Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) reaffirmed its sustainability leadership at the Philippine Sustainability Leadership Forum (PSLF), held at the Aboitiz Tech Space, AIM. Co-presented by AEV with Next Move and Nexus Sustainability, the forum gathered top leaders from government, business, and civil society to drive a national strategy for inclusive, climate-resilient growth, showcasing business solutions to challenges in climate change, circularity, and social equity.
In her keynote address, Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, AEV First Vice President and Chief Reputation and Sustainability Officer, shared how sustainability is deeply embedded in Aboitiz’s transformation into the Philippines’ first techglomerate. She said leadership on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters is not confined to senior management, but is a shared responsibility across the group — from the boardroom to every team member.
“Sustainability is fundamental to our value creation story and long-term business advantage. It guides our strategy, risk management, and operations, while ensuring we create pathways for communities and the nation’s development,” Hontiveros-Malvar said.
She illustrated how Aboitiz is embedding sustainability in each of its major business units. AboitizPower is driving the country’s energy transition with its target of a 50:50 renewable-to-thermal energy mix by 2030, while continuing to provide reliable electricity to one-fifth of the Philippine population. UnionBank and its subsidiaries are advancing financial inclusion by deploying digital-first strategies and issuing social bonds that have already supported thousands of micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Aboitiz Foods, for its part, is strengthening food security while reducing its environmental footprint. AEV’s food unit has already exceeded its 2024 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) plastic recovery targets by 300 percent, transforming waste into resources and promoting a circular economy.
