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American renewables market. These ventures position ACEN as a key player on the international stage.

ACEN’s c ommitment t o s us t a i n a bi l i t y a nd environmental stewardship is commendable. The company recently completed its netzero roadmap, solidifying its position as the first energy company in Southeast Asia to achieve this significant milestone.

ACEN understands the importance of reducing its environmental footprint and has implemented initiatives to lower resource consumption and r ecycle mate r i a l s throughout the life cycle of its power plants.

One notable initiative is ACEN’s pioneering efforts to eliminate plastic waste at its solar plant construction sites. By adopting a circular approach, ACEN is actively working to make these sites plastic waste- free. Plastic waste collected from solar module packaging is recycled into eco-bricks, which are then utilized in constructing solar plant facilities. This innovative solution showcases ACEN’s commitment to sustainable practices.

Mo r e o v e r, A C E N ’ s dedication to operational excellence and environmental responsibility is evident in its attainment of the Integrated Management System ( IMS) certification for nine of its plants in the Philippines. Verified by DQS Certification Philippines, Inc., a renowned certification body, ACEN’s plants have met the rigorous standards set by the ISO 14001:2015 certification for Environmental Management System (EMS). Plant employees undergo comprehensive training to ensure effective implementation of the EMS. All departments undergo annual internal audits to maintain ISO standards for operational systems. Going forward, newly operating solar projects , such as Alaminos Solar, Palauig Solar, the ACEN Tech Hub, and others, are actively working on establishing i nternal systems and continuous improvement programs, with the goal of achieving IMS Certification in the coming years.

The current ACEN board of directors is composed of Delfin Lazaro, Chairman; Cezar “Bong” Consing, Vice- Chairman; John Eric Francia, President/ CEO, Directors Jose Rene Gregory Almendras, Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, Nicole Goh Phaik Khim, and Independent Directors Dean Travers, Garry Lester, Melinda Ocampo, Jesse Ang, and Maria Lourdes Heras-de Leon./