PE2 lauds ECCP for Europa Awards 2021
MAKATI CITY, 10 June 2021 – The Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2) lauded the pioneering efforts of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) for successfully launching the Europa Awards 2021, held earlier today through a digital platform.
PE2 president Alexander Ablaza said, “ECCP’s initiative to recognize outstanding organizations that showcase their exceptional performance and contributions in promoting sustainability in line with global standards and the Philippine Development Plan should grow through the years. The mere celebration of such green achievements by industry deserves recognition itself, and PE2 is proud to have supported the event as an endorsing partner. We are thrilled that the Europa Awards 2021 includes a category for Clean and Efficient Energy, which embraces the core of PE2’s mission to decarbonize the energy sector through efficient utilization of energy.”
ECCP explains that Clean and Efficient Energy award is reserved for the company that has successfully incorporated the use of clean and accelerating efficient energy practices in its day-to-day operations while maintaining profit. This company is recognized for its use of clean energy within the country thereby aiding the government in its thrust to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030 as stipulated in the Paris agreement.
Based on a robust evaluation criteria which captures companies’ sustainability strategy and culture, innovation, sustainability partnership and sustainability impact, awards were given for the following categories:
- Circular Economy Award
- Clean and Efficient Energy
- Green and Inclusive Finance
- Smart and Safer Mobility
- Sustainable Food and Nutrition
- Water Resource Management
The esteemed panel of judges included H.E. Luc Veron, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, Mr. Jean-Marc Arbogast, Country Manager of IFC Philippines, Dr. Antonio Gabriel La Viña, JSD, Acting Executive Director and Energy Collaboratory Director of Manila Observatory, Ms. Cherrie Atilano, President and Founding Farmer of AGREA Agricultural Systems International, Inc., Jose Bienvenido Manuel M. Biona, Ph.D., Executive Dean of DLSU Enrique K. Razon Jr. Logistics Institute and Mr. Christopher Ilagan, Chairperson of Philippine Water Partnership.
