As the portfolio manager of the Aboitiz Group, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) is advancing its commitment to environmental stewardship and circularity through a strategic partnership with a circular economy company—Humble Sustainability, demonstrating how the responsible management of retired technology assets can deliver sustained environmental and social impact.
To date, Aboitiz has turned over more than 1,000 retired IT and electronic assets—including laptops, printers, VOIP phones, and servers—to Humble Sustainability for responsible repurposing. Through refurbishment, resale, donation, or proper recycling, these assets are diverted from landfills and reintroduced into productive use.
Proceeds from the initiative have contributed meaningfully to the Aboitiz Foundation, augmenting funds for one of the flagship programs.
The initiative’s impact continues to scale across the Aboitiz Group, with Aboitiz Construction also joining forces with Humble to repurpose its own gadgets and IT assets. This collaboration reinforces a unified, Group-wide commitment to responsible electronic waste management and the circular economy.
“This partnership shows how circularity can translate into real, measurable impact,” said Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, Chief Reputation and Sustainability Officer of AEV and President of Aboitiz Foundation. “By extending the life of our technology assets, we reduce our environmental footprint while generating resources that directly benefit our partner communities.”
AEV’s commitment to embedding climate resilience and innovation across its operations aligns with national e-waste management goals and advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
For Humble, the collaboration is a key step in its mission to recirculate one billion items. “We are proud to work with AEV, a company that recognizes sustainability as a driver for a future-ready economy,” said Enzo Pinga, Head of Business Development at Humble Sustainability. “Together, we are demonstrating how waste can be transformed into meaningful environmental, social, and economic value.”
By forging these strategic partnerships, AEV continues to lead corporate sustainability in the Philippines, turning shared environmental goals into collective action for the planet.
About Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV)
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) is a leading Philippine conglomerate with over 100 years of business history and major investments in power, banking, food, infrastructure, land, and data science. Recognized for its strong corporate governance and sustainability efforts, AEV was named among the 2025 Asia-Pacific Best Companies, 2024 World's Best Companies by Time Magazine, and one of Southeast Asia's top performers by Fortune Southeast Asia 500.
On its transformative journey to becoming the Philippines’ first Techglomerate, AEV is committed to advancing business and communities through its ESG-driven initiatives, including the #OneAboitizSustainability Synergy model. AEV actively contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, fostering positive regional change.
