Winners of the 2026 Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards

MANILA, Philippines — The Inquirer Group of Companies recognized the winners of the 2026 Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards at a ceremony at the Sheraton Manila Hotel last night, July 22. Now in its second year, the Awards celebrated 30 sustainability initiatives for their leadership and significant measurable contributions towards advancing the Environment, Social, and Governance landscape in the Philippines. Out of the 30 recognized initiatives, 19 earned Gold awards while 11 received Silver awards. Two companies also took home the coveted Grand Winner title for garnering the highest overall scores from the judging panel and setting the benchmark for ESG excellence in the country. Except for Gold winners under the Governance category and Water Management & Efficiency subcategory, all Gold winners will move forward to compete and represent the Philippines at the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards in Malaysia this November. Article continues after this advertisement ENVIRONMENT CATEGORY (Sustainable Ecosystems / Biodiversity Conservation) Gold winners PLCs/ large companies: Energy Development Corporation Mainstreaming Philippine Native Trees: A journey from species rediscovery to extinction rescue MSMEs: Far Eastern University, Alabang Article continues after this advertisement Redefining Campus Sustainability: FEU Alabang’s Data-Driven Blueprint for ESG Excellence Silver winner Article continues after this advertisement PLCs and large companies: Ayala Land Inc. Forest Restoration and Wildlife Protection at Ayala Land Carbon Forest ENVIRONMENT CATEGORY (Water Management & Efficiency) Gold winners PLCs and large companies: JT International Asia Manufacturing Corp. Cutting Water Use by Half: A Practical Shift to Smarter Operations MSMEs: Far Eastern University, Alabang FEU Alabang: A Model for Water Efficiency Excellence Silver winner PLCs and large companies: Jollibee Group Jollibee Group’s Project Hugas ENVIRONMENT CATEGORY (Waste Management & Responsible Consumption, Production and Manufacturing) Gold winner PLCs and large companies: Jollibee Group Zero Waste in Action: Transforming Manufacturing Through Circular Solutions Silver winner PLCs and large companies: SM Retail SM Green Finds ENVIRONMENT CATEGORY (Renewable Energy) Gold winners PLCs and large companies: Energy Development Corp. Road to 50: The Compounding Value of Geo 24/7 MSMEs: Far Eastern University, Alabang Powering the Future: FEU Alabang’s 100% Renewable Energy Breakthrough Silver winner PLCs and large companies: Meralco PowerGen Corp. MGEN Launches 3 New Solar Sites in 1st Quarter of 2025 ENVIRONMENT CATEGORY (Energy Efficiency) Gold winners PLCs and large companies: Jollibee Group Jollibee Group’s Project Scale Up MSMEs: Far Eastern University, Alabang FEU Alabang: A Model for Energy Efficiency Excellence SOCIAL CATEGORY (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Gold winner PLCs and large companies: Mynt, Inc. Rewriting the Code: How Mynt Operationalized Diversity for Women in Tech Silver winner PLCs and large companies: SM Investments Corporation Inclusive Growth Through Equal Opportunity and Meritocracy SOCIAL CATEGORY (Relations with Local Communities) Gold winners PLCs and large companies: Aboitiz Power Corporation KaBamboohayan: Empowering Indigenous Communities Through Bamboo and Watershed Stewardship MSMEs: Far Eastern University, Alabang Empowering Communities: FEU Alabang’s Model for Inclusive and Sustainable Impact Silver winner PLCs and large companies: Meralco PowerGen Corporation MTerra Solar CSR ‘Radiance of Progress’ SOCIAL CATEGORY (Talent Management) Gold winner PLCs and large companies: SM Investments Corporation Building a Sustainability-Driven Workforce Through the SM Sustainability School Silver winner PLCs and large companies: East West Banking Corporation Built on People, Driven by Purpose: How EastWest Academy Advances Decent Work and Inclusive Growth Across the Organization SOCIAL CATEGORY (Good Health & Wellbeing) Gold winners PLCs and large companies: SM Investments Corporation Bringing Healthcare Within Reach: SM Foundation’s Community Health Systems Initiative MSMEs: Generika Drugstore Generika Drugstore’s Ginhawang Barangayan Silver winner PLCs and large companies: AC Health Transforming Health through Public-Private Partnerships GOVERNANCE CATEGORY (Governance, Reporting & Transparency) Gold winner PLCs and large companies: Maynilad Water Services, Inc. Maynilad’s Integrated ESG Reporting System: Strengthening Governance, Assurance, and Market Transparency Silver winner PLCs and large companies: Newport World Resorts Governing Sustainability: How Newport World Resorts Institutionalised Environmental Accountability Through I LOVE Earth and EarthCheck Certification OTHERS (Innovative Partnership) Gold winners PLCs and large companies: Concentrix Philippines Unified for Impact: How Concentrix and Partners Safeguard the Filipino Workforce Pipeline MSMEs: Lhoopa Inc. Enabling Affordable Homeownership through Technology and Partnerships Silver winner PLCs and large companies: BDO Foundation Empowering Filipinos through strategic, scalable, and sustainable financial education programs OTHERS (Transformation) Gold winner PLCs and large companies: SM Prime Holdings Inc. SM Waste Free Future Silver winner PLCs and large companies:Bank of the Philippine Islands BPI’s Inclusive Transformation for Economic Growth GRAND WINNERS Most Outstanding ESG Initiative, PLCs: Concentrix Philippines Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful. Most Outstanding ESG Initiative, MSMEs: Lhoopa Inc. /cb