PLDT and wireless unit Smart continue to reinforce environmental, social, and governance best practices among partners and suppliers. In a recent forum, Chief Sustainability Officer Melissa V. Vergel de Dios presented PLDT and Smart’s sustainability roadmap to a new batch of local and international tier-one suppliers and business partners.

PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart underscore their continuing drive to advance sustainability and affirm support to Asian Development Bank in managing climate change risks through its own operations and supply chain engagements.

In support of the circular economy, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart are working with various colleges and universities to expand e-waste collections and promote responsible consumption among students and academic communities.

PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. are switching 24 of their facilities in the Greater Metro Manila area to 100% renewable energy in partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions.

PLDT and Smart Communications Inc. recently held their inaugural sustainability forum for their suppliers to strengthen alignment on environmental, social, and governance practices (ESG) and to underscore their commitment to doing business responsibly.

PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. expressed support for the country’s transition to a Circular Economy during their recent engagements with the government and the business sector.

To encourage customers to let go and safely dispose of their electronic waste, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart have set up e-waste collection bins at selected stores all over the Philippines.

PLDT and wireless unit Smart ramp up sustainability initiatives by teaming up with the SM Group through the SM Electronic Waste Collection Program. Under this partnership, PLDT and Smart will be deploying e-waste collection drop boxes in all existing 85 SM malls nationwide.