ACEN Corp.’s retail arm ACEN RES will supply 100 percent renewable energy—from solar, wind, and geothermal sources—to ACS Manufacturing’s two key Laguna facilities. Announced Thursday, the deal was facilitated via the government’s RCOA and RAP schemes; volume and financial details were not disclosed.
RCOA lets large power users choose suppliers instead of local utilities; RAP allows smaller users to combine load to qualify. These frameworks enable businesses to secure competitive rates and clean energy.
ACS, maker of Pride detergent, Shield soap, and Unique toothpaste, will cut annual emissions by 4,270 tons of CO₂e—equivalent to over 193,000 trees’ yearly absorption. CEO Mai Supetran called the move strategic for efficiency, carbon reduction, and aligning with consumer and community values.
ACEN senior vice president Tony Valdez said corporate RE demand drives further capacity growth, delivering both savings and environmental gains. ACEN RES ranks as the country’s top green energy retailer per ERC data.
Reflecting a wider manufacturing shift toward sustainability to meet consumer expectations, the deal advances ACEN’s 20,000-MW RE capacity target by 2030 and net-zero goal by 2050. The Ayala Group energy firm operates across 11 markets including the Philippines, India, Australia, and the U.S.
Liberalized energy rules help local manufacturers meet ESG and cost targets, reinforcing ACEN’s market lead amid rising demand for sustainable brands.
