Artico Cold Chain, the cold storage brand of AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), secured two International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications in September 2026, strengthening its commitment to service quality, operational efficiency and environmental responsibility across its Philippine network.
The certifications cover ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems. They recognize Artico’s alignment with international standards for consistent service delivery, effective operational processes, environmental impact management and continuous improvement.
ISO 9001:2015 focuses on meeting customer requirements and maintaining reliable service standards, while ISO 14001:2015 provides a framework for managing environmental impacts and promoting responsible resource use. Together, the certifications support a more integrated approach to operational performance and sustainability.
The certification coverage spans seven cold storage facilities across six locations: two in Biñan, Laguna, and one each in Santo Tomas, Batangas; Mabalacat, Pampanga; Urdaneta, Pangasinan; Santa Barbara, Iloilo; and Mandaue, Cebu.
Artico serves industries that rely on temperature-controlled logistics, including food and dairy, fresh meat and seafood, agricultural produce and pharmaceuticals. Maintaining consistent storage conditions is critical to protecting product quality, managing spoilage risks and supporting the safe handling of temperature-sensitive goods.
The certifications also complement Artico’s sustainability initiatives, which include improving energy and water efficiency, increasing renewable energy use and strengthening refrigerant management practices. These measures are particularly relevant to cold storage operations, where refrigeration and temperature control require substantial energy resources.
ALLHC said integrating quality and environmental management systems would help Artico maintain consistent operating standards as it expands its cold storage network.
The achievement comes amid growing demand for reliable temperature-controlled logistics services. By aligning operational processes with internationally recognized management standards, Artico aims to strengthen its service capabilities while addressing environmental considerations as its nationwide footprint grows.
