Unilever Philippines cuts operational emissions

Unilever Philippines transitioned to 100 percent renewable grid electricity using geothermal energy in 2019 and has since installed rooftop solar panels across its facilities. It has also electrified some thermal processes using technologies such as heat pumps and boilers.

The company plans to transition its owned vehicle fleet to 100 percent hybrid electric vehicles by 2030.

Beyond its own operations, Unilever is targeting emissions across its supply chain through its global Supplier Climate Programme, which provides participating suppliers with tools and resources to measure, report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In September 2025, Unilever Philippines expanded its partnership with First Gen to provide renewable energy to priority sites and suppliers across Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna and Batangas.

The company is also an inaugural member of the Net Zero Carbon Alliance, a cross-sector group promoting decarbonization in the Philippines.

At the Philippine Net Zero Conference 2026, Unilever Philippines sustainability manager Regina Unson-Silerio said climate goals must be integrated into business decisions rather than treated as a separate function.

“Sustainability has to be embedded across the business, with clear ownership and accountability from the functions that can turn strategy into action,” Unson-Silerio said.

“Whether it is about renewable energy, lower-carbon materials and ingredients, logistics improvements, supplier decisions, capital investments, or product specifications, these decisions shape how we operate, innovate, and grow the business,” she added.