Sustainable Construction in Action

Ayala Land leads the way toward net zero, circularity CLICK

Imagine a future where homes and cities are not only built for comfort and efficiency, but also consider their impacts to the environment.

This is rapidly becoming a reality with the innovative efforts of Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI). The property giant is committed to creating quality developments while leading the charge in sustainability through resource efficiency, waste management and sustainable procurement, as part of its circular economy and net zero goals.

Ayala Land aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to achieve its net zero 2050 targets. This commitment is reflected in every aspect of its business, from planning and development to construction and operations through pioneering initiatives, some of which are a first in the Philippines.

Examples of the activities being implemented by the company include shifting to renewable energy sources, integrating efficient resource management solutions in the properties and decarbonization strategies within the supply chain.

Sustainable Construction in Action

Ayala Land’s construction arm, Makati Development Corp. (MDC) is leading several initiatives aimed at sustainable construction. This focus is vital as MDC accounts for about 75 percent of Ayala Land’s total baseline GHG emissions, which were estimated at 2.9 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) in 2021.

"MDC is one of the largest construction companies in the country. This means we are best positioned to raise the capabilities and the standards in the industry—in innovation, automation, use of technology and AI. It is not enough just to be better at how we currently do things. We need to think about how to do things differently to deliver quality consistently and efficiently," said Ayala Land president and CEO Meean Dy.

Net Zero Roadmap

Like its parent firm, MDC has also set an ambitious goal to reduce GHG emissions and achieve net zero by 2050. To achieve this, the country’s leading engineering, procurement, and construction company has rolled out initiatives to reduce emissions under Scope 1 and 2.

These include its electric vehicle re-fleeting program to reduce use of fossil fueled cars; reforestation activities in Ayala Land’s carbon forests; use of the latest solar technologies; pre-fabrication and modular construction technologies; and MDC’s Corporate Center shift to renewable energy via the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) which is expected to result in an annual reduction of 222.49 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.