Following a series of severe energy shocks and natural disasters in early 2026, Unilever Philippines reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 77% against its 2015 baseline, cutting operational risk while extending decarbonization efforts directly to its supply chain network.
The progress supports the consumer goods giant’s science-based target to achieve a 100% reduction in direct operational emissions by 2030. To reach this milestone, the company initiated early investments in clean energy infrastructure to insulate operations against market volatility.
Unilever Philippines transitioned to 100% renewable grid electricity sourced from geothermal energy in 2019 and subsequently installed solar rooftop panels across its facilities. The site upgrades enabled the electrification of thermal operations—including factory heat pumps and boilers—alongside a broader commitment to transition its owned vehicle fleet to 100% hybrid electric vehicles by 2030.
Because the majority of its climate footprint resides across the broader value chain, the company is targeting Scope 3 reductions through targeted supplier programs and regional energy partnerships.
- Supplier Engagement: Through its global Supplier Climate Programme, the company equips key partners with measurement, reporting, and emissions-reduction frameworks.
- Regional Grid Expansion: A renewed September 2025 partnership with First Gen extended renewable energy access to priority sites and suppliers across Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas.
- Industry Collaboration: As an inaugural member of the Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA), the company collaborates with cross-sector leaders, policymakers, and financial institutions to drive nationwide low-carbon policies.
At the recent NZCA Philippine Net Zero Conference 2026, Unilever Philippines earned a Bronze Award at the Net Zero Champions ceremony, recognizing its decarbonization progress, data transparency, and alignment with the Alliance’s net-zero framework.
Speaking at a conference session alongside representatives from the Philippine Trade Training Center, Control Union Philippines, and First Balfour, Unilever Philippines Sustainability Manager Regina Unson-Silerio emphasized that climate strategy must drive daily operational execution.
“Sustainability has to be embedded across the business, with clear ownership and accountability from the functions that can turn strategy into action,” Unson-Silerio said. “Whether it is about renewable energy, lower-carbon materials and ingredients, logistics improvements, supplier decisions, capital investments, or product specifications, these decisions shape how we operate, innovate, and grow the business.”
As the manufacturer approaches its 100th anniversary in the Philippines in 2027, it continues to pair its overarching 2039 climate targets with industry-wide partnerships to support sustainable corporate growth across the region.
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