The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and Nestlé Philippines are very optimistic on the development of renewable energy (RE) and service delivery in Mindanao as they cited the need for continuous collaboration between government and industry in driving growth in the region’s shift to alternative energy.
A hybrid forum held last September 8 in Davao gathered key stakeholders in the energy industry to discuss the important role of RE and service delivery in Mindanao as well as its current energy landscape.
Jose Uy III, Nestlé Philippines senior vice president and head of corporate affairs, stressed that as the government develops more policies and initiatives to promote clean energy use and production, private sector players are investing in RE to decrease their impact on the environment and become more sustainable.
Uy noted that Nestle is walking the talk to reduce the company’s GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions by scaling up clean energy competitiveness and innovations for a more sustainable environment. In doing so, Nestle will help to harness the potential of renewable energy and contribute to the growth of the energy sector. It is a win-win proposition both for businesses and the planet. There is great potential for renewable energy in Mindanao, offering timely opportunities for the energy industry.
Nestlé Philippines, a major food and beverage manufacturer, operates its factories in Luzon and main office in Makati on 100-percent RE. This is in line with its commitment to achieve Nestlé’s global ambition of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. To further expand its RE program, it aims to run its Cagayan de Oro factory, its only manufacturing facility outside Luzon and the hub of Nescafé production in the country, on RE.
The forum was held under the ECCP’s REPH100 Initiative, a private sector-driven effort supporting the Green Energy Option Program of the Department of Energy.With additional report: The Manila Times, Eireene Jairee Gomez
