The latest score represents a five-point improvement from PLDT’s rating of 72 last year, reflecting progress in biodiversity management, product governance, human rights, and business ethics.
Global benchmark highlights PLDT’s sustainability standing
That earlier rating, which was the highest among Philippine companies, earned PLDT a spot in the prestigious S&P CSA 2025 Sustainability Yearbook recognizing global leaders in corporate sustainability.
S&P Global CSA evaluates more than 12,000 companies annually using comprehensive, industry-specific ESG and economic metrics.
The results guide sustainability-focused investors and help organizations benchmark and strengthen their ESG strategies. The Yearbook, in particular, highlights top-performing companies worldwide.
Initiatives strengthen ESG policies, supplier engagement
PLDT said its improved rating reflects ongoing efforts to enhance policies, programs, supplier engagements, impact assessments, and disclosures across key ESG pillars.
These initiatives are aligned with business objectives and stakeholder priorities.
“Our latest S&P Global CSA rating reflects the progress we continue to make in connection with our organization-wide goals to adopt global best practices and report developments in our ESG journey,” said Melissa Vergel de Dios, PLDT chief sustainability officer.
Commitment to global frameworks and transparent reporting
Vergel de Dios added that beyond the numbers, PLDT remains committed to applying insights from independent assessments to create long-term value and positively impact stakeholders.
PLDT’s sustainability roadmap aligns with globally recognized frameworks such as the UN Global Compact, Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, Global Reporting Initiative, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, and CDP.
The company releases annual ESG reports under the strategic oversight of its board of directors through the governance, nomination, and sustainability committee. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
