Sustainability

Sustainability, to Megawide, is about building structures that last — cascading quality of life for generations to come. With our focus on strengthening our ESG initiatives, Megawide has systems in place for overseeing its environmental and social impacts, while it maintains corporate governance standards that enhance effective leadership.

Sustainability Framework

Megawide’s own sustainability framework is our blueprint for synergizing our business strategy and sustainability goals.

Sustainability Structure

Sustainability-related strategies and oversight are governed by Megawide’s sustainability governance structure composed of the Sustainability Office and the Megawide Foundation.

Foundation Framework

Everyone in Megawide has a role to play in sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Our Framework shows the different levels of action that we take, from the highest decision-making bodies in Management to frontline employees across our business units.

Material Topics

Environmental Performance

Materials

Megawide strictly follows local and global regulations, such as the Philippine National Standards (PNS), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Concrete Institute (ACI), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the ISO standard related to Quality, Environment, Safety, and Health.

Energy

Megawide is aware that construction and engineering are energy-intensive activities, which is why we strive to initiate energy-saving programs and the greater use of renewable energy (RE) to minimize our negative impacts. Proper energy management also leads to effective cost management as our energy conservation programs reduce operational costs and generate savings.

Emissions

We understand the critical role that construction and engineering companies play in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, especially in the context of the collective action needed to make change happen. As with our energy consumption management, Megawide continues to look for ways to minimize emissions and adopt RE.

Waste Management

Megawide’s waste management practices are monitored by relevant regulatory bodies, including the DENR and the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA). Compliance and waste reduction efforts are necessary in order for the Group to mitigate any harmful effects to human health as well as to prevent land and water pollution.

Environmental Performance

Water and Effluents

Megawide’s businesses utilize water for operational requirements. Managing water consumption through proper treatment and disposal is a priority to prevent water pollution, which could affect the health of neighboring communities and aquatic environments. As a shared resource, water is regularly managed through conservation efforts.

Environmental Compliance

Megawide ensures that its operations are in accordance with environmental laws, regulations, and standards, both in the Philippines and internationally, with the goal of establishing a high benchmark for the local industry that meets First-World standards.

Biodiversity

Construction and pollution go hand in hand and Megawide’s activities can potentially disrupt surrounding ecosystems and biodiversity. For this reason, the Group is exploring biodiversityconservation efforts to allow such systems to thrive.

Social Performance

For Our People

Megawide ensures that employees receive training and education to set them up for long-term success. By providing opportunities for professional development, employees can enhance their capabilities and acquire new skills that enable them to make greater contributions to the Group’s shared goals, at the same time prevent dissatisfaction at work and increase employees’ chances of growing professionally.

For Our Customers

Public infrastructure operations and construction activities are exposed to and serve external clients and customers. Maintaining safety and health protocols as well as investing in the improvement of facilities and services are of utmost importance to keep customers safe, healthy, and satisfied.

For Our Communities

A comprehensive strategic planning across operations can result in mutually-beneficial coexistence between Megawide and local communities within its sites.
To promote this, Megawide ensures that it operates in compliance with local regulations and aims to optimize operational efficiency within its areas of activities, while developing various programs and initiatives that meet the needs of local communities.

For Our Suppliers

Engaging with homegrown businesses can create a richer and more robust local supply chain. For this reason, Megawide pursues a procurement strategy that partners with local suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors, especially within our project sites, to enrich the surrounding businesses and contribute to nation-building.