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ALI reinforces sustainability drive

Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) continues to advance its sustainability performance after being named among TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies for the second consecutive year.

Manila, Philippines — Real estate company Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability following its second consecutive appearance on TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies list. The property giant climbed 117 spots to rank 369th globally, making it the sole Philippine real estate developer on the list alongside Globe Telecom Inc. ALI’s president and CEO, Meean Dy, stated that the recognition underscores the company’s commitment to building environmentally responsible, economically resilient, and socially inclusive properties.

ALI’s chief sustainability officer, Robert Lao, emphasized the company’s focus on delivering measurable sustainability outcomes through the expansion of renewable energy use, low-carbon buildings, and climate resilience. By 2025, 98 percent of ALI’s gross leasable area was powered by renewable electricity or supported by renewable energy certificates.

The company also diverted 44 percent of waste generated from operations and construction away from landfills, aiming for zero waste to landfill by 2030. ALI has achieved EDGE Zero Carbon certification for over 1.5 million square meters of commercial office space, the largest such portfolio globally. The company is further expanding pedestrian networks, bike lanes, electric vehicle charging facilities, and transit links across its estates.

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