AIA Philippines, the local arm of the leading pan-Asian life and health insurer AIA Group, has made significant strides towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company is transitioning its building portfolio to 100% renewable energy sources and securing the WELL Health-Safety Rating for its workspaces. AIA Philippines is actively shifting to renewable energy for its power supply requirements, with AIA Center Cebu switching to Adventenergy in February 2023 and AIA Tower in Makati City in May 2024. The company also discusses securing 100% renewable energy for AIA Alabang and AIA Salcedo by Q4 2024 under the government’s Green Energy Options Program.
“At AIA Philippines, we believe that sustainability and well-being go hand in hand,” said Melissa Henson, AIA Philippines Chief Marketing Officer. “By powering our buildings with renewable energy and achieving WELL HSR certification, we demonstrate our commitment to creating a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.”
The WELL Health-Safety Rating is a testament to AIA Philippines’ dedication to creating workspaces that prioritize the health and well-being of its occupants. Seven AIA Philippines-owned buildings have already achieved this prestigious rating and are undergoing rigorous assessments to ensure high air quality standards, lighting, acoustics, ergonomics, and more.
AIA Philippines’ dedication to sustainability extends beyond renewable energy supply and WELL HSR certification. The company is implementing other green building initiatives, including solar panel installations, urban gardening, and robust waste management programs. AIA Center Cebu, LEED Core & Shell Silver Certified, and AIA Tower are pursuing LEED EB+OM certification, strengthening AIA Philippines’ commitment to sustainable building practices.
These initiatives are part of AIA’s more extensive net-zero journey, which began in 2021 with an AIA Group-wide pledge to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. In 2023, AIA Group became the first pan-Asian life and health insurer to have its near-term emissions reduction targets validated by the renowned Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), underscoring its commitment to aligning its actions with the latest climate science.
AIA Philippines’ dedication to sustainability has influenced its operations since 2018, and to ensure the successful implementation of actions across the company, AIA Philippines has established transparent reporting and escalation paths for its local sustainability efforts at both operational and management levels.
“We take our role of creating a healthier, more sustainable future for generations to come very seriously, and we are proud of the progress we have made. We remain dedicated to implementing innovative solutions that reduce our environmental impact, bringing to life our Purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives,” said Henson.
By taking concrete steps to reduce its environmental impact and create healthier workspaces, AIA Philippines is setting a leading example for businesses in the Philippines and beyond, proving that a sustainable and healthy future is possible.
