ACEN, the renewable energy platform of the Ayala Group, has won recognition from two leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating agencies: FTSE Russell and MSCI.
These accolades underscore ACEN’s commitment to embedding sustainability into its strategy, focusing on environmental stewardship, social responsibility and sound corporate governance, the company said.
ACEN said it has retained its place in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the third consecutive year, reflecting its consistent performance in implementing best-in-class ESG practices.
The FTSE4Good Index Series, created by global index and data provider FTSE Russell, measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong ESG practices.
These indexes are widely used by market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and products. FTSE Russell evaluations consider performance in areas such as corporate governance, health and safety, anti-corruption and climate change.
ACEN joins fellow Ayala companies on the 2025 FTSE4Good list, including Ayala Corp. (since 2016), Globe and Ayala Land (since 2015) and BPI (since 2020). This reaffirms the Ayala Group’s long-standing commitment to global sustainability standards.
In 2025, ACEN also received an “A” rating (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment. This recognition acknowledges the company’s improved management of financially material sustainability risks and opportunities, particularly within the energy sector.
MSCI ESG Ratings evaluate a company’s exposure to ESG risks and its management of those risks relative to industry peers. Ratings range from “AAA” (leader) to “CCC” (laggard) and use a rules-based methodology to identify ESG leaders within each sector.
ACEN views sustainability as a strategic lever for growth, believing it delivers tangible business outcomes and drives performance across its operations and partnerships.
“ESG is embedded in how we invest, operate and grow,” said Jonathan Back, ACEN chief financial officer and chief strategy officer.”These upgraded ratings reflect the strength of our decarbonization strategy and our ability to manage sustainability risks while creating long-term value. As we expand across the region, ESG remains central to building capital efficiency, investor confidence and resilient growth,” he said.
