Energy sourcing has become one of the most impactful areas of Ayala Malls’ sustainability strategy, delivering measurable results at scale. By 2025, 98 percent of Ayala Malls are powered by renewable energy, with 31 malls transitioning through accredited Retail Electricity Suppliers and Renewable Energy Suppliers. All renewable electricity consumption is backed by International Renewable Energy Certificates (iRECs), ensuring third-party verification of renewable sourcing.

This shift represents more than a pilot initiative — it reflects a fundamental operational transformation. Renewable energy now supplies 98 percent  of electricity requirements across 31 of Ayala Malls’ 32 properties, significantly reducing dependence on conventional energy sources. Alongside emissions reduction, the company estimates potential annual savings of up to P180 million, demonstrating how renewable energy adoption also strengthens cost efficiency amid ongoing energy price volatility. In a higher-cost environment, these savings help Ayala Malls manage operating pressures while continuing to deliver a high-quality experience for both shoppers and merchants.

All newly-developed malls are being designed to transition directly to renewable energy, integrating clean power into standard operational requirements instead of treating it as a post-construction enhancement.

“Renewable procurement is only one part of our energy framework,” said Paul Birkett, chief operating officer of Ayala Malls. “We take a diversified approach, combining clean power sourcing with on site generation to improve resilience, manage risk and support stable, long-term energy performance across our malls.”

Expanding on-site solar capacity across the portfolio

In addition to renewable power procurement, Ayala Malls continues to scale its on-site renewable energy generation initiatives. At present, 13 malls are equipped with solar rooftop installations, representing a combined installed capacity of approximately 15.3 megawatts peak (MWp). Another 19 malls are currently in various stages of bidding and development discussions for additional solar rooftop systems, which could contribute an estimated 20 MWp of new capacity once completed.

Rather than pursuing isolated installations, Ayala Malls has adopted a phased, portfolio-wide rollout strategy for solar deployment. By tailoring installations to site-specific requirements, the company has steadily expanded distributed renewable capacity across its properties — an approach that remains relatively uncommon at this scale within the Philippine retail sector. This supports Ayala Land’s broader objective of improving energy resilience, reducing reliance on centralized power systems, and reinforcing long-term operational reliability. Increased resilience also contributes to more stable day-to-day operations for both tenants and consumers, particularly in an increasingly volatile business environment.