Environment

6 days ago

First Gen empowers youth to lead climate action in schools

Clean energy provider First Gen Corp. is strengthening youth participation in climate action by equipping students with the knowledge, leadership skills, and resources needed to develop environmental projects that benefit their schools and communities.

24 Jul 2026

2:37PM

SM Investments stays on track for 40% emissions cut by 2040

SM Investments Corp. said it remains on track to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2040 as it continues investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and operational resilience across its businesses.

17 Jul 2026

3:51PM

SMC river cleanup clears silt, waste to strengthen flood defenses

The cleanup covered 6.1 kilometers of the river, stretching from its junction with the Pasig River to Talayan in Quezon City. According to the company, the work is intended to sustain improvements achieved during its earlier rehabilitation project from 2022 to 2024, when about 322,000 metric tons of waste and silt were removed across the river’s entire 7.6-kilometer length.

14 Jul 2026

11:48AM

Fastly joins global effort to reduce digital carbon footprints

Fastly Inc. has joined DIMPACT, a coalition dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of digital media, as businesses increasingly seek ways to make digital operations more sustainable.

25 Jun 2026

7:42AM

Watsons pushes reusable bags to cut waste, fund cleft care

Watsons Philippines is encouraging customers to bring their own reusable bags as part of a nationwide effort to reduce single-use waste while raising funds for children needing cleft care treatment.

16 Jun 2026

4:03PM

Mapúa relaunches Environmental Planning program to boost climate resilience

Growing climate risks and rapid urban development are increasing demand for professionals who can help communities prepare for disasters, manage land use, and strengthen long-term resilience.

2 Jun 2026

8:46AM

McDonald’s Philippines taps ecoloop to advance waste circularity

McDonald’s Philippines has entered into a waste management partnership with ecoloop, the resource recovery arm of Republic Cement, in a move aimed at strengthening its environmental sustainability efforts and reducing landfill-bound plastic waste.

1 Jun 2026

2:36PM

San Miguel to plant 50,700 trees under DENR’s 100:1 replacement rule

San Miguel Corp. on Monday said tree management activities linked to the construction of its planned Southern Access Link Expressway Corp. (SALEX) elevated toll road in Manila are being undertaken under safeguards approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, while highlighting a large-scale greening program for affected areas.

29 May 2026

12:35PM

MPIF expands support for Tubbataha conservation efforts

As marine ecosystems face mounting pressures from climate change, biodiversity loss, and human activity, conservation groups are increasingly relying on science-based assessments and cross-sector partnerships to guide long-term protection efforts.