Pangilinan-led PLDT Inc. expects stronger appeal among global investors after securing a higher score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2025.

The company reported Tuesday a score of 77 out of 100, a five-point increase from last year’s 72. 

PLDT noted that its previous score — the highest among Philippine firms — earned its inclusion in the S&P CSA 2025 Sustainability Yearbook.

“Our latest S&P Global CSA rating reflects the progress we continue to make in connection with our organization-wide goals to adopt global best practices and report developments in our ESG journey,” said PLDT Chief Sustainability Officer Melissa Vergel de Dios.

“Going beyond scores, we remain steadfast in harnessing lessons learned from independent benchmarks, such as the S&P CSA, to help the business further in creating long-term value and making a positive impact on our stakeholders,” she added.

According to PLDT, it maintains a sustainability roadmap that follows international standards including the United Nations Global Compact, Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, Global Reporting Initiative, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, and CDP.

The S&P Global CSA evaluates over 12,000 companies annually using comprehensive and industry-specific economic and ESG metrics. 

The results guide sustainability-focused investors and provide benchmarks for companies aiming to enhance ESG performance, while the S&P CSA Yearbook recognizes top global performers.