ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE
NLEX REDUCES ITS CARBON FOOTPRINT “The things we do are guided by our commitment to the greater good.”
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LEX Corporation President and General Manager J Luigi L Bautista summarized the company’s ethos on environmental management. MPTC’s NLEX Corporation has measured the reduction in its carbon footprint through its solar photovoltaic power system installed in select toll plazas.
The total energy harvested for 2020 was 171 megawatt-hours, resulting in carbon emission savings of 134,232 kilograms, or equivalent to 4,006 trees planted. In the coming years, NLEX plans to install solar power panels in more toll plazas and incorporate sustainable energy throughout its operations.
SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY “We are seizing the opportunity to do more for our motorists and environment by improving our operational efficiency and promoting sustainability. This is deeply ingrained as one of our core values,” said Bautista, highlighting that “ever since, we have been complying with our responsibilities for the environment as an ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) certified company.” Since 2006, NLEX has encouraged green practices by spearheading tree planting initiatives and river clean-ups within the expressway areas. It has also implemented its “Greening the NLEX” program to mitigate the effects of global warming and environmental imbalance. Using renewable energy in the company’s operations is in line with the entire Metro Pacific group’s commitment to help the Philippines meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UNSDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and UNSDG 13 (Climate Action). <<
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