, sustainability is a high priority for 60% of business leaders, and nearly half have established comprehensive strategies and targets

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced findings from its annual Green Impact Gap survey. It underscores Asia Pacific’s sustainability journey. According to the survey, 98% of PH companies have established sustainability targets, 22% plan to invest at least USD 1M or more towards their sustainability agenda in the next 2 years. Additionally, the primary focus for this investment includes prioritizing digitalization as a key driver of their sustainability strategies. 

Schneider Electric spoke to 4,500 leaders across nine countries to gather perspectives of business leaders in the Asia Pacific region. The markets include Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. The survey was conducted with the market research company, Milieu Insight.

MMDA Empowers Vitas Communities Through Waste Management Seminar

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA),  through the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP), continues to drive community-based solid waste management (SWM) initiatives by conducting its SWM seminar series.

This seminar aims to educate and empower communities about the environmental impact and benefits of proper solid waste management (SWM) practices, like waste segregation at source and storage, recovery and recycling, and disposal. This initiative targets to demonstrate to residents and empower barangays with the necessary knowledge on how proper waste management can be a source of economic gain, offering a real incentive for communities to adopt and sustain these practices.

Empowering Communities, Awarding Success: MMDA and Coca-Cola Recognize Metro Manila’s Top Barangays for Recycling Achievements

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI) recently hosted the awarding ceremony for the "Tapon to Ipon: Basta Klaro, Panalo! Barangay Contest" at the MMDA Arena. The event marked the culmination of a four-month initiative that encouraged barangays to actively collect and recycle the most clear PET plastic bottles, Coca-Cola returnable glass bottles (RGBs) and crates, as part of a broader effort to promote environmental sustainability and responsible waste management.

The Tapon to Ipon initiative, which integrates CCBPI’s "Tapon to Ipon: Basta Klaro, Panalo!" program with the MMDA’s Mobile Materials Recovery Facility (MMRF) project, has been instrumental in engaging communities in resource recovery and waste reduction. Twenty-one (21) barangays participated in the contest, which ran from April to July 31, 2024, with the top-performing barangays being recognized and rewarded for their efforts.

Each of the barangays exchanged clear PET bottles and Coca-Cola returnable glass bottles as well as small and big crates, with assigned equivalent points for Coca-Cola products.

What Your Gut Health Says About You

Your gut is not just a digestive organ; it's your body's second brain. The health of your gut plays a significant role in your overall well-being, influencing everything from your mood to your metabolism. Taking care of your gut and paying attention to your "gut feel" can provide valuable clues to your health in two ways:

You are a gut defender if…

You believe that prevention is better than cure. You know your body well, you listen to its cues, and you are always on the lookout for ways to keep your health in tip-top shape.

You normally don’t have unexpected health issues, but when you find yourself in a different environment, you know your gut may start to bubble. However, with every new place, diet, or even schedule, you take the necessary steps to let your gut adjust to your surroundings.

Toyota endorses first model End-of-Life Vehicle dismantler in the Philippines

Ceremonial inauguration of En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corporation. In photo (from left) are Mitsui & Co., Ltd. - Manila Branch Country Chairman Kazuhiro Nomura, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation President Masando Hashimoto, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Technical Division Chief Joel Bolano, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Philippines Kazuya Endo, Japan International Cooperation Agency Philippines Chief Representative Takema Sakamoto, En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corporation Lead Representative Riczon Hung, and Tsuruoka Co., Ltd. President and CEO Masaaki Tsuruoka.

Automotive leader Toyota has endorsed En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corporation as a model End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) dismantling facility, the first of its kind in the country, located in Mexico, Pampanga.

Chevron Renews Partnership with Edukasyon.ph to Offer Training and Employment Support for Scholars in Cloud Computing through AWS re/Start program

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) has renewed its partnership with Edukasyon.PH to offer training and employment assistance to underserved individuals through the AWS re/Start program. (From left to right: Jason Gaisono, Board Member at Edukasyon.ph, Sophia Isabelle C. Fontanilla, Board Member at Edukasyon.ph, Raissa Bautista, Corporate Affairs Manager CPI, and Joel Gaviola, Corporate Affairs Advisor CPI.)

Chevron Philippines Inc (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuel and lubricants, has signed a partnership once again with Edukasyon.ph to offer cloud computing training and employment support for disadvantaged individuals through the AWS re/Start program. 

The collaboration between Chevron and Edukasyon.ph underscored their shared commitment to the educational development of underserved individuals. 

PAL in Collaboration with DC Justice League Brings Family Flights to Adventurous New Heights

With few things more wondrous to kids than being in the clouds and more awesome than having superpowers, Philippine Airlines (PAL) partners with DC Justice League in their mission to create unforgettable experiences for little fliers and their families.

Look—up in the sky!

PAL Junior Jetsetters are now able to join the epic adventures of DC Justice League at 30,000 feet in the air, via the hero-themed activities in their Junior Jetsetter Kit:

Each Junior Jetsetter Kit contains: an activity book, bag tag or Rubik’s cube, and stackable crayon

Available on long-haul flights from and to Manila for these destinations: Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu, Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam, and Doha, the action-packed kits keep little hands busy and kids’ thrill-seeking imaginations soaring. The Junior Jetsetter Kits are for young fliers to take with them and keep the adventure going.