Manila Water, an industry pioneer in sustainability practices, has released the first series of its medium-term sustainability goals that outlines its progress and plans on embedding Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) into their business strategies. The ESG goals highlight Manila Water’s belief that long-term viability is dependent on management of environmental impacts and commitment to improve social outcomes in the communities it serves.

Manila Water made history by becoming the first water company from the Philippines and from any developing country, to be given the distinction as Water Company of the Year in the highly coveted 2022 Global Water Awards as part of the 2022 Global Water Summit held recently at the La Quinta De Jarama in Madrid, Spain.

Manila Water President & Chief Executive Officer Jocot de Dios shared the water company’s initiatives to ensure the continuous delivery of water supply and wastewater services for its service areas within the eastern part of Metro Manila and beyond during the recently concluded Singapore International Water Week’s plenary session entitled, ‘Adapting to Climate Impact: Resilience against extreme weather events and sea level rise’.

Manila Water Company’s use of at least 13 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green energy in 2021 has reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over 9,000 tons. According to Jocot de Dios, President and CEO of Manila Water, the utilization of 13.8 kWh of renewable energy enabled the water concessionaire to attain a decrease of 9,100 tons in its carbon emissions.

As part of the 2022 Earth Day Celebration, Manila Water, together with its partner agencies, kicked off a 2-day environmental event with a theme, “Saving the Earth: Securing Water for the Future”. Manila Water was joined by its partner organizations at the ceremonial tree planting activity at Orosa Hall, Balara Filters Park, Brgy. Pansol, Quezon City on April 22, 2022, Friday. The tree planting activity will be followed by LAKBAY KALIKASAN: Hike and Bike for Nature on the 23rd of April 2022, Saturday, 6:00 am at the La Mesa Nature Reserve, Quirino Highway, Quezon.