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| A brief look inside Mang Inasal's Marilao Commissary, the first in the Jollibee Group to achieve 100% Zero Waste to Landfill Status (Image Source: Jollibee Group/Mang Inasal) |
Consistent with efforts to bolster its sustainability practices, the Jollibee Group notes a significant milestone in one of its brands in the strengthened implementation of its Corporate Supply Chain Sustainability Program that covers 11 company-owned commissaries and one logistics facility across the country. The holistic program targets to fulfill extensive energy and water efficiency and waste reduction goals and initiatives in alignment with the Jollibee Group’s Joy For Tomorrow sustainability agenda.
Taking the waste reduction effort further is Mang Inasal’s (MI) Marilao Commissary which achieved Zero Waste to Landfill Status in 2023. To achieve this, the MI Marilao Commissary efforts included repurposing and recycling scrap waste, converting organic waste into compost, and co-processing residual waste as alternative fuel for cement production. During the 2020 baseline year, MI Marilao Commissary has sustainably disposed of 53% of its total waste. With the leaders and the team’s dedication and teamwork, the site has gradually increased its sustainable disposal to 85% in 2021, 91% in 2022, and 97% at the start of 2023 before reaching 100% status by June of 2023. Waste Reduction is one of the focus areas of the Jollibee Group’s global sustainability agenda whose goals include reducing food loss and waste to landfill in the manufacturing process. These goals were set to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), particularly “Responsible Consumption and Production” (UNSDG #12).
Jollibee Group's Chief Sustainability and Public Affairs Officer Jose Miñana Jr. underscored the company’s proactive approach to integrating sustainable waste management practices into operations, stating, “We prioritize recovering, reusing, and recycling waste that contribute to the creation of a more sustainable food system, ensuring that we can continue to nourish and sustain our communities and our planet for future generations.” With its continued commitment to sustainable business practices, the Jollibee Group manufacturing sites across the country achieved a cumulative 42.8% reduction in waste-generated ratio last year compared to the company’s 2020 baseline. By the end of 2023, over 51% of its waste was disposed through sustainable means, a significant increase from 39.7% in 2021. Jollibee Group's Vice President and Head of Supply Chain Michael Ong emphasized, “The results achieved by Mang Inasal’s Marilao Commissary will be our benchmark for waste reduction implementation across all Jollibee Group manufacturing sites in the country, consistent with our commitment to maximize use of resources and reduce our impact on the environment.”
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SM Goes Beyond Earth Day, Leading The Way Towards Sustainability
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| At the Earth Day Every Day project partners signing ceremony with their signed deals on hand (L-R): Nestle Philippines Inc. Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs Jose Uy III, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Hon. Ma. Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, SM Supermalls’ Vice President for Corporate Compliance Liza Silerio (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/SM Prime Holdings Inc.) |
SM marked Earth Day 2024 with a series of initiatives designed to promote environmental responsibility and empower the next generation. In a groundbreaking partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Nestle Philippines, Boy Scouts of the Philippines, and Girl Scouts of the Philippines, SM Cares kickstarted the series with the initiation of the “Earth Day Every Day Project", an innovative program that empowers young people to become environmental stewards by focusing on plastic waste reduction and where students are encouraged to collect plastics within their communities and deposit them at designated collection facilities within SM malls nationwide.
Additionally, the SM Plastic Waste Collection Program, a partnership with the non-governmental organization (NGO) Friends of Hope, aims to reduce plastic waste in landfills and oceans through proper plastic segregation. Recognizing the pressing issue of electronic waste (e-waste), SM Cares has partnered with PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) to enhance the reach of its Electronic Waste Collection (EWC) Program. This collaborative effort expands access to safe and responsible e-waste disposal solutions for Filipinos nationwide, while promoting responsible consumption habits among consumers. Internally, SM launched the #SMWasteFreeFuture program, aiming to revolutionize waste management practices across the company. This program emphasizes a shift in mindset towards waste reduction and responsible disposal, fostering positive behavioral changes among employees and creating a company-wide culture of sustainability.
