MPT South Hub gets LEED seal

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. subsidiary Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp. has been awarded a LEED gold certification for its P800-million headquarters called MPT South Hub.

MPT South Hub, a four-story building located in Imus, Cavite, achieved a LEED Gold Certification as it excelled in using sustainability practices in the way that it was designed and constructed.

LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a globally recognized symbol of excellence in green building.

LEED certification ensures electricity cost savings, lower carbon emissions and healthier environments where people live, work, learn, play and worship.

“Attaining a LEED Gold Certification for MPT South Hub is no easy feat, and so for that I would like to extend my congratulations to our MPTC team. It is a testament to how serious our organization is in integrating sustainability in the way we build and operate our businesses, in hopes of safeguarding a resilient and sustainable future for generations to come,” Metro Pacific Investments Corp. chairman and president Manny V. Pangilinan said.

The building, which costs P800 million to construct, consumes at least 40 percent less indoor water through the use of modern water-efficient fixtures and 50 percent less outdoor water through rainwater harvesting. It also has an electric vehicle charging station.

It is the first MPTC infrastructure to acquire LEED certification.

“MPTC is committed to advancing sustainability. We are extremely honored to have one of our facilities certified by a world-renowned body as a green building. This inspires us to continue the implementation of our infrastructure projects with the least disruption to the communities and the environment,” MPTC president and chief executive officer Rodrigo Franco said.

Last year, the tollway company entered into a partnership with the United States Agency for International Development to further strengthen its sustainability effort in converting the Cavite-Laguna Expressway into a “green highway.”

“The hub exemplifies our commitment to building sustainable infrastructure in alignment with MPTC and MPIC sustainability efforts guided by the United Nation’s Sustainability Goal target of upgrading all industries and infrastructure for sustainability,” MPT South president and general manager Roberto Bontia said.