First Gen Integrated Report 2023
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PILLAR: PEOPLE Goal1 Goal2 Goal3 Goal4 Goal5 Goal6
SDG Target First Gen's Support to the Target
1.5 - By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters.
  • Support for Ormoc City’s climate resilience program through the water filtration system capable of producing 3,000 liters per hour of clean potable water—a solution to water challenges posed by floods, landslides and deforestation
  • Collaboration with Burgos Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (BDRMO) for the Rope Rescue and Flood Rescue Training for Burgos DRRMO to build the knowledge and skills needed for rope rescue and other techniques in flood and swift water incidents
  • Distribution of 1,000 pieces of 20-liter water containers with refills and 1,000 food packs to internally displaced persons or evacuees due to Mayon Volcano’s Level 3 event in Bicol, Albay
  • Contribution towards the repair and overall production of 24 salt-makers in EDC Burgos who experienced damage from Typhoon Egay through the donation of 3 bags of cement and 1 metal drum for the construction of their “pugon” (salt pan furnace)
  • Provision of 40 food packs to households affected by Typhoon Goring in Minoyan, Negros Occidental
2.3 - By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small- scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment.
  • Raised PHP11 million in revenue from livelihood projects and community contracts that benefitted 2,000 households of the EDC- supported community organizations
  • 252 farmer associations income augmented by BINHI contracts
  • Inauguration of the Tongonan Farmers Association Coffee and Cacao Processing Facility — another livelihood project assisted by EDC, DOST Region VIII, and the City Government of Ormoc
3.4 - By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non- communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.
  • No reported cases of work-related illness due to the various OH programs instituted in our Company
3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.
  • All employees are provided with medical benefits and access by the Company through:
    • annual physical examinations
    • individual health risk assessments
    • medical, optical, and dental reimbursements
    • online and clinical consultations with our OH practitioners
    • physical and mental health information campaigns
    • vaccination programs on influenza
    • wellness programs
  • Wellness Wednesdays information drive that focuses on life lessons to ensure holistic wellness of employees
  • (In collaboration with Pru Life UK) 130 babies from FGCEC host barangays: Barangay Bolbok, Sta. Rita Aplaya, Sta. Rita Karsada, and Sta. Clara in Batangas received free medica insurance coverage to address health impacts exacerbated by climate change such as dengue, malaria, measles and typhoid
  • 2,241 patients benefited from the 290 community clinics
  • seven municipalities and 27 institutions supported/provided with health assistance
  • 14 barangays provided access to health care
  • 4,236 patients with access to free medical services through 70 medical missions
4.1 - By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
  • 16,185 students from 22 elementary schools, and 967 students from 2 high schools supported under the Brigada Eskwela and school improvement projects
  • Support provided to students from all levels in First Gen’s host communities through distribution of school supplies:
    • 745 pupils from 16 daycare centers
    • 12,975 students from 53 elementary schools
    • 800 students from two high schools
    • 200 students from two Alternative Learning System (ALS) centers
    • 386 teachers from various schools
  • 17 high school students from our host communities provided with scholarships
4.3 - By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university.
  • 601 college students from various host communities and project sites supported with scholarship
  • (In collaboration with Knowledge Channel Foundation) 170 teachers participated in the seminar for Learning Effectively through Enhanced and Evidence Based Pedagogies in Science (LEEP-Science) to fortify schools and nurture environmental stewards
  • 186 scholars completed the community-based training provided by KEITECH – a technical vocational training institute that provides full scholarship and employment placement support for marginalized but deserving students in Mt. Apo and Leyte operating sites.
  • 22 scholars maintained by Mt. Apo Foundation, Inc. (MAFI) - an EDC-supported foundation - of which ten are in senior high school students and 12 are college students
4.5 - By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations.
  • 27 members of the First Gen supported IP community group Maraiging Mamanwa Farmers Skilled Workers Association (MAMAFASWAS) underwent training on “Introduction to Abaca Weaving”
  • 3 women of the MAMAFASWAS enrolled under the ALS to be able to earn a certificate of completion for elementary education (1) and high school education (2)
  • The adoption of 1,209 hectares established in the Pantabangan-Carranglan Watershed Forest Reserve by the FGPC, FGP, FNPC andPMPC opened livelihood opportunities for the four farmer associations: the Villanueva Farmers’ Association (VIFA), the Maluyon Indigenous Christian Farmers Association (MICFA), the Cadaclan Farmers’ Association (CAFA), and the Liberty Fisherman and Farmers Association (LFFA)
5.1 - End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere.
  • Ensured protection of women employees in our workplace through the enforcement of the Human Rights, Gender Equality and Diversity, and Anti-Sexual Harassment policies
  • Growing awareness of our employees on a more inclusive work environment, selection and hiring process through the workshop “Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Workplace”, which was attended by 84% of our people managers
5.5 - Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.
