Turning sustainability into savings: Ayala Group helps Filipinos navigate high energy costs - BusinessWorld Online
ACEN’s renewable portfolio now stands at 7 GW, helping deliver more stable and affordable power for businesses and communities.Through ACEN RES, more institutions are shifting to cleaner energy. As elevated oil prices and supply disruptions continue to affect households and businesses, Ayala Corporation is mobilizing its group-wide capabilities to help cushion the impact on Filipino consumers.
Through investments in sustainability and operational efficiency, the Group is enabling more stable, cost-efficient solutions across energy, mobility, logistics, finance, and connectivity. Sustainability is central to this approach, not just as a long-term goal, but as a practical way to manage today’s challenges.By reducing dependence on fossil fuels and improving efficiency, Ayala companies are helping mitigate exposure to fuel price volatility while delivering tangible savings and reliability for customers. “Sustainability continues to guide how we respond to the needs of our customers and communities, especially in times of uncertainty.
By operating more efficiently and investing in cleaner, more resilient solutions, we are better able to support Filipino consumers as they navigate today’s challenges,” said Ayala Corporation Chief Social Infrastructure Officer Paolo F. Borromeo. Investments in the energy transition are enabling more stable and affordable power for businesses and consumers.ACEN has expanded its renewable energy portfolio to 7 GW, while ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions supports institutions in shifting to cleaner power.
Across Ayala, 119 facilities sourcing electricity from renewables help avoid approximately 329,000 tons of carbon emissions annually while generating over P191 million in electricity savings, helping support more sustainable cost structures for customers.The BPI Cagayan de Oro-Lapasan branch is among select locations within the Ayala ecosystem equipped with EV charging facilities, showi...