“At SM, we believe that sustainability is not just a responsibility, but an opportunity. Through programs like these, we are committed to creating a positive impact on the environment and inspiring others to join us in building a greener future,” said SM Cares Program Director for the Environment Liza Silerio. These initiatives underscore SM Cares’ unwavering dedication to environmental sustainability, transcending Earth Day to embody a continuous effort towards creating a more sustainable future for all. SM Prime remains steadfast in its commitment to spreading social good. This dedication extends to SM’s forthcoming endeavors, which will be led by its future property development, with a focus on enhancing positive social impact in the communities where SM operates.
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Quezon City Announces First Eco-Fashion Show Grand Winner
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| The winners of "RETASHOW: Quezon City (QC)'s Catwalk To Sustainability" eco-fashion competition with representatives of Quezon City LGU and partners (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Quezon City LGU) |
Renegade Limpin from Barangay Paltok emerged as the champion of the first edition of “RETASHOW: QC’s Catwalk to Sustainability”, a sustainable fashion show organized and presented by the Quezon City LGU. Limpin bested 19 other designers, who had showcased their talent by designing fashionable clothes from recycled garments and leftover fabric during the competition held in SM Novaliches, and received the grand cash prize of Php100,000. “Maraming salamat sa paglalaan ng inyong oras at pagpapahalaga sa layunin ng ating RetaShow. As trailblazers of sustainable fashion, we hope that the City Government can always count on you to use your platforms for sustainability,” said QC Mayor Joy Belmonte. Maricris Pabelico of Barangay Sauyo and John Jade Montecalvo of Barangay Payatas have also won and received cash prizes of Php70,000 and Php30,000 as second and third placers, respectively.
The designers showcased ensembles that were made from at least 70 percent recycled textiles and fabrics. Their works were evaluated based on design and originality, ethics and sustainability, and wearability and feasibility. Twenty designers were picked from a pool of fifty who have submitted their applications after an open call announced by the Quezon City Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD). The fashion show and competition aims to raise awareness about the environmental impact of textile waste and promote sustainable fashion choices among QCitizens. Other designers who competed in the competition were Neil Bryan Capistrano, Rowena Coquia, Giemhela Divina, Jashmin Iballo, Khazlyn Rose Lim, Stephanie Madolid, Michael Mayores, Mark Jay Panganiban, Kaye-Lyn Partulan, Nard Patrick Redoble, Hazel Roldan, Loisse Zsanelle Roque, Juan Miguel Rosario, Lloyd Rainier Sexon, Johnsent Talento, Janah Victoria Tropel, and Kristine Joy Victor. They were mentored by Allesandra Gutierrez and Dars Juson of REPAMANA, a social enterprise that repurposes hotel bedsheets, and Cris Roxas of Brave Story, a lifestyle brand that repurposes textile waste into clothing and home decor, crafted by artisans.
The board of judges included award-winning costume and fashion designer Eric Pineda; Pamela Mejia, the founder of FIBERS: Fashion Innovation Businesses for Environment, Reformation, and Sustainability, a social enterprise champions sustainable fashion in Southeast Asia; and multi-awarded Filipino designer Zarah Juan who is also QC’s partner in the VOTE TO TOTE project which upcycles tarpaulins into stylish bags in partnership with persons deprived of liberty. Mayor Belmonte shared, “Lahat ng mga sumali ay winning entries na dahil ginamit nila ang kanilang talento upang lumikha ng mga disenyo mula sa retaso o used textile upang magkaroon ng pangalawang buhay ang mga ito at maiwasang matapon sa landfill. Kaya sa akin, panalo kayo sapagkat panalo ang ating kalikasan!"
