Iloilo City – First Gen-owned Energy Development Corporation (EDC) rendered continuous support to Green Convergence, a gathering of environmentalists from the government sector and the civil society, through active participation at the recently held Philippine Environment Summit (PES), reaffirming its role as a leader in renewable energy and in advocating decarbonizationation in the country.
The fifth PES, themed Ako Ang Bukas: Quantum Leap to Climate Neutrality, ran from February 19-21, 2025 at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel, Iloilo City. The summit served as a crucial platform for collaboration, bringing together government officials, business leaders, academic institutions, youth and students, faith-based groups, indigenous people, and sustainability advocates to discuss insights, technologies, and workable solutions for climate neutrality.
EDC engaged attendees with its exhibit booth that showcased its regenerative approach through clean energy and collaborating with stakeholders for a decarbonized future. The booth also featured the Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA), which advances the Philippine private sector to step up for the planet and achieve a net zero future. On the first day of the summit, EDC Head of Corporate Support Functions Atty. Allan V. Barcena moderated the breakout session on Greenhouse Gas Measurement & Reduction Initiatives, steering the discussion on tracking and reducing carbon footprint using innovative strategies and initiatives. On the second day, First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) Chair and CEO Federico R. Lopez delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the many ways climate change poses an existential threat to human civilization. FPH’s power generation and energy-related businesses are held by First Gen Corporation, EDC’s parent company.
Energy Development Corporation continues to help the country reduce its overall carbon footprint not only through its investments and portfolio, but also through its environmental advocacy that fosters inclusive growth with partner communities. Its 15-year flagship greening legacy program, BINHI, puts a special focus on planting indigenous forest tree species, collaborating with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as well as local communities to ensure optimal site-species matching and achieve high survival rates.