  • 36% of employees with managerial positions and 35% with senior leadership positions are women
10.3 - Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard.
  • Granting of equal opportunity on quality education to all which include the 11 students from the Obo Manobo indigenous community who graduated from college through EDC’s support
PILLAR: PLANET Goal1 Goal2 Goal3 Goal4 Goal5 Goal6
SDG Target First Gen's Support to the Target
target 1.5
6.2 - By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations.
  • 250 individuals from two barangays benefited from the water system provided to the communities of Garchitorena, Camarines Sur
  • a handwashing facility was also donated to the community in Garchitorena, Camarines Sur to provide access to hygiene facility
target 1.5
6.3 - By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally.
  • Application of proper treatment to ensure that wastewater generated that the quality of wastewater is within the standards set in DENR DAO 2016-08 and DAO 2021-19 before releasing back to the environment.
  • Regular water quality monitoring and cleanup activities to protect the Cabubulag River in Batangas City through the Adopt-a-River/Water Body Program with DENR
target 1.5
7.1 - By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services.
  • First Gen’s 3,474.1MW installed capacity comprises 12.3% of the Philippines’ total installed capacity as of November 30, 2023
  • 21,604.5GWh energy produced from natural gas and renewable energy sources distributed to the grid to help meet the power demand of our country
  • Aim to grow First Gen’s clean energy portfolio to 13GW by 2030
target 1.5
7.2 - By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
  • Increase the proportion of renewables in our portfolio by aiming 9GW out of the 13GW ambition to be powered by renewable sources in 2030
  • 7,680.4GWh net electricity generated from RE sources, comprising 35.6% of total power from our portfolio
  • 76.9MW is expected to augment our capacity in 2024 with the ongoing construction of three geothermal power plants (Palayan Binary Project, Tanawon Geothermal Power Plant and Mahanagdong Geothermal Brine Optimization Plant)
  • Acquisition of 165-MW Casecnan Hydroelectric Power \ Plant
  • 220 individuals from 150 households benefited from the two lighting facilities installed in two barangays from Garchitorena and Caramoan in Camarines Sur
target 1.5
12.5 - By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
  • Minimize waste generation in 2023 by 10.3% of the total weight of waste generated in 2022 by optimizing use of materials, proper maintenance, spill prevention measures, recycling and paperless transactions
  • 778.0 tonnes hazardous waste generated and treated and 529.0 tonnes diverted by recycling of used oil, batteries and electronic waste
  • Partnered with ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation – Bantay Kalikasan for recycling of waste oil, lead and plastic casing of batteries
target 1.5
12.6 - Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle.
  • Adopted sustainable environmental, social and governance practices into our business operations to realize our Mission “to forge collaborative pathways for a decarbonized and regenerative future.” Our ESG practices and value creation processes are disclosed in our integrated report and websites.
  • EDC spearheaded the NZCA to inspire and assist Philippine businesses to take initiatives in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050
target 1.5
13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
  • Various resiliency measures, including:
    • Installation of Flood Tsunami Protection and Erosion Mitigation Project in FGCEC, Batangas
    • Cooling towers replacement and building retrofitting projects for geothermal power plants
    • Studies to refine our risk assessments and identify necessary risk reduction measures, such as the Building Integrity Assessments of other old power plant buildings
    • Refurbishment of Housing Compound Suppression System, Gas Suppression System and Fire Suppression System in Pantabangan Hydroelectric Plant
    • Conducted various natural calamity studies (e.g., typhoons, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, etc.) and explored additional data providers to ensure that climate risk related information is sufficient and updated
    • Continuously modifying plant design and implementing various weather-proofing and resilience initiatives to safeguard against the effects of natural disasters
    • Continuous review and testing of the emergency response and business continuity management plans
Note: Refer to page 90 for other resilience initiatives
target 1.5
13.2 - Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning.
  • Enabled our organization to build on our decarbonization plans. Our Decarbonization and Generative Road Maps can be found on page 65 (Road Map to Realize Our Mission)
target 1.5
13.3 - Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.
  • Programs that raise climate change awareness and encourage climate action among our employees include:
    • Climate in 2 Minutes - showing the challenges of climate change and how we can contribute to build a better future for everyone
    • From Waste to Wonder: An EmPOWER Plastic Collection Drive - involves collection, sorting and donation of certain plastic wastes for recycling and reprocessing into useful materials
    • Lobo Interactive Adventure - featuring the Verde Island Passage (VIP) to explore the different locations in Lobo, Batangas and learning about the area’s protection and conservation activities
    • Eight teams from First Gen and other FPH subsidiaries accepted the challenge to create regenerative solutions for the island communities in Caramoan and Garchitorena, Camarines Sur through the Ideathon 2021 (part of the Create for the Climate environmental flagship program of the Company’s CSR department)
  • Conducted an educational talk to senior high school students of Centro Escolar Integrated School (CEIS) to speak about RE, climate change and regeneration
target 1.5
14.5 - By 2020, conserve at least 10% of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.
