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AEV has partnered with circular economy firm Humble Sustainability to ensure decommissioned IT and electronic assets are repurposed instead of ending up in landfills.
The initiative covers laptops, printers, VOIP phones, servers, and other equipment that have reached the end of their operational life within the group.
More than 1,000 assets have already been turned over for refurbishment, resale, donation, or proper recycling, keeping valuable materials in circulation while reducing electronic waste.
Why it matters
Electronic waste remains one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, and corporate asset disposal plays a significant role. By extending the life cycle of its IT equipment, AEV reduces its environmental footprint while generating resources that support community development.
Half of the proceeds from the refurbished and resold assets directly support the Aboitiz Foundation, strengthening funding for its social and environmental programs and linking sustainability efforts with measurable social impact.
From the company
According to a company statement, the initiative reflects AEV’s broader strategy to embed climate resilience and innovation across its operations, while aligning with national e-waste management goals and advancing United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 on responsible consumption and production.
“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.”
What’s next
The effort is expanding across the Aboitiz Group. Aboitiz Construction has joined the partnership, contributing its own retired gadgets and IT assets to Humble Sustainability and reinforcing a group-wide approach to responsible e-waste management.
For Humble, the collaboration supports its ambition 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 scaling these partnerships, AEV continues to position sustainability as a core business strategy—turning shared environmental goals into collective action with long-term benefits for communities and the planet. — Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
