Globe Introduces New Mobile Game to Encourage Sustainable Practices One Gameplay at a Time

Metro Manila, Philippines 28 September 2022 — In line with its commitments to climate action, Globe today launched Climate Champions, a new mobile game that aims to encourage the company’s millions of customers to make sustainable choices in their consumption of goods and services.

As a leader in sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, Globe continues to push for climate education and action. Through the Globe Climate Champions mobile game, the company utilizes gaming as a platform to promote climate action.

 

Globe Climate Champions is a mobile running game that equips Filipinos with practical tips on how they can reduce their carbon emissions in their everyday activities. It challenges players to run to the finish line at the shortest possible time, with the chance to receive speed boosts by picking up trash along the way.

 

Players can further shorten their run time if they select eco-friendly choices at the lifestyle quiz at the end of each round. They’ll also learn trivia on how to better care for the environment. More rounds played will unlock assorted prizes that encourage people to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle by shifting to digital transactions.

 

The launch of Climate Champions is part of Globe’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), specifically SDG 13 on Climate Action, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Principles, the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Business Ambition for 1.5°C, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Race to Zero campaign. The Globe Group is also an early participant in the Race to Zero campaign, which drives its Net Zero ambitions.

“Responding to the risks and effects of climate change is a shared responsibility. This game aims to raise awareness on what actions contribute to caring for the environment,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.

 

Meanwhile, as esports continues to grow in the Philippines, Globe ensures that gaming becomes purposeful by matching games and gamers with relevant causes to support.

 

“We have always believed that gaming in the Philippines goes beyond gameplay. Globe Climate Champions empowers Filipinos to live sustainably by breaking down the long-term aspiration into short-term actions, all through a gamified experience that encourages conscious daily life changes,” said Ralph Aligada, Head of Globe Gamers and Esports.

 

The new Globe Climate Champions mobile game can be accessed through the New GlobeOne, GCash, and the KonsultaMD apps. Team Globe of Good brand ambassadors June Mar Fajardo and Kuya Kim Atienza are some of the first advocates to invite the public to play the Globe Climate Champions mobile game.

 

Encouraging the community to commit to sustainability

 

Coinciding with the Globe Climate Champions’ launch is Globe’s launch of the nationwide search for Globe Kali 'Kada, which aims to look for citizens championing sustainable practice

 

“As we launch our nationwide search for Kali ‘Kada, we are sending the message that anyone with a true heart for the environment can be a champion for change. We are excited to help uncover a new breed of changemakers who will inspire others to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle,” said RG Orense, Globe Digital and Social Channel Strategy Head.

 

Globe has deployed more than 8,500 Green Network Solutions nationwide to reduce its operational emissions and has shifted 14 key facilities to renewable energy through Retail Electricity Supply Agreements (RESA) with renewable energy suppliers. It also invests in climate tech solutions to enable employees and customers with innovations that can help them contribute to climate action.

 

“As we continue to operationalize our climate action strategies and aggressively move towards our goal of Net Zero by 2050, we encourage our customers to contribute to caring for the environment in their own way. As part of our commitment to uplift Filipino lives, the Globe Group has committed to operate responsibly and help make the Philippines a livable and sustainable nation for generations to come,” adds Crisanto.

 

To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

SM Prime and WWF Philippines Announce Partnership Towards Responsible Reporting on Climate Change Solutions

(XX August 2022, Pasay City, Philippines) SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s leading integrated property developers and leading conservation organization World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines have entered a collaboration in adopting a more robust reporting framework to address the climate crisis. 

This is a major partnership of WWF with a Philippine company towards the development of a bespoke program towards decarbonization.

 

Sustainability at SM Prime is at the core of its corporate identity. SM Prime is at the forefront of spearheading sustainable practices as well as setting records in pioneering programs to consciously protect the environment and strongly focus on resilience in its developments.

 

Under the partnership, SM Prime will adopt the Corporates for a Better Planet Initiative (CBPI), WWF-Philippines’ flagship program that provides an actionable framework for organizations to operate sustainably within the paradigm of the climate crisis. 

 

“We are delighted to work with WWF Philippines on this sustainable journey. Focusing sustainability within the context of the Philippines ensures that our strategies and projects are highly material, efficient and more responsive in addressing local concerns surrounding resilience and adaptation. We need to be one with the worldwide community to achieve this and we need to work with global experts to get this right,” SM Prime President Jeffrey C. Lim said.

