December 7, 2024 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has teamed up with Ayala-led ACEN Corp. to energize its key facilities with clean power in line with efforts to decarbonize its operations.
ACEN, through ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions, recently secured a contract to fully transition Cebu Pacific’s APlus and AirJuan buildings in Pasay to 100-percent renewable energy.
Both buildings are critical to the carrier’s maintenance and catering operations, respectively.
“This shift to clean energy is an important component of further reducing our emissions, in this case, those generated from the use of electricity in our buildings and facilities,” said Felix Lopez, Cebu Pacific chief human resources officer.
The airline owned by the Gokongweis also expects this deal to reinforce its broader decarbonization strategy that includes transitioning to a modern fleet, implementing fuel-efficient practices and optimizing flight routes, among others.
“Partnering with (ACEN) also allows us to take advantage of the benefits of the green energy option program of the Department of Energy, including cost savings for Cebu Pacific and supporting the country’s goal to boost renewable energy supply,” Lopez said.
This collaboration, according to ACEN vice president and head of account management Sheila Mina, is aligned with the energy firm’s mission of “making renewable energy accessible for businesses across the Philippines.”
“We are delighted to partner with Cebu Pacific to support their commitment to sustainable aviation. By providing renewable energy solutions, we are enabling Cebu Pacific to reduce its carbon emissions and operate more efficiently,” Mina said.
Currently, ACEN has around 6.8 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity spanning operational, under construction and committed projects.
As the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, the company aims to expand its renewable capacity to 20 GW over the next six years.
It is also on track to achieve 100 percent renewable power generation by next year and reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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