Cebu Landmasters Inc., a leading developer in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, has been included in the ATRAM Philippine Sustainable Development Growth Fund (SDG Fund), marking a significant recognition of the company’s commitment to sustainability.
The SDG Fund inclusion comes as Cebu Landmasters prepares to launch its P5 billion sustainability-linked bond, a milestone transaction in the local market that highlights the company’s continued commitment to sustainable growth and development.
The ATRAM SDG Fund, valued at P300 million, selects the top 20 listed companies demonstrating exceptional environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices while maintaining financial growth. With a year-to-date return of 18 percent as of December 2024, the ATRAM SDG Fund is one of the top-performing equity funds in the Philippines.
Cebu Landmasters’ inclusion underscores the positive outcomes of its long-standing sustainability initiatives. “Being part of the ATRAM SDG Fund acknowledges our commitment to integrating ESG principles into all our developments,” said Cebu Landmasters’ Chairman and chief executive officer Jose R. Soberano III. “We are motivated by the growing interest from investors who value sustainability, and this recognition further fuels our dedication to creating developments that positively impact communities and the environment.”
Even before joining the ATRAM SDG Fund, the company had consistently focused on sustainability through its GROW (Green Resources and Opportunities for Work) and LAMBO (Livelihood Assistance for Multi-sectoral Beneficiary Organizations) programs. These initiatives focus on biodiversity conservation, community livelihoods, and environmental protection, which are integral to Cebu Landmasters’ operations. The company said its Magspeak Mountain Resort and Villas in Cebu, for instance, is a model of green architecture and biodiversity conservation, with over 24,000 native trees and 30 bird species thriving on-site.
Cebu Landmasters has also committed to extensive tree-planting efforts, with over 400,000 trees planted across 151 sites. These programs have not only contributed to ecological balance but also empowered local communities, further solidifying CLI’s reputation as a sustainability leader in real estate.
This recognition comes as CLI prepares to launch its P5 billion sustainability-linked bond, a milestone transaction in the local market that highlights the company’s continued commitment to sustainable growth and development.
