The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has unveiled the winners of the 2023 Europa Awards during its recent award ceremony at Raffles and Fairmont Makati.
Now in its 3rd year, the Europa Awards continues its tradition of honoring European and on-European companies operating in the country for their exceptional performance and contributions in promoting sustainability in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Philippine Development Plan.
In the first in-person awarding of the Europa Awards since its inception in 2021, the Chamber celebrated the following award recipients:
- Clean and Green Energy: Maynilad Water Services Inc.
- Digitalisation for Sustainability: Holcim Philippines, Inc.
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Manila Water Company, Inc.
- Green and Inclusive Finance Solutions: ING Bank N.V. Manila Branch
Green Buildings: NEO
- Smart and Safer Mobility: Bosch Service Solutions, Inc.
- Startup for Sustainability: Buskowitz Energy Inc.
- Sustainable Agri-Food: Puratos Philippines, Inc.
- Waste Management: Newport World Resorts
- Water Resource Management: Holcim Philippines, Inc.
During the grand awarding ceremony, Holcim Philippines Inc. bagged two awards for the categories of Digitalization for Sustainability and Water Resource Management.
For Clean and Green Energy winner Maynilad Water, their commitment to sustainability is deeply ingrained in their operations as explained by Atty. Roel Espiritu, Vice President and Head for Quality, Sustainability, and Resiliency.
From the banking sector, ING Bank N.V. Manila Branch won the award for Green and Inclusive Finance Solutions with their initiatives towards a net-zero future.
NEO, winner of the Green Buildings category, remains fully committed to achieving its ambitious environmental objectives.
Further, leading solar energy company Buskowitz took home the award for Start Up for Sustainability.
Puratos Philippines Inc. Managing director Bernard Poplimont highlighted their Cacao-Trace program which won in the Sustainable Agri-food category.
Lastly, Newport World Resorts took home the win for the Water Management category.
The event also featured a messages from Department of Energy and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga EU Delegation Minister Counsellor and Head of the Economic Trade Section Mr. Philipp Dupuis, and United Nations Development Program deputy resident representative Mr. Edwine Carrie.
The Chamber also launched the third edition of its Sustainability Whitebook which was presented by ECCP Executive Director Florian Gottein.
Presented annually by the ECCP, the Europa Awards is one of the Chamber’s biggest flagship advocacy events. The Awards underscore the commitment of organizations to sustainable practices and their dedication to making a positive impact on society and the environment.
The 2023 Europa Awards is organized together with Technical Adviser & Official Tabulator SGV; Gold Partners DIAGEO and Pru Life UK; Silver Partner Shell Pilipinas Corporation; Bronze Partner Royal Cargo Inc. and Movenpick; Sustainability Partners Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, United Nations Development Program, Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium, Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark, Embassy of the Republic of Finland, Embassy of Germany, Embassy of Hungary, Embassy of the Republic of Poland, Embassy of Romania, and the Embassy of Sweden; Media Partners CNN Philippines, Globaltronics, and Great Travel Philippines; Trophy Partner Nazareno/Lichauco for Zacarias1925; Venue Partner Raffles and Fairmont Makati; Endorsing Partners Developers of Renewable Energy for AdvanceMent, Inc., Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance, and Safe Travel Alliance; and Beverage Partner Le Cellier Quality Store Corporation.
