As the portfolio manager of the Aboitiz Group, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) is advancing its commitment to environmental stewardship and circularity through a strategic partnership with a circular economy company — Humble Sustainability, demonstrating how the responsible management of retired technology assets can deliver sustained environmental and social impact.
To date, Aboitiz has turned over more than 1,000 retired IT and electronic assets — including laptops, printers, VOIP phones, and servers — to Humble Sustainability for responsible repurposing.
Through refurbishment, resale, donation, or proper recycling, these assets are diverted from landfills and reintroduced into productive use.
Augmenting funds for a flagship program
Proceeds from the initiative have contributed meaningfully to the Aboitiz Foundation, augmenting funds for one of the flagship programs.
The initiative’s impact continues to scale across the Aboitiz Group, with Aboitiz Construction also joining forces with Humble to repurpose its own gadgets and IT assets. This collaboration reinforces a unified, Group-wide commitment to responsible electronic waste management and the circular economy.
“This partnership shows how circularity can translate into real, measurable impact,” said Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, chief reputation and sustainability officer of AEV and president of Aboitiz Foundation.
“By extending the life of our technology assets, we reduce our environmental footprint while generating resources that directly benefit our partner communities,” she added.
National e-waste management goals
AEV’s commitment to embedding climate resilience and innovation across its operations aligns with national e-waste management goals and advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).