Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has earned a place in the 2026 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, joining a select group of companies recognized for strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance as investors increasingly weigh sustainability alongside financial returns.
The recognition follows Ayala Land’s score of 68 out of 100 in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, placing the property developer among the world’s top-performing real estate companies in ESG practices.
The award was presented during the “Corporate Risk to Return: The Business Case for Sustainability: Insights on Nature, Supply Chains, and Long-Term Value Creation” forum at the Grand Hyatt Manila, organized by S&P Global in partnership with the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Ayala Land received its Sustainability Yearbook certificate from Michael Taschner, Global Head of Sustainability Services at S&P Global.
The recognition adds to the company’s growing list of international ESG credentials, including a BBB rating from MSCI ESG Ratings, B ratings from CDP for both Climate Change and Water Security, recognition as a CDP Supplier Engagement Leader, and a Low-Risk ESG rating from Morningstar Sustainalytics.
The latest distinction comes as global investors increasingly use sustainability metrics to assess long-term corporate resilience, particularly in property development, where climate risks, energy efficiency and resource management are becoming key drivers of asset value.
Ayala Land said its sustainability strategy is anchored on measurable targets rather than broad commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and has already shifted 98 percent of its commercial properties to renewable energy or renewable energy certificates.
It has also installed more than 15 megawatts of solar capacity across its malls, with plans to more than double this to 34 MW by 2027.
Beyond clean energy, Ayala Land operates 62 LEED, EDGE or WELL-certified developments while expanding waste diversion, recycling and resource recovery initiatives across its portfolio.
The company’s inclusion in the Sustainability Yearbook underscores how ESG has evolved from a corporate responsibility initiative into a competitive business strategy. For developers, stronger sustainability credentials are increasingly seen not only as a way to reduce environmental impact but also to attract investment, manage risk and create long-term value.
