Ayala Land expands energy push under DoE efficiency drive

AYALA LAND, Inc. is expanding its long-term sustainability push as it aligns its operations with a science-validated net zero greenhouse gas emission target by 2050, supported by its participation in the Department of Energy’s (DoE) energy efficiency campaign.

The Zobel-led developer on Wednesday formalized its partnership with the DoE under an initiative that encourages households and businesses to cut electricity use for one hour each week to help reduce energy demand.

“At its core, this initiative is simple: one hour every week where we consciously reduce our energy consumption,” Ayala Land Chief Sustainability Officer Robert S. Lao said at the launch at Park Triangle in Taguig City on Wednesday. “But behind that simplicity is a powerful idea — that collective, consistent action can shape national outcomes.”

He said the initiative supports Ayala Land’s broader sustainability strategy, particularly in managing its energy footprint across its diversified property portfolio.

Ayala Land consumes about 1 million megawatt-hours of electricity annually, driven by its malls, offices, hotels, logistics facilities, residential developments and estate operations.

The company said it is making progress in decarbonizing its assets, with 98% of its commercial properties either powered by renewable energy or covered by green building certifications.

It has 62 certified properties covering about 2.7 million square meters of gross leasable area under standards such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) and the International WELL Building Institute’s WELL standards.

It has also deployed 156 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across 64 properties to support low-carbon mobility and encourage wider EV adoption among tenants and customers.

Ayala Land said the DoE partnership would be rolled out across more than 350 assets nationwide, including 34 malls, 76 office buildings, 16 hotels, two resorts, 11 logistics facilities, 28 estates, 136 residential developments, 29 car parks and 270 properties managed by Ayala Property Management Corp.

The company plans to expand the campaign’s impact through operational integration, stricter energy monitoring and deeper coordination with contractors and suppliers, alongside public awareness efforts targeting consumers and tenants.

Beyond the campaign, Ayala Land’s sustainability program includes ISO 50001-certified energy management systems under Ayala Property Management Corp. that standardize energy efficiency practices across its portfolio.

It has also installed 15.3 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity across 13 mall buildings and plans to expand this to 38.4 MW by 2027, as part of its broader renewable energy transition strategy.

It said 91% of its office gross floor area is covered by green building certifications, reflecting the company’s push toward lower emission assets.

Ayala Land Logistics Holdings Corp. and Ayala Land Hospitality are also expanding solar adoption and efficiency measures across industrial and hotel properties, respectively.

Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said the campaign has delivered measurable results nationwide, with participating households generating significant energy savings.

“As of today, 212 homes across the country have collectively saved over 73,000 megawatt-hours of electricity, equivalent to P885 million in savings,” she said at the event.

“This is real. It is a measurable event. And it was built not through one grand event, but through consistent collective action week on week,” she added. — Juliana Chloe A. Gonzales