GBP reaps awards from DENR and PCAPI
Global Business Power Corporation (GBP) was recently cited by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 7 (DENR 7) and the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Inc. (PCAPI) for its unwavering commitment to protect the environment.
GBP received the National Greening Program and the Adopt-an-Estero/ Waterbody Program Awards during the Gawad Tugas Awards Night held at the Cebu Grand Convention.
Now on its fourth year, DENR 7’s Gawad Tugas Award seeks to recognize groups and institutions for their contributions towards effective environmental management and development.
As a National Greening Program Awardee, GBP was recognized for its Kabilin Program while its Adopt A River program made it bagged the Adopt-anEstero/Waterbody Program Award.
In the 2017 Gawad Tugas, GBP also earned the Clean Air and Water Award.
Meanwhile, GBP also earned recognition from the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PCAPI) at the group’s annual convention in Bacolod City. Its Cebu operations received the Mother Nature Award and the Outstanding Pollution Control Officer (PCO) Award for Engr. Daizy Alcoba.
The Company’s Panay Operations also received a Certificate of Recognition for the Success Story on Solar Power System. It also won the Best in CSR award for Success Story for its Jaro River Clean-Up Program.
The PCAPI, through its annual awards, seek to recognize outstanding achievements of establishments and pollution control officers for their effective implementation of environmental management systems.
“Care for the environment has been one of the core values of GBP. We are conscious in striking a balance between our operations and the environment, that is why we do not settle with just compliance, we go beyond compliance,” said Engr. Leah Diaz, GBP’s First Vice President - Cebu Operations.
GBP is one of the leading independent operators in the Visayas, operating 11 power generation facilities in Cebu, Iloilo, Aklan, and Mindoro. In 2017, the company acquired a 50% stake in Mindanaobased Alsons Thermal Energy Corporation.