Environmental sustainability is conserving our natural resources and protecting the environment to preserve it for the future.

Our environmental sustainability efforts focus on providing for the needs of the present without compromising the future’s capability to meet greater demands. Through numerous environmental initiatives, such as tree planting, coastal cleanups, and biodiversity conservation, we can make the Better World we hope for a reality.

AboitizPower is one of the largest providers of renewable energy in the Philippines. We have taken steps to ensure that our footprint and impact are managed responsibly, driving our pursuit of sustainability and conservation. Read more about AboitizPower’s full Environmental Policy.

AboitizPower currently harnesses Cleanergy, our brand for renewables, from hydro, geothermal, and solar power sources, and continues to explore more opportunities to harness the benefits of renewable energy. AboitizPower and its partners have a total of 1,524 MW net sellable capacity under its Cleanergy portfolio.

AboitizPower strives to maintain a Balanced Mix Portfolio by providing a reliable and ample power supply at reasonable and competitive prices while integrating social development and environmental stewardship into our business operations.

Our total net sellable capacity, along with our partners, is 8,484 MW with an energy mix of 22.5% Cleanergy and 77.5% thermal energy.

Note: The current attributable net sellable capacity of AboitizPower is at 5,284 MW, with 1,187 MW of Cleanergy or renewable attributable net sellable capacity, and 4,097 MW of thermal energy attributable net sellable capacity. Attributable is based on the equity or % ownership of AboitizPower in its subsidiaries.

 

Cleanergy Portfolio

Data as of May 31, 2025

 

The company complies with various environmental laws in the Philippines, such as the  DENR DAO 2003-30 and related issuances, the Republic Act 6969, the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990.

Our Operational Control subsidiaries secure ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems as part of our commitment to environmental sustainability and our partner communities.

 

The company had no significant sanctions and  fines* related to environmental or ecological issues for 2024.

AboitizPower's Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports are submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Environmental Impact Assessment & Monitoring Division, Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).

All EIAs can be accessed through DENR's Compliance Monitoring System (CMR) Online. However, the page is accessible only to the Environmental Regulators (DENR EMB) and can be requested by the public upon the regulator’s approval.

*Significant fines are those that exceed 10,000 USD

 

AboitizPower’s energy management approach centers on delivering reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions while optimizing operational efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. This can be seen in the company’s commitment to increasing its renewable energy capacities to continue providing reliable, responsible, and reasonably priced energy to our customers.

 

[GRI 303] At AboitizPower, we monitor our water footprint and maximize efforts to conserve and recycle water. We contribute to preserving water cycles in our communities through watershed management programs and rehabilitating our communities’ rivers and esteros (creeks).

AboitizPower’s hydropower facilities comprise 11.1% of our energy portfolio, with 26 plant facilities nationwide. Water supply is critical and requires long-term risk management plans to ensure its viability for the future.

One of TVI's key initiatives is sourcing 100% of its water requirements from seawater, both for process and domestic use. To achieve this, TVI has built its water treatment system with a design capacity of 5608.3 m3/day.

This allows the company to treat seawater efficiently and ensure environmentally sustainable operations without competing with the community for groundwater resources, given that its location is tagged to have a Medium-High water stress risk level. See here our 2024 Water Stress Mapping. The data for 2023 has also been restated due to a clerical error from last year.

Our rainwater harvesting program is a testament to our responsible business practices.

TVI’s water management system is designed to be environmentally friendly and efficient. It allows our company to maximize the use of seawater, and the treated wastewater generated from process operations is also used in the dust suppression system. This initiative fully demonstrates our dedication to upholding our social responsibility.

We regularly review and assess the applicability of our performance monitoring across our operations. In 2024, our total water withdrawal amounts to 1.11 billion cu. meter, with insignificant water withdrawal coming from water stress areas. After proper treatment, 442 million cubic meters of water were discharged to different destinations.

In 2024, AboitizPower had zero (0) water-related SHE penalties. Any incident was resolved without penalty, and a compliance action plan was unnecessary. 

See here our Water Management Data.

 

AboitizPower follows its standardized guidelines on solid waste management, including proper segregation, handling, storage, and disposal. This guideline promotes environmentally sound methods that maximize the utilization of valuable resources, encourages resource reuse, recycling, and recovery, and establishes community partnerships where practicable.

Furthermore, the company ensures that all hazardous waste generated within the facilities is properly identified, labeled, and handled to avoid adverse impacts on human health and the environment.

In 2021, AboitizPower conducted a recalibration of the data monitoring of our environmental footprint. This includes identifying and tracking the hazardous wastes generated in our facilities.

Starting in 2021, our fly ash by-product is tagged and monitored as hazardous waste. Although initially tagged as hazardous, the fly ash generated from our coal facilities is conditioned to be non-hazardous and sent to our partners to use as raw materials for cement grinding and concrete mixing.

AboitizPower strictly complies with all environmental regulations in managing its coal plants' fly ash and bottom ash. By using facility waste as a viable raw material for cement companies, AboitizPower can create a closed-loop, value-adding fly ash management system. Our coal plants have partnerships with cement companies for using fly ash as an additive in cement production.

As part of our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, particularly on promoting sustainable industrialization, we continue to partner with various organizations and companies in innovating new ways to use our fly ash and bottom ash and turn them into eco-bricks and other sustainable construction materials.

