The PLDT Group, in partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), is switching 24 of its facilities in the Greater Metro Manila area to 100 percent renewable energy .
The sites switching to renewable energy include, among others, the PLDT-Smart IOC facility in Makati City, a 24/7 command center that oversees and manages performance of PLDT and Smart’s fixed and wireless network operations nationwide.
Other sites include facilities and business offices in Antipolo City, Cainta, Calamba City, Caloocan City, Las Piñas, Makati City, City of Manila, Marikina City, Muntinlupa City, Parañaque City, Pasig City, Quezon City, Taguig City, and Valenzuela City.
“We continue to invest in more renewables to power up our facilities, particularly these key sites in Metro Manila,” PLDT vice president and sector head for Property and Facilities, Leo A. Gonzales, said.
“Recognizing the many benefits of RE, we are eyeing to switch more sites and further increase the share of renewables in our overall energy mix,” he added.
The renewable energy switch with ACEN RES is expected to generate PLDT and Smart annualized savings on energy and operating costs of about P6 million and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by almost 21,000 tons in 2024.
Parallel to the switch of select Metro Manila facilities, PLDT and Smart have also been shifting key sites in the Visayas and Mindanao, sourcing from a mix of solar, geothermal, and wind energy. This continuing renewable energy transition aligns with the PLDT Group’s decarbonization roadmap that aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 40 percent by 2030, coming from a 2019 baseline.
“We are keen to adopt more of these clean energy solutions to significantly lessen our dependence on fossil fuels and further integrate climate change mitigation measures into our day-to-day operations,” said PLDT first vice president, chief sustainability officer, and head of investor relations Melissa Vergel de Dios.
“Going beyond our own roadmap and targets, we recognize how these operational choices help make our planet more livable for present and future generations,” she added.
Using renewable energy, green technologies, and various resource optimization solutions, PLDT and Smart continue to support the Paris Agreement and the global ambition to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
These efforts also align with the framework of the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures and aim to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 13 on Climate Action.
