Ayala Group stays on global ESG radar

Ayala Corp. (AC) and its core businesses have retained their place on the FTSE4Good Index Series, reinforcing their reputation among global investors for sustainability-driven growth.

Created by FTSE Russell, the global index and data provider owned by the London Stock Exchange Group, FTSE4Good is a series of stock market indices designed to measure the performance of firms with strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices; investors use these indices to identify and invest in companies demonstrating socially responsible behavior

Commitment to sustainability

“Our inclusion in the index reflects the commitment of our whole group to sustainability. For a developing country like ours, sustainability means investing in a future where every Filipino can thrive. We want to be part of that future,” AC president and CEO Cezar P. Consing said on Thursday.

Ayala Corp., ACEN, Ayala Land Inc., Bank of the Philippine Islands, and Globe remain on the 2024 FTSE4Good Index, with Ayala Corp., Ayala Land and BPI consistently included since 2015, Globe since 2016, and ACEN since 2023.

Semi-annual review

FTSE Russell reviews the index semi-annually. Companies are assessed on metrics such as corporate governance, health and safety, anti-corruption and climate change.

The Ayala Group has attracted $6.2 billion in sustainable finance as of end-2024, backed by its ESG-aligned portfolio. The FTSE4Good Index is widely used by global investors to build and evaluate responsible investment products.