Aboitiz launches #OneAboitiz Sustainability microsite
The Aboitiz Group has announced today the launch of its #OneAboitiz Sustainability microsite (https://sustainability.
As a company with a regional footprint that operates in various critical sectors, the Aboitiz Group understands the importance of balancing the interests of its triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit.
“The ultimate sustainability goal of eliminating poverty is not just a matter of altruism, but a matter of doing good business – and doing good business means that if we are responsible, then we will be profitable, and that will help us do our part in pushing our country’s economy forward,” said Aboitiz Group President and CEO Sabin M. Aboitiz.
Moreover, Aboitiz notes that the microsite will provide timely and relevant information on the Group’s approach to its renewable energy transition ーwhy it must be done in a smart and careful manner. “There is no ‘one-size-fits-all-countries’ solution. Underdeveloped countries like ours face a much steeper uphill battle, but by providing this kind of intelligence, this microsite will help us get there,” he explained.
In addition, the microsite contains a comprehensive source of information on the company’s approach to sustainability, climate strategy, environmental practices and solutions, workforce development programs, and the unique Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the Group towards inclusive growth.
The microsite will also highlight how the Group’s investments impact and contribute to the economic development of the country through life-essential industries such as its foray into communication towers to support the nation’s infrastructure development, provision of clean and affordable water and power, and the development of accessible digital banking avenues to reach more unbanked Filipinos nationwide.
The Sustainability microsite promotes the interests of People, Planet, Profit as it showcases real stories on the Aboitiz Group’s Sustainability Journey including programs such as A-Park, a simultaneous tree-planting initiative that has contributed 11.73 million trees in support of the national government’s National Greening Program.
The company also showcased its sustainability programs including the largest tree growing initiative “A-Park Program” which now accounts for 11.73 million trees and continues to improve and enhance the program monitoring and maintenance processes to ensure tree survival and growth. Another excellent example of the Group’s partnering of sustainability and CSR in action is the Davao City E-Buses project. The e-buses deployed were the first fully electric, free-ride shuttle service in Mindanao.
Now roaming the streets of Davao, the BEST Bus features an electric ramp that makes it convenient for people with disabilities (PWDs)
Most importantly, the sustainability programs of the company are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, further proving that the Group’s journey towards addressing the most relevant issues of today is vital in its sustainable business transformations.
