Aboitiz firm gets green certification for Lima Estate

MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Economic Estates has obtained a green certification for its flagship Lima Estate in Batangas.

In a statement, AIC said the estate recently attained five-star BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence) District Certification from the Philippine Green Building Council, a local standard for assessing and certifying industrial estates’ environmental compliance.

“In our relentless pursuit to safeguard the environment and foster resilient communities, we have placed sustainability and smart technology adoption at the heart of what we do,” said Rafael Fernandez de Mesa, head of Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates.

“This way, we are not only transforming our business but also making a positive impact on the environment, our country, and the communities wherein we operate,” he said.

AIC Economic Estates has been implementing decarbonization efforts by utilizing renewable energy sources, and leveraging advanced technologies, data science, and artificial intelligence to optimize operations.

AIC’s Estate Water has contributed to the responsible management of water resources by reducing water loss across all economic estates, the company said.

Lima Water, which operates within Lima Estate in Batangas, has maintained a non-revenue water level below five percent over the past five years.

AIC has also transformed its water facilities into interconnected and intelligent systems, resulting in impressive results for locators.

These include a 20 percent reduction in fuel consumption and a 30 percent decrease in the budget allocated for repairs.

Another initiative is the construction of The Pods at Lima, a sustainable dormitory facility for employees, which helps decarbonize Lima Estate’s transportation system as it reduces the need to transport people in and out of the estate from long distances.

Jolan Formalejo, VP for inventory generation, said that AIC would also expand its electric vehicle fleet and co-living spaces, as well as introduce new initiatives that enhance smart and sustainable industrial-anchored economic estates.

“We aim to deeply embed the sustainability mindset throughout our organization and encourage our partners, locators, and host communities to embrace the same standards,” he said.