Environment

As ACEN aspires to be a Net Zero company by 2050, we recognize our role to help conserve the environment and prevent the continued decline in biodiversity and risk to the natural resources which we all depend on.

Our commitment to the environment is built on three focus areas: Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Resource Efficiency. Through these three focus areas, we aim to manage our key environmental impacts, help address the urgent issue of climate change and use resources responsibly.

Our three focus areas

Climate change

The world needs to accelerate the energy transition, and we believe that this is an opportune time for our renewables growth and help address the capacity challenges we are facing today.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity is important to us. We all depend on our natural resources, and the continued decline and degradation of our environment has been alarming.

Resource efficiency

ACEN continues to create opportunities to lower its environmental footprint through the reduction and recirculation of natural resources used throughout the life cycle of its power plant

In focus

Net Zero roadmap completion

ACEN is the first energy company in Southeast Asia to take this critical step towards achieving Net Zero, providing an accountable and transparent framework for monitoring progress.

Energy Transition Mechanism

ACEN’s landmark Energy Transition Mechanism, the first ETM deal in the world, allows the company to move closer toward its commitment to 100% renewables generation by 2025, with a goal of reaching 20 GW of renewables capacity by 2030.

ACEN announces roadmap to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050

ACEN announces roadmap to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050

ACEN is the first energy company in Southeast Asia to take this critical step towards achieving Net Zero, providing an accountable and transparent framework for monitoring progress.
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Council for Inclusive Capitalism Releases Framework to Guide Companies in Delivering a Just Energy Transition

Council for Inclusive Capitalism Releases Framework to Guide Companies in Delivering a Just Energy Transition

Businesses, investors, academics, civil, and social representatives collaborate to develop resources to advance social equity while meeting environmental goals.
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ACEN completes the world’s first Energy Transition Mechanism transaction for the 246-MW SLTEC coal plant

ACEN completes the world’s first Energy Transition Mechanism transaction for the 246-MW SLTEC coal plant

ACEN, the energy platform of the Ayala Group, disclosed today the full divestment of the South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (SLTEC) coal plant using the energy transition mechanism (ETM), the first ETM deal in the world. The landmark transaction will enable the early retirement of the 246 MW coal plant in Batangas, Philippines.
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ACEN commits to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

ACEN commits to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Together with the Ayala group, ACEN is committing to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, as announced by its Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala during the group’s Integrated Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Sustainability Summit .
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ACEN to supply Ayala Land renewable energy until 2050

ACEN to supply Ayala Land renewable energy until 2050

Announced at the Ayala Sustainability Summit last week was the climate initiative collaboration between Ayala’s energy and real estate businesses, a significant milestone toward the group’s collective Net Zero ambition by 2050.
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Creating communal value through marine life protection

Creating communal value through marine life protection

ACEN’s Guimaras Wind Corporation (GWC) partnered with the Municipality of Dumangas to lead a pioneering coastal project with the goal of rehabilitating over 90 hectares of fish sanctuary and installing over 200 artificial reefs along the Dumangas Strait.
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AC Energy and NEFIN Joint Venture to Offer Carbon Neutrality Solutions Across Asia

AC Energy and NEFIN Joint Venture to Offer Carbon Neutrality Solutions Across Asia

ACEN, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, AC Renewables International (ACRI), has obtained board approval* to enter into a joint venture with NEFIN Holding Limited (NEFIN), a leading solar photovoltaic developer and investor in carbon neutrality solutions.
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AC Energy integrates circular economy in renewables development

AC Energy integrates circular economy in renewables development

AC Energy has piloted the circularity approach in its 120 MW solar plant in Alaminos, Laguna construction site, diverting away from landfills a total of 32,540 kg of plastic collected from the solar panel packaging materials.
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Creating tangible value through marine life protection in Visayas

Creating tangible value through marine life protection in Visayas

AC Energy’s latest environmental and social programs in Western Visayas anchored on marine life protection and community development demonstrates the company’s pursuit to create sustainable, tangible and long-term impact to its stakeholders, the community and the environment.
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AC Energy’s integrated approach to turtle conservation

AC Energy’s integrated approach to turtle conservation

AC Energy, through its wind farms in Ilocos Norte, North Luzon Renewables and NorthWind, has taken significant strides in boosting its turtle conservation program within its host communities by recently partnering with the Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines.
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SLTEC adopts 10-hectare mangrove plantation in Calatagan

SLTEC adopts 10-hectare mangrove plantation in Calatagan

To help protect the Calatagan coastline in Batangas, South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (SLTEC) has collaborated with the DENR to support and monitor the growth of a 10-hectare mangrove plantation in the province.
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AC Energy pilots circular approach in new Alaminos and Palauig solar plants

AC Energy pilots circular approach in new Alaminos and Palauig solar plants

Ayala Corporation’s power arm, AC Energy, has started to integrate a circular approach in its renewable energy developments to help reduce the environmental impact in its construction sites and its host communities.
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Into the sea: Endangered Hawksbill pawikan freed in Pagudpud

Into the sea: Endangered Hawksbill pawikan freed in Pagudpud

A Hawksbill sea turtle classified as endangered was released in Ayoyo Cove in Pagudpud after being accidentally caught in the net of local fishermen on Tuesday night.
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