In line with its ongoing environmental sustainability efforts, Aboitiz Construction team members capped off the planting of over 1,000 mangrove seedlings during a reforestation activity in Sitio Sulok, Brgy. Lumaniag, Lian, Batangas, on February 15, 2025.

This activity was part of Aboitiz Construction’s Mangrove Enhancement Project, in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) and Aboitiz Foundation.

The event saw participation from the Samahan ng Mangigisda sa Sitio Sulok (SAMLOK), staff of the Lian Municipal Environmental and Natural Resources Office, and volunteers from the Philippine Coast Guard, all working together to enhance local biodiversity and foster community involvement in environmental conservation.

“Mangroves are essential to coastal ecosystems, helping mitigate climate change, protect biodiversity, and strengthen community resilience. Through initiatives like this, we not only restore vital ecosystems but also provide opportunities for local communities to thrive,” said Karmine Andrea Ching, Senior AVP for Business Transformation at Aboitiz Construction.

The Mangrove Enhancement Project aims to plant and grow 1,455 mangrove seedlings by 2026, with a focus on empowering local communities, especially SAMLOK. A thousand seedlings were already planted by SAMLOK through RAFI last year.

The project has provided training to SAMLOK in mangrove plantation design, nursery establishment, seedling production, and plantation maintenance, equipping members of the organization with new skills and alternative income sources.

This reforestation effort is part of Aboitiz Construction’s broader environmental sustainability initiatives. Last year, the company’s team members planted a combined total of  1,300 seedlings in Laguna, Cebu, and Surigao del Norte. In 2022, Aboitiz Construction also signed a three-year partnership with the National Power Corporation to adopt 2.6 hectares of land and plant 2,600 trees in Mt. Makiling in Santo Tomas City, Batangas.

Through these efforts, Aboitiz Construction continues to make significant strides in environmental sustainability, promoting both ecological restoration and community empowerment.