Manila, Philippines – June 10, 2025 — As it reached its 30th year in Philippine real estate, Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. announced the full integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its long-term business strategy—marking a critical shift from compliance to embedded sustainability across operations.
In 2024, Empire East implemented the 5S Waste Management Framework, expanded the Highland Forest green space within Empire East Highland City, and adopted eco-efficient construction materials across multiple developments. These efforts form part of the company’s active alignment with Megaworld’s MEGreen and AGI’s SustainAGIlity programs—setting the tone for responsible growth across the Alliance Global Group.
“Our sustainability journey is no longer exploratory—but embedded in how we plan, build, and grow,” said Atty. Anthony Charlemagne C. Yu, President and CEO of Empire East during the 2025 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting held virtually. “We are committed to building communities that are not just livable, but also resilient, inclusive, and low-impact by design.”
The company is also accelerating efforts to improve carbon footprint monitoring, with scalable initiatives underway to support sustainable architecture, green mobility, and biodiversity-friendly urban spaces. These moves anticipate both investor expectations and forthcoming regulatory benchmarks in climate and environmental reporting.
In parallel, Empire East pushed forward its digital transformation agenda, launching over 100 automation initiatives to streamline internal workflows while creating smarter, more transparent touchpoints for homebuyers. Platforms such as the “Ask About Your Home” portal and a partnership with Pilipinas Teleserv now enable more efficient access to documents, certificates, and updates—reducing paper use and service friction.
Beyond operations, the company also strengthened its community and employee engagement, continuing its Adopt-a-School Program and launching localized waste education initiatives. Empire East also reported its improved focus on mental wellness, professional development, and inclusive workplace culture.
Looking ahead, the company is earmarking Php 25 billion in capital expenditures over the next five years to fuel projects that align with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with special emphasis on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
“ESG is no longer a reporting requirement—it’s the foundation for value creation,” added Yu. “From our design choices to our corporate partnerships, Empire East is advancing a business model that thrives by uplifting people and protecting the planet.”