  • First Gen supports the Bantay Dagat operations in Lobo, Batangas to protect and conserve the Verde Island Passage through the Center of Center Project, in partnership with partner local communities and local government agencies.
target 1.5
15.1 - By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements.
  • Adoption of 1,209-hectare plantations in the Pantabangan-Carranglan Watershed Forest Reserve (PCWFR) for tree planting activities as part of the carbon offset initiative
  • 127,608 hectares of natural forests protected in Geothermal Reservations to maintain carbon sequestration capacity
  • At least 10,000 hectares of forest have been restored
  • Initiated project Forest Restoration Using Philippine Threatened and Endemic Tree Species (PTES) in Bacon-Manito, Albay to restore additional 100 hectares disturbed forests by planting 20 various species of highly threatened and endemic trees.
  • 2,698 kilometers of foot and drone patrols were executed within the designated conservation focus areas
  • Together with DENR, facilitated the confiscation of 1,680 board feet of confiscated lumber, 63 poles of rattan, and the stopping of one case of conveyance as a result of the forest and drone patrols within the conservation areas
  • Forest patrols and patrol visibility implemented within the geothermal reservations contributed in averting forest fires
  • Generation of 272,443 quality seedlings of Philippine native tree species for distribution to various tree planting partners
target 1.5
15.3 - By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.
target 1.5
15.5 - Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.
  • Protected threatened to endangered species within our areas of operations:
    • 112 in FGCEC: 73 species of birds, 5 species of bats, and 34 species of fish
    • 549 in EDC: 348 species of birds, 39 species of bats, 27 small to medium sized mammals, 55 species of amphibians, and 80 species of reptilesh
PILLAR: PROSPERITY Goal1 Goal2 Goal3 Goal4
SDG Target First Gen's Support to the Target
target 1.5
8.4 - improve progressively through 2030 global resource efficiency in consumption and production, and endeavor to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation in accordance with the 10-year framework of programs on sustainable consumption and production with developed countries taking the lead
  • Decrease of water consumption from 2,416.3ML in 2022 to 1,994.2ML in 2023
target 1.5
8.5 - By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
  • Provided decent work to 364 new employees (69% male and 31% female), with 75% of them in the age range of 20 to 40 years old
target 1.5
8.8 - Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment.
  • Enforced the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policy and sustained OHS programs through the OSHMS that resulted to a TRIR of 0.18 with 29,678,560 man-hours
  • Enforcement of respect to human rights following the established policies and guidelines related to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Diversity, Cultural Heritage and Indigenous People, and the Business Code of Ethics and Standards
target 1.5
9.c - Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020.
  • All employees were provided access to information from the internet through the Flexible Communication Allowance program
target 1.5
10.2 - By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
  • Enforcement of policies on social safeguards, which encompass human rights, gender equality, diversity, anti-sexual harassment, and grievance mechanisms for both our employees and stakeholders.
  • Partnership with various organizations such as USAID - Enhancing Equity in Energy for Southeast Asia (E4SEA), Philippines Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE), and UN Women’s Empowerment (UN WEPS) as a resource for our awareness program in creating and leading a diverse and inclusive workforce.
target 1.5
10.3 - Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard.
target 1.5
11.4 - Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
  • Preservation of cultural heritage within our operation sites through the Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Peoples Policy
PILLAR: PEACE Goal1
SDG Target First Gen's Support to the Target
target 1.5
16.3 - Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
  • Development of Policy Against Forced Labor and Child Labor to formalize and enforce our recruitment and human resource practices
target 1.5
16.5 - Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.
  • Enforcement of Anti-corruption Bribery policy resulting in zero cases of bribery and corruption reported
target 1.5
16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.
  • EDC concluded four collective bargaining agreements with the Unions across the sites
target 1.5
16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
  • Implementation of Workplace Issues Resolution Policy for fair, rational, and practical resolution of work-related issues
  • Established Vendor Grievance Redress Mechanism Guidelines for prompt, fair and transparent resolution of vendor-related concerns and issues
  • Hybrid and flexible work arrangement availed by all employees
PILLAR: PARTNERSHIP Goal1
SDG Target First Gen's Support to the Target
target 1.5
17.6 - Enhance North- South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, in particular at the United Nations level, and through a global technology facilitation mechanism.
  • USD6.4 million Investment on cybersecurity and information security/technology enhancement
  • Continuous study of emerging technologies that can decarbonize our gas plants, such as carbon capture technology and using alternative fuels such as hydrogen
  • All employees granted with Flexible Communications Advances (FCA) benefit for continuous coordination and access to real-time access of information through the internet and telecommunications