Globe has started using renewable energy to power 33 of its high-energy utilization sites in Mindanao, its first batch of clean-powered facilities in the region.
“Renewable energy has been a real, operational commitment for us for the past six years,” said Yoly Crisanto, chief sustainability and corporate communications officer at Globe. “Each site we shift to clean power isn’t just about reducing emissions; it’s about building a future-proof network that puts people and planet first.”
The company is working with licensed Retail Electricity Suppliers (RES) to source energy from off-site solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal plants. These are delivered through the electricity grid under the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) and the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP).
GEOP is available for facilities with a monthly average peak demand of at least 100 kilowatts, while RCOA is for those consuming 500 kilowatts or more. These programs allow businesses to directly source renewable energy from chosen suppliers.
With the addition of the 33 sites, Globe said its share of renewable energy in its total electricity use grew from 14% in 2021 to 24% in 2024. This also includes its corporate offices and mixed-use facilities that are already using clean energy.
Globe plans to shift more than 150 additional sites to renewable power in the next two years. The company will use Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), on-site solar panel installations, and the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP). The RAP lets two or more end-users in the same area combine their electricity needs to join the RCOA program.
These initiatives are part of Globe’s goal to reduce emissions in line with its Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment. The company aims to cut emissions from its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 42% and from its value chain (Scope 3) by 25% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. By 2050, Globe plans to reduce total emissions by 90%.
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