Globe Telecom Inc.’s Bolbok facilities in Batangas has shifted its power source to renewable energy (RE) as part of its goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions by 2050.
Other key facilities within the Globe group that operate on renewable energy include Cavite (which has 5), Quezon City (4), Cebu (3), Makati (2), and one each in Caloocan, Taguig (Globe’s head office), Mandaluyong, San Juan, Manila, Marikina, Laguna, Tarlac, and Iloilo.
“The continuous shift of our high-energy sites to renewable energy is a reflection of Globe’s unwavering commitment to sustainability,” said Butch Kalalang, Globe assistant vice president for Regional Network Operations.
“By harnessing the regulatory provisions to shift to renewable energy, we are reducing our reliance on traditional energy sources and improving our operational efficiency through innovative network solutions and energy-efficient equipment. We are not only contributing to global climate action but also paving the way for a greener Philippines,” he added.
Globe aims to source 44 percent of its electricity from RE sources by 2030, and 98 percent by 2050, in step with regulatory timelines.
The company embarked on its decarbonization journey in 2019 by purchasing RE bundled with verified emission reduction certificates through power purchase agreements (PPA). This was in line with the government’s RE policy and the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement for a 75 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.
“Globe’s commitment to renewable energy is more than a corporate goal; it’s a pledge to our planet and future generations. By shifting to renewable energy sources, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also encouraging more investments in clean energy,” said Rizza Maniego-Eala, Globe chief finance officer.
The company’s sustainability efforts extend beyond energy sourcing. In 2022, Globe secured the ISO 50001:2018 certification for Energy Management System (EnMS), laying out a framework for energy efficiency and network decarbonization.
It is also exploring alternative energy solutions, deploying green network solutions, utilizing intelligent monitoring systems, and engaging its supply chain partners to ensure sustainability is integrated across the value chain.
