PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. are accelerating their transition to renewable energy to protect operations and ensure service continuity for millions of Filipinos as the Middle East crisis triggers global oil price surges.
The group aims to insulate its network from external energy shocks and meet environmental targets by reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. Since 2021, PLDT and Smart have implemented initiatives to cut operational emissions from fuel and electricity use by 40 percent by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. These efforts include investments in renewable energy sources, energy-efficient network technologies and employee upskilling.
PLDT chief operating officer and head of network Menardo Jimenez Jr. said these greening measures have bolstered energy security and operational resilience amid intensifying global market instability. “Our strategic focus on greening and modernizing our network operations have been crucial in strengthening our readiness, especially at this time of global uncertainty. We remain steadfast in delivering stable and high-quality connectivity and in ensuring that our customers remain protected and prioritized,” Jimenez said.
