The Aboitiz Group reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to sustainability and responsible growth at the UN Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) Forward Faster Forum, where Rafael Fernandez de Mesa, President and CEO of Aboitiz Land and Aboitiz Economic Estates, shared the company’s real-world progress in advancing climate and water resilience.

Representing the next generation of sustainability leaders alongside executives from Ayala Corporation, SM Development Corporation, and New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation, Fernandez de Mesa emphasized the Aboitiz Group’s focus on embedding sustainability into practical business operations.

“Sustainability is at the heart of how we build and nurture industries and our communities,” Fernandez de Mesa said. “By integrating smart systems, renewable energy, and circular solutions, we contribute to a more resilient economy, creating places that empower businesses, uplift communities, and help drive our nation’s progress.”

As a Board Member of the UN Global Compact Network Philippines, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) continues to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through real, measurable business action. GCNP, the local chapter of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, promotes responsible business anchored on human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption principles.

The Aboitiz Group’s Economic Estates portfolio—comprising LIMA Estate in Batangas, West Cebu Estate in Balamban, and MEZ2 Estate in Mactan—is the first in the country to earn a 5-Star BERDE District Certification, the highest rating from the Philippine Green Building Council. Collectively, these estates span over 2,000 hectares, have attracted more than P167 billion in investments, created over 100,000 jobs, and generated $54.75 billion in exports to date.

At LIMA Estate, one-third of its power—supplied by AboitizPower—comes from geothermal and hydro sources, while Aboitiz InfraCapital’s smart water network cuts fuel consumption by 20%. Its Sustainability Hub converts estate waste into green building materials and organic compost, demonstrating how circular economy principles can enhance both productivity and community well-being.

Complementing these efforts, AEV continues to lead in governance and ESG performance, retaining its “A” ESG rating from MSCI and achieving the highest S&P Global ESG score among Philippine industrial conglomerates. The group’s listed companies—AEV, AboitizPower, and UnionBank—were each recognized with Four Golden Arrows by the Institute of Corporate Directors, underscoring their integrity, transparency, and accountability.

“Good governance is the foundation of everything we do,” Fernandez de Mesa added. “These achievements reflect our people’s dedication to responsible growth and our belief that purpose and performance go hand in hand.”