5-Star BERDE seal makes LIMA Tower One benchmark for sustainable office
The certification affirms AIEE’s deep and ongoing commitment to responsible development.
Daily TribuneThe certification affirms AIEE’s deep and ongoing commitment to responsible development.
Lima Tower One anchors the expanding Biz Hub at LIMA Estate, a 70-hectare business district in Lipa and Malvar.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF AIEE
LIMA Tower One, the first premium office building in Batangas, has been awarded the prestigious 5-Star BERDE Certification by the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) — marking a major milestone for sustainable, high-performance developments in the province. The recognition was celebrated at a ceremony attended by leaders from the PHILGBC, Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates (AIEE) and key stakeholders.
In his remarks, Rafael Fernandez de Mesa, president of LIMA Land and head of AIEE, emphasized how the milestone reflects LIMA Estate’s role in shaping a greener, more inclusive future for Batangas and for the country.
“Today’s 5-Star BERDE Certification is more than an accolade. It affirms our deep and ongoing commitment to responsible development — where economic progress, environmental stewardship, and community upliftment move forward hand in hand,” Fernandez de Mesa said.
LIMA Tower One anchors the expanding Biz Hub at LIMA Estate, a 70-hectare business district in Lipa and Malvar that seamlessly integrates office, retail, residential, hospitality and institutional components with industrial activity. This thriving environment is redefining what industrial estates can be — creating vibrant, people-centric communities beyond Metro Manila.
A centerpiece of the Biz Hub, LIMA Tower One addresses the growing demand for high-quality workspaces in provincial locations, driven by a shifting workforce seeking better quality of life closer to home. The development has already attracted major tenants, with Conduent, one of the country’s top IT-BPM companies, choosing LIMA Tower One for its first provincial office. Occupying three floors, Conduent’s operations are poised to create hundreds of high-value jobs for Batangueños.
During the ceremony, Fernandez de Mesa underscored the unique relevance of the BERDE rating system, which addresses the Philippines’ environmental, economic and social needs. He also recognized the PHILGBC for its leadership in advancing sustainability in the built environment.
“We chose to pursue BERDE Certification not just because of its technical credibility, but because it was designed by Filipinos, for Filipinos — rooted in the realities and aspirations of our communities,” he said.
With nearly 2,000 hectares of industrial land under management and home to more than 250 global and local companies, AIEE supports over 100,000 direct jobs across its developments. It is currently the only industrial estate developer in the Philippines to have all its operating estates BERDE-certified, reinforcing its leadership in building smart, sustainable, and future-ready communities.
PHILGBC chairman Raymond Rufino celebrated the continuous efforts of AIEE for continued collaboration and purpose-driven growth.
“I have always encouraged fellow developers to embrace green building practices. The developments within Aboitiz InfraCapital’s Economic Estates exemplify how we can raise the bar — meeting global standards and demonstrating that the Philippines can lead in building green, future-ready communities,” Rufino said.
The 5-Star BERDE Certification of LIMA Tower One marks a significant step forward in Batangas’ transformation into a thriving business hub — strengthening the province’s position at the forefront of sustainable and inclusive growth in the Philippines.