 

Climate change is one of the most pressing and defining global issues today. The Philippines currently ranks third globally when it comes to climate change vulnerability. In relation to its geographical location, it is more exposed to altering intensities of climate change manifested through erratic weather systems and natural calamities.

These risks are rife with complexity and uncertainty and organizations typically fail to properly assess their implications. The CBPI program takes a holistic approach towards this pivotal issue, addressing these risks from a custom-built, science-based perspective. 

 

By partnering with the WWF, SM Prime will be able to enhance and determine climate change solutions that will be reflected through responsible and transparent reporting. 

 

The first phase of CBPI involves gauging where SM Prime stands in its sustainability initiatives and setting a science-based target in line with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels. SM Prime published its first Integrated Report in 2021 under the Integrated Reporting Framework which provides an overview of our value creation model — how we seek to create value for our stakeholders by contributing to national progress through investments and interventions critical to the country’s socio-economic growth.

 

As a champion of climate action in the Philippines, our partnership with WWF adds another enhancement to transparent reporting by ensuring greenhouse gas (GHG) computations are accurate and use appropriate methodologies.

 

With the need to broaden efforts to protect the environment, this partnership forms part of group-wide efforts under the SM Green Movement that aims to improve the quality of life of communities through sustainable solutions to promote a green planet, green living and a green culture.

 

SM Prime’s partnership with WWF dates back to 2007 under Hamilo Coast, its leisure resort development in Nasugbu, Batangas.

 

WWF closely monitors the health and viability of the Hamilo Coast area including three of its coves designated as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)—the Pico de Loro, Etayo and Santelmo.

 

In recognition of its conservation efforts, Hamilo Coast was cited by WWF-Philippines as its longest standing Sustainability Partner in 2020. 

 

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About SM Prime

 

SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of the leading property developers in Southeast Asia, is committed to providing safe and sustainable spaces for its stakeholders.  Its development strategy is anchored on the responsible use of resources. In the communities it serves, it is able to promote resource conservation, environmental protection, and disaster resiliency by implementing solutions for water, waste, and energy management.

 

SM Prime is a key player in the SM Green Movement that aims to improve the quality of life of communities through sustainable solutions to promote a green planet, green living and a green culture.

 

Find out more about SM Prime and the SM Green Movement

AXA Helps Young Athlete Pursue Her Dream

If you ask Jam Lachica, 12, a young girl and an avid basketball player, how she ended up being selected among 800 players during the Jr. NBA Philippines presented by Alaska Regional Selection Camp, Jam will tell you right away that it was because of her coaches, including her dad Jaylord Lachica and school coach Joseph Rizos.

As a budding athlete, Jam was always influenced by her father’s interests, including basketball, which led to her love for the sport. Since the age of six, she would tag along with her father’s barangay leagues and closely observe the game. “Lagi akong sinasama ni Papa sa mga laro niya, kaya ginusto ko na rin matutunan yung basketball,” she said.
Fast forward to 2016 when Jam first joined the Jr. NBA Regional Selection Camp wherein she competed with several skilled female players her own age. However, she missed her chance to progress to the camp’s second day after she left to support her dad’s championship game in Quezon City.

But just like a true champion, Jam got back up and tried again in 2017. Knowing that she had been chosen on her first try, the shooting guard had a little more confidence, but unfortunately, she failed to make the cut. “Ginawa ko naman yung best ko para makuha ako ulit kaso madaming ibang magagaling,” she said.

Jam admits to feeling disappointment and in fact, did not consider joining this year’s camp. However, her dad didn’t lose faith and together with coach Rizos encouraged her to join again. Surprisingly, 2018 seemed to be Jam’s lucky year – with the help of AXA, the official insurance partner of the NBA in the Philippines, she had the support that she needed to succeed.

Jam was selected as one of the 16 girls that would represent Metro Manila and compete with peers from the provinces at the National Training Camp. All the hard work and long training hours were worth it. “Sobrang saya at thankful ako na may na-meet akong coach na nag-motivate sa akin to do my best. Buti nalang nandiyan si Papa para bigyan ako ng pag-asa,” she said. After all, third time’s the charm.

