Globe Net Zero Programme

Being in telecommunications means Globe operates in an industry where energy consumption is a large contributing factor to the company’s annual Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  

To reduce its Scope 2 emissions, Globe established its decarbonisation roadmap and has been actively transitioning to sustainable power sources, deploying green network equipment, and transforming facilities for eco-friendly operations. This involved leveraging renewable energy, adopting energy-efficient equipment, and enhancing operational practices across their network. These strategies are aligned with the climate action priorities of the Philippines as well as the global telecommunications industry through the GSMA.  

Globe operationalised its roadmap by forming an interdepartmental working group consisting of its Network Operations, Facilities Management, Energy Management, and Sustainability Teams. This collaborative approach ensured diverse perspectives and adaptability to change, reinforcing Globe’s commitment to sustainable practices. 

As a result of this collaboration, Globe reduced its overall emissions by 4.42% in 2022. This surpassed the company’s voluntary reduction target of 4.2% linear annual reduction rate (LARR) for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This reduction is attributable to the company’s energy management programs and continued shift to renewable energy sources for its high-energy utilisation activities. To date, Globe has a total of 27 key sites that are running on renewable energy, including its corporate headquarters in Taguig. 

Furthermore, Globe has embraced network modernisation, allowing it to swap out outdated equipment that has reached end of life with newer models that have a higher capacity to its power-consumption ratio, thus contributing to the increased energy efficiency of its operations. The company also continued exploring innovative sustainable solutions by piloting hybrid power alternative sources in off-grid and bad-grid sites in the country. This solution is composed of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system installed onsite, supported by a traditional diesel generator and/or a battery storage system as necessary and will be progressively deployed across its network moving forward. 

In 2023, Globe was recognised by Standard Insights as the most sustainability driven mobile network operator in the Philippines for their continuous efforts to green their operations. The recognition was driven by Globe’s unrelenting efforts to protect the environment as it operationalises climate action within its network operations.