PLDT, Smart, CCC unite for climate change action

The telecommunication arm of the Manuel V. Pangilinan Group, PLDT Inc. (PLDT), also the country’s largest fully integrated telco company, and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), have thrown their commitment to climate action by joining the symbolic signing of the Unity Board with the Climate Change Commission (CCC).

At the CCC’s Climate Consciousness Week Solidarity Night recently, PLDT and Smart signed the Unity Board, a visual representation of a collective commitment to climate action, unity, cultural preservation, and shared responsibility in building a climate-resilient and climate-smart future.

As part of the ceremony, guests from national and local government, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector received traditional Philippine fabrics such as T’nalak, Inabel, Abaca, Straw Habi, and Ifugao Fabric.

Each piece, representing the rich stories of local communities, was pinned onto the Unity Board and sealed with signatures.

Started in 2024, Solidarity Night reaffirms the CCC’s belief that climate leadership is a shared responsibility, strengthened by partnership, grounded in evidence, and driven by collective resolve.

“Building a climate-resilient Philippines requires a whole-of-nation approach, where every individual and sector contributes within their sphere of influence. As part of the private sector, PLDT and Smart play a critical role by continuing to build and operate a robust, reliable network that ensures connectivity across the country — even in the face of extreme weather conditions,” said PLDT and Smart chief sustainability officer Melissa Vergel de Dios.

PLDT and Smart reaffirm their support for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 13: Climate Action and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, as they continue to integrate sustainability in their operations.