AboitizPower’s Battery Energy Storage System supports a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, helping reduce the country’s carbon footprint while strengthening power grid resilience—an impactful step in the Aboitiz Group’s ESG commitment.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) reaffirmed its standing as a corporate sustainability leader with top marks from two of the world’s foremost ESG evaluators, retaining its “A” rating from MSCI and posting the highest ESG score among Philippine industrial conglomerates with S&P Global.
MSCI’s latest ESG Report, released in August 2025, reaffirmed AEV’s “A” rating, which it first attained in September 2023. The report highlighted AEV’s progress in leveraging opportunities in clean technology and strong labor management initiatives. Through AboitizPower, AEV is advancing its environmental strategy by targeting a balanced portfolio of Cleanergy and thermal capacities by 2030.
S&P Global recognized AEV with an ESG score of 52 out of 100—the highest among Philippine industrial conglomerates and well above the industry average. The assessment underscored AEV’s strengths in customer relations, labor practices, occupational health and safety, business ethics, human capital management, and climate strategy.
“These recognitions are really about our people and the work they do every day across the Aboitiz Group,” said Aboitiz Group President and CEO Sabin M. Aboitiz. “They show that our commitment to sustainability and responsible business is real—whether it’s accelerating our renewable energy investments or making sure our growth is inclusive and benefits the communities we serve.”
These achievements underscore AEV’s resilience in managing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks across its diverse portfolio in power, banking, food, infrastructure, land, and data science and artificial intelligence (DSAI) as it continues its Great Transformation as the country’s first techglomerate.
The Aboitiz Group continues its commitment to reforestation and watershed protection, nurturing ecosystems and safeguarding natural resources for a sustainable future. “Transparency and a relentless pursuit of excellence are at the heart of our sustainability journey,” said Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, Chief Reputation and Sustainability Officer of AEV. “The ratings from MSCI and S&P Global reinforce our responsibility to deliver long-term value for our stakeholders while laying the foundation for a better future.”
AEV also demonstrated stronger disclosure practices and higher data availability than its peers, reinforcing its reputation for accountability and openness in sustainability reporting and giving stakeholders a comprehensive view of the company’s performance.
Across its operations in the Philippines and beyond, the Aboitiz Group is embedding sustainability at the core of its businesses. AboitizPower is investing in renewable energy projects; UnionBank is expanding financial inclusion through digital platforms; Pilmico Foods, Republic Cement, and Aboitiz InfraCapital are advancing food security, circular economy practices, and resilient infrastructure; while Aboitiz Data Innovation is harnessing artificial intelligence to drive efficiency and reduce emissions.
AEV’s sustainability efforts also extend to local initiatives, including the 55,000-hectare CarbonPH project in Cebu, where the Group is supporting urban reforestation and mangrove restoration to offset carbon emissions and enhance community resilience against climate change over a 40-year commitment. These projects complement AboitizPower’s renewable energy portfolio and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) deployment, reflecting a holistic approach to environmental stewardship.
With recognition from both MSCI and S&P Global, AEV is setting the benchmark for how Philippine conglomerates can lead in sustainability.