With AXA providing proper coaching and support, along with her father and coach’s help, she is now one step closer to reaching her dreams. “Si Papa ang best coach ko. Basta nandiyan siya, kaya kong abutin yung mga pangarap ko,” she said.

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, empowers people to live better lives by encouraging them to have a game plan, whether it’s in sports or in the hard court that is life. AXA believes that preparing for the future is important so that people can live the life they choose. For more information on AXA’s wide array of life and general insurance and investment products, visit www.axa.com.ph.

Entrepreneur Rebuilds Business From the Ashes with Help from AXA

In 2016, a fire in Benguet made headlines as it destroyed a warehouse—one that was owned by entrepreneur Kenneth So, and one that provided stable jobs for a lot of workers. So and his team, some of them very loyal employees that had been with him for a long time, could only watch as years of hard work went up in smoke in a matter of hours.

So was grateful that the insurance company he chose—AXA Philippines through its general insurance subsidiary Charter Ping An—swiftly came to his rescue and went the extra mile to process his claim promptly so he could get back on his feet as soon as possible.

So’s business, Granville Corporation Supply Holdings, is a strong player in the competitive supply chain industry. The company plays a key role in the logistics and distribution of fast moving consumer goods across key markets. So employs 400 people to ensure prompt servicing of customers

The fire destroyed Grandville’s four-storey warehouse in La Trinidad, Benguet, and millions of pesos in inventory. Fortunately, So had the foresight to get a comprehensive fire insurance coverage from leading global insurer AXA. His loyal staff also rallied together during a truly trying time. The company is now slowly but surely recovering.

The ease and speed with which So was able to receive his insurance claims and the attentive and dedicated service he received from AXA helped ease his burden. “Now, our warehouse is being rebuilt,” So says. “This is the start of a new beginning.”

So’s experience with AXA is proof of AXA’s unwavering commitment to its customers, backed by superior financial strength and worldwide reach, to be there when it is most needed. It assures clients like So, whose employees and their families count on for their livelihood, can live the life he chooses—free from uncertainty and anxiety, no matter what challenges he has to face.

AXA Strengthens Its Commitment to Fight Climate Change

AXA, the leading global insurer, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability as it joins the fight against climate change. Thomas Buberl, AXA CEO, announced several initiatives and decisions that are to be set in motion in the areas of investments, divestments, and insurance.

“As a global insurer and investor, we know that we have a key role to play and are proud to have taken these decisions and to have inspired others,” said Buberl. “In the spirit of the Paris Agreement, we want to accelerate our commitment and confirm our leadership in the fight against global warming.”

In the investments front, AXA aims to reach Euro 12 billion in green investments by 2020, which is four times the 2015 achieved target of Euro 3 billion. This accelerated target is twice as high as the recommendation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which is to invest 1% of assets into green and clean technology by 2020.

In the area of Divestments, AXA decided two years ago to divest Euro 500 million from the coal industry, targeting companies, which derive over 50% of their revenues from coal. Today, AXA has decided to increase its divestment to a record fivefold or Euro 2.4 billion, this time targeting companies that derive more than 30% of their revenues from coal, have a coal-based energy mix that exceeds 30%, actively build new coal plants, or produce more than 20 million tons of coal per year. Similarly, AXA also announced the divestment of over Euro 700 billion from the main oil sand producers and associated pipelines, signaling the discontinuation of investments in these businesses.

In the field of Insurance, AXA said that as a group, it would no longer be insuring new coal construction projects as well as main oil sands and associated pipelines.

AXA has also partnered recently with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in spearheading an innovative USD 500 million fund to support climate related infrastructure projects in emerging countries.

AXA is currently the second largest life insurance company in the Philippines, based on Total
Premium Income. Since 1999, AXA has focused on life insurance and providing solutions for savings and investments, health, education, income protection, and retirement. It pioneered bancassurance operations in the Philippines, which is the distribution of insurance products through banks.

Hack the Climate: Manila a Record Breaking Success!

Hack the Climate: Manila Participants together with the Organizers

And it came to the conclusion!

All the young geniuses were able to present and their creations and how it can pretty much be of benefit not only to NGO's but to Environmental Advocacy that is the prime purpose of Hack The Climate: Manila.