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SM Supermalls Scales Up Sustainability With Largest Solar Panel System
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| SM Supermalls' largest solar panel system atop SM City Santa Rosa in Laguna (Image Source: Rappler/SM Supermalls) |
SM Supermalls has recently unveiled the company’s largest self-used rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system to date at SM City Santa Rosa in the City of Santa Rosa in the province of Laguna, installed across over 2 hectares of the mall’s building. With this recent milestone of scaling the company’s efforts towards energy efficiency, SM Prime reaffirms its commitment towards building for a sustainable future as it progresses towards its Net-Zero Ambition by 2040. The solar PV system at SM City Santa Rosa which has recently received the Certificate of Compliance (COC) from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is composed of 5,772 panels at 3.088MWp capacity and has an annual solar energy production of up to 4.292GWh. The installation of the solar PV system at SM City Santa Rosa will power 15% of the mall’s energy consumption needs.
SM Supermalls first started installing solar PV systems in 2014 at SM City North EDSA — the first mall in the Philippines to harness solar energy. In 2016, the solar power facility in SM Mall of Asia with twice the capacity of SM North EDSA was installed. Harnessing solar energy as a clean and renewable source of energy, SM Supermalls has reduced reliance on the power grid which is helpful during times when rising electricity demand is caused by increased temperatures. SM Supermalls is also part of the Department of Energy (DOE)'s Interruptible Load Program (ILP) that provides 110MV of power for communities across the Philippines. 56 malls use their own generator sets instead of relying on the power grid which has proven helpful when there are local power interruptions and power supply needs to be rationed. SM has the largest contribution among the private sector with SM Mall of Asia providing the highest committed capacity at 15.92MW for this program. All 85 malls of SM Supermalls are energy efficient. Every mall maximizes natural lighting, through skylights and windows, and all malls have used LED lighting since 2018, ensuring energy efficiency.
SM Supermalls President Steven Tan shared, “SM Supermalls is committed towards contributing to build a sustainable future. We have made significant strides in clean energy regeneration, as well as water conservation and recycling, and solid waste management. With the continuous support of our partners and the communities where we operate, we believe we can truly reach our science-based goals towards Net Zero by 2040.”
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Iconic And Impactful: Xiaomi And Haribon Foundation Take The Step In Forest Restoration
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| Members of Xiaomi Fans Community (XFC) Philippines in Bahay Punlaan, Lumban, Laguna for Haribon Foundation's Native Tree Nursery Activities (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Xiaomi Philippines) |
Xiaomi continues making an impact in the Philippines as the Xiaomi Fans Community (XFC), took part in Haribon Foundation’s Native Tree Nursery Activities at the Buhay Punlaan in Lumban, Laguna. A group of 30 Xiaomi fans and staff worked together to accomplish this as part of the top tech brand’s 14th anniversary celebration. XFC members collectively prepared native tree seedlings to contribute to Haribon’s Forests for Life Movement which brings together local communities to restore lost forests and mangroves in the Philippines. These seedlings play a crucial role in the continuous forest restoration initiatives in protected areas within Sierra Madre.
The activity also contributes to rebuilding a healthy ecosystem amid the high deforestation rate in the Philippines, which will give Filipinos a sustainable future. “We want everyone to experience iconic moments in every aspect of their lives with the help of our Xiaomi products. But we also want to create iconic moments that have a positive impact on our society with the help of the Xiaomi Fans Community. We look forward to working more with our community in spearheading significant projects that create a positive impact in our communities, country, and the world," says Xiaomi Philippines Marketing Head Tomi Adrias.
This is just one of many initiatives that Xiaomi has lined up for its anniversary campaign. The brand recently hosted the Xiaomi Fan Festival Iconic Concert, headlined by P-pop group and #TeamRedmiNote member SB19, as a way to thank Xiaomi fans for their unwavering support. With its diverse line of smartphones and AIoT products, Xiaomi believes in making technology accessible to Filipinos. The brand also aims to make lives better through innovation and advocacies like its partnership with Haribon Foundation.
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Win An All-Expense Paid Trip For Two To The Paris 2024 Olympic Games With AirAsia MOVE In Collaboration With Visa
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| (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/AirAsia MOVE Philippines) |
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