Waste (in metric tonnes)
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Waste Generated Hazardous 1,283 47,480 50,586 62,483 3,741.50
Non Hazardous 217 208 195 314 111,001.43*
Waste recycled or reused (including composted) Hazardous - - 93.03 240.10 1,545.78

Non Hazardous - 36 38.39 61.89 110,787.27**
Waste disposed Hazardous 1,283 47,480 1,752.97 1,689.45 647.20

Non Hazardous 217 171 168.52 288.20 220.16

Data Transparency: Waste data covers 100% of our operationally controlled generation and distribution units. Hazardous waste generated includes the fly ash generated from our TSI operations. In 2021, the bulk of the hazardous waste was fly ash. This was corrected in the succeeding years regarding proper identification and tagging.


*Data includes Flyash generated.


**Data includes fly ash recycled or reused.

Ash & Gypsum Waste (in tons) 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Total ash and gypsum waste recycled/reused 120,299 134,200 130,365 139,017 110,627.62

Data Transparency: Waste data covers 100% of our operationally controlled generation and distribution units

 

In line with our carbon emissions reduction and commitment to improving climate change resilience, the company and its subsidiaries have implemented initiatives and activities that promote biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability.

Our team members’ volunteerism and partnership with our host communities, government agencies, non-government organizations, and people’s groups make these activities possible. Some of these activities include the Annual Aboitiz Group-wide simultaneous tree planting, Cleanergy Park and watershed projects, adoption of protected areas, adopt-a-river and adopt-a-marine sanctuary, agroforestry projects, and environmental rehabilitation. In April 2024, AboitizPower’s subsidiary Therma South, Inc. (TSI) met its goal of planting 1 million trees for its Carbon Sink Management Program (CSMP). 

In 2010, AboitizPower adopted a female Philippine eagle named Pangarap, contributing to wildlife conservation efforts. She continues to receive essential support for her well-being, including funding for food, veterinary care, and shelter maintenance. She now serves as a distinguished ambassador for conservation education, captivating audiences with her majestic presence and inspiring stories.

As part of our environmental efforts, we have installed pollution control devices, new technology, and systems in our plant operations to improve our processes and optimize our resources.

Furthermore, to contribute to SDG 15 (Life on Land), the Aboitiz Group, through its A-Park program, has planted over 12 million trees across the Philippines, with five million coming from AboitizPower’s tree planting initiatives. From 2016 to 2024 alone, we planted over 2.6 million trees in 6,225 hectares.

During these years, the company also contributed to SDG 14 (Life Below Water) through 365 coastal and river cleanup activities, resulting in 232,987 kg of waste collected. One of these coastal cleanup efforts is called the “Scubasurero,” where AboitizPower’s Therma Visayas Inc. (TVI) works together with volunteer divers, Bantay Dagat, fisherfolks, and members of the Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine National Police, to collect submerged waste near the TVI facility and Bato Marine Sanctuary.  Learn more about our CSR initiatives related to the environment here.



Units 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Total trees planted seedlings 304,377 288,112 289,004 353,975 308,043
Total area planted ha 324.8 784.85 314.49 3,124 291.46

Units 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Total number of clean-up activities no. of activities 21 25 54 61 92
Total number of waste collected kg 65,321 15,351 24,122 30,855 29,692

 

One of the material topics associated with the energy sector is GHG emissions. At AboitizPower, we value transparency and integrity across our operations. We are responsible for reporting our operations' GHG footprint.

In 2021, as part of our environmental reporting recalibration, we launched and utilized a new tool for our GHG emission accounting. We also recalibrated our previous year's results to ensure that the data reported is consistent with the current year.

GHG Emission Units 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
GHG Emissions Intensity - Generation tonnes CO2eq/MWh generated 0.450 0.472 0.435 0.481 0.474
GHG Emissions Intensity - Distribution tonnes CO2eq/MWh sold 0.055 0.064 0.050 0.059 0.059*

*As of 8 May 2025

  • Data reported under energy, waste, water, and biodiversity is based on an operationally controlled accounting approach that covers all AboitizPower’s units that have been operating for more than a year.

Generation units included in the report are the following: AP Renewables, Inc., San Carlos Sun Power, Inc., Luzon Hydro Corp., Hedcor, Inc., Hedcor Sibulan, Inc., Hedcor, Tudaya, Inc., Hedcor Sabangan, Inc., Hedcor Bukidnon, Inc., Therma Marine, Inc., Therma Mobile, Inc., Therma South, Inc., East Asia Utilities Corporation, Cebu Private Power Corporation, SN Aboitiz Power Magat, Inc., SN Aboitiz Power Benguet, Inc., Therma Power Visayas, Inc., and Therma Visayas, Inc., PV Sinag Power Inc.

Distribution units included in the report are the following: Visayan Electric, Davao Light, Cotabato Light, Subic Enerzone, Mactan Enerzone, Balamban Enerzone, Lima Enerzone, and Malvar Enerzone.

  • Since 2015, AboitizPower has been using the operational control approach to set the organizational boundary for the GHG accounting methodology.
  • AboitizPower’s GHG system is guided by the corporate accounting and reporting standards of The Greenhouse Gas Protocol, developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Resources Institute.
  • GHG data include carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions.
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