Even if I was not able to cover the Guinness Book Record for the full 57 hours(not the final tally) I was able to witness the passion for caring to mother nature in the room and the bright future for Eco Hacktivists that participated in the said event. Let me start of with the list of teams that participated:

Composed of students and young professionals that aimed to make a difference in the area of helping out our home that we call Earth.

On my part, I was only able to be in the event on the 1st and the last day. And here are some of the shots that may tell some of the stories of when I was there.

Talks from NGO's and Sponsors and fun moments to fill out the time of stay that each team in the venue, those where the things that I witnessed on my stay in Hack the Climate: Manila's first day, and I can say that I learned a lot myself. Like on the subject of EcoTourism in the Philippines, our country is blessed of Natural Beauty that both local and foreign tourist will find very attractive and those places needs enhancements so  communities from that place benefit from it which in turn also benefit our economy. That is only one of the inspirations that I got from being in that event.

The second part of my walk in the hall was the final day of the challenge and the judgement day as well. After the participants presented their respective inventions and apps I roamed around while waiting for the results and here are some of the shots I got.

Pretty intense judging

After the intense and difficult judgement. Awarding!

Grand Winner: Instigator

Congratulations to all the winners and as for the other groups...well there is actually a good news for them as well. Because nothing will be put into waste, all the other apps/projects will be offered to companies and NGO's. Overall the Records breaking event doesn't only add up new apps for users all over the world but inspired not only the participants but everyone that saw the event, read about it and organized the Hack the Climate: Manila itself to be better as a person.

Hack the Climate: Longest Hackathon in the Philippines

You may have heard of Hackathons in the past which all of it has the purpose of doing good to the community. The organizers leveled it up a bit more,making it longer and better, with the theme of hacking the climate. And to give you an idea on the prizes at stake, you can check them below:

Prizes:
US$ 800 in cash
1 - Macbook Pro
1 - Dell Inspiron Mini 10" netbook
1 - iPod Shuffle
1 - iPod Video
1 - iPod Touch

All of those sounds cool and motivating but that is not the purpose of why I'm promoting this event. Let me start with what inspired this. Watch!

Naderev Saño, the lead negotiator of the Philippines delegation who prepared a statement at the COP18 climate talks in Doha, which was played a few years back. This became a major influence to Jacob Scheer. He felt that there is more that he can do and us in this instance. Climate change doesn't only apply to several states or countries, but this is a global phenomenon.

The actual house of one of the organizers after Typhoon Sendong

Come to think of it. We are all brothers and sisters all in one sky and this is our planet, this is our home and our planet needs us. Each of us can do our share and for this event, this is going to be for the individuals or group capable in developing an app to help out. I know someone is just out there, I know that you may be that person reading this or you know someone that has that skill. So come and join this advocacy. Lets help out.

You can also check Hack the Climate: Manila in facebook or go to Www.Hacktheclimatemanila.org

Hack the Climate: Longest Hackathon in the Philippines

You may have heard of Hackathons in the past which all of it has the purpose of doing good to the community. The organizers leveled it up a bit more,making it longer and better, with the theme of hacking the climate. And to give you an idea on the prizes at stake, you can check them below:

Prizes:
US$ 800 in cash
1 - Macbook Pro
1 - Dell Inspiron Mini 10" netbook
1 - iPod Shuffle
1 - iPod Video
1 - iPod Touch

All of those sounds cool and motivating but that is not the purpose of why I'm promoting this event. Let me start with what inspired this. Watch!

Naderev Saño, the lead negotiator of the Philippines delegation who prepared a statement at the COP18 climate talks in Doha, which was played a few years back. This became a major influence to Jacob Scheer. He felt that there is more that he can do and us in this instance. Climate change doesn't only apply to several states or countries, but this is a global phenomenon.

The actual house of one of the organizers after Typhoon Sendong

Come to think of it. We are all brothers and sisters all in one sky and this is our planet, this is our home and our planet needs us. Each of us can do our share and for this event, this is going to be for the individuals or group capable in developing an app to help out. I know someone is just out there, I know that you may be that person reading this or you know someone that has that skill. So come and join this advocacy. Lets help out.

You can also check Hack the Climate: Manila in facebook or go to Www.Hacktheclimatemanila.org