Aboitiz Construction wins silver Anvil for SHES month initiative

Aboitiz Construction’s Safety, Health, Environment, and Security (SHES) Month initiative won a Silver Anvil Award in the Sustainability Communications category at the 60th Anvil Awards on January 28, 2025, at The Manila Hotel.

Launched in June 2024, SHES Month featured 16 activities designed to promote employee well-being, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment. These activities included wellness challenges, tree planting drives, a mental health webinar, and campaigns focused on safety and sustainability.

The initiative, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on health and climate action, aimed to foster a culture of responsibility within the company and local communities. This included the turnover of a Materials Recovery Facility to a community in Malvar, Batangas.

Karmine Andrea Ching, Senior AVP for Business Transformation at Aboitiz Construction, said the recognition highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability and safety. “We are proud to see SHES Month make an impact not only within our company but also in the lives of our partner communities,” she said.

The SHES Month initiative will continue annually each June, coinciding with Philippine Environment Month, to engage employees and promote awareness of safety and sustainabili