Aboitiz Equity Ventures Earns Top ESG Ratings from MSCI and S&P Global

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) has reaffirmed its position as a leader in corporate sustainability by maintaining an "A" rating from MSCI and receiving the highest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) score among Philippine industrial conglomerates from S&P Global.

The latest ESG report from MSCI, published in August 2025, upheld AEV's "A" rating first awarded in September 2023. The report commended the company’s initiatives in clean technology and robust labor management. Notably, through its subsidiary AboitizPower, the firm is pursuing an environmental strategy aimed at achieving a balanced energy portfolio combining Cleanergy and thermal capacities by 2030.

Complementing this, S&P Global granted AEV an ESG score of 52 out of 100, the highest in its sector within the Philippines and well above the industry average. The evaluation highlighted AEV’s excellence in customer relations, labor practices, occupational health and safety, business ethics, human capital management, and climate strategy.

"These recognitions reflect the dedication of our people across the Aboitiz Group," stated Aboitiz Group President and CEO Sabin M. Aboitiz. "They affirm our genuine commitment to sustainability and responsible business, whether through accelerating renewable energy investments or ensuring inclusive growth that benefits the communities we serve."

AEV’s achievements demonstrate its resilience in addressing ESG risks across its diversified portfolio, which includes power, banking, food, infrastructure, land, and emerging sectors such as data science and artificial intelligence as part of its transformation into the Philippines’ first "Techglomerate."

The group continues its environmental stewardship through reforestation and watershed protection initiatives, dedicated to preserving ecosystems and natural resources for sustainable development.

Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, AEV’s Chief Reputation and Sustainability Officer, remarked, "Transparency and an unwavering commitment to excellence define our sustainability journey. Ratings from MSCI and S&P Global reinforce our responsibility to deliver long-term value for stakeholders while laying the groundwork for a better future."

AEV also distinguished itself by demonstrating superior disclosure and data transparency compared to peers, strengthening its reputation for accountability and providing stakeholders with comprehensive insight into its sustainability performance.

Across its operations domestically and internationally, Aboitiz Group integrates sustainability at the core of its business strategies. AboitizPower is investing heavily in renewable energy infrastructure; UnionBank is enhancing financial inclusion through digital innovation; Pilmico Foods, Republic Cement, and Aboitiz InfraCapital are advancing food security, circular economy initiatives, and resilient infrastructure development; and Aboitiz Data Innovation leverages artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and lower emissions.

In addition, AEV is involved in local environmental programs such as the 55,000-hectare CarbonPH project in Cebu, supporting urban reforestation and mangrove restoration to offset carbon emissions and bolster community resilience over a 40-year horizon. These initiatives complement AboitizPower’s renewable portfolio and Battery Energy Storage System projects, reflecting a comprehensive approach to ecological responsibility.

With distinguished accolades from both MSCI and S&P Global, Aboitiz Equity Ventures sets a benchmark for how Philippine conglomerates can lead in sustainable business practices.

About Aboitiz Equity Ventures

Aboitiz Equity Ventures is one of the Philippines’ foremost conglomerates with a legacy spanning over 100 years. Recognized among the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 and named one of the World’s Best Companies by Time Magazine, AEV holds strategic investments across power, banking and financial services, food and beverage, infrastructure, land, and emerging sectors such as data science and artificial intelligence. The company is renowned for exemplary corporate governance and sustainability standards and is actively pursuing its Great Transformation to become the nation’s first Techglomerate—harnessing innovation and technology to foster long-term value and community advancement.

As a member of the United Nations Global Compact, the Global Compact Network Philippines Board of Trustees, the APEC Business Advisory Council, and the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, AEV promotes sustainability globally. Through its #OneAboitizSustainability Synergy model, the group is transforming its essential businesses toward stronger sustainability practices to create lasting positive impacts on society and the environment.