While all Performance Standards are applicable to this investment, IFC’s environmental and social due diligence indicates that the investment will have impacts which must be managed in a manner consistent with the following Performance Standards

PS 1 - Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts
PS 2 - Labor and Working Conditions
PS 3 - Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention
PS 4 - Community Health, Safety and Security
PS 5 - Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement
PS 6 - Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources

Consistent with the review of previous IFC operations with EDC and given that IFC’s loan will support capital requirements and other general corporate purposes for existing geothermal operations that are not likely to generate new impacts related to indigenous peoples and cultural heritage, IFC Performance Standard PS7 - Indigenous Peoples - and PS8 – Cultural Heritage -  are not considered applicable.  EDC’s assessment and management of these aspects are discussed under the sections on Social and Environmental Assessment and Management System and Stakeholder Engagement further in this review.       

This is a Category B project according to IFC's Procedure for Environmental and Social Review of Projects because there are a limited number of specific environmental and social impacts that can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized performance standards, guidelines, or design criteria. Operation and maintenance of  geothermal assets may include the periodic cleaning of existing steam wells and drilling of new make-up wells, modification and installation of steam lines, improvement of access roads, and slope stability measures, among other activities.   The company's ESMS is mature and functioning well and is adequately staffed to manage the maintenance and operation of existing geothermal facilities in a manner consistent with the objectives of the IFC Performance Standards.

Environmental and Social Assessment and Management System:   The company has a robust and mature corporate environmental, social, health and safety management system (ESMS) that is replicated in each BU. As part of its continuous improvement program, EDC’s ESMS policies and procedures are periodically assessed and updated based on lessons learned and good industry practices. Overall performance and effectiveness of the ESMS is discussed and reviewed periodically by EDC’s Board of Directors through two Committees: Risk Management and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).  

Three BUs: MAGBU, NIGBU and FG Hydro, have maintained ISO 14000 (Environmental Management) and OHSAS 18000 (Occupational Health and Safety) certification for a number of years. In 2017, EDC launched a program to implement an Integrated Management System (IMS) for all BUs by 2020, combining ISO 9000 (Quality); ISO 14000 (Environment) and ISO 450000 (Occupational Health and Safety, which considers OHSAS 18001, ILO Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines and ILO Labor Core Conventions).  

Per the ESMS, all EDC contractors, subcontractors and suppliers are legally required to comply with EDC’s environmental, social, health and safety (ESHS) policies and procedures.   

In 2006, EDC’s Board of Directors formally endorsed the adoption of IFC's 2006 Performance Standards.    

As part of this new financing, during the process of developing the IMS, the company will formally adopt IFC’s updated 2012 Performance Standards and incorporate them as part of the Compliance and Other Requirements section of the corporate IMS Manual applicable to all BUs.        

Policy:   EDC has adopted corporate environmental and CSR policies that include assurance of compliance with applicable laws and regulations and are consistent with the principles of IFC Performance Standards. These policies are aligned with the policies and strategy of the  Lopez Group  of which the centerpieces are climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). EDC’s Policy is clearly and consistently communicated to all levels of the organization and informs its operations and management decisions.  

Identification and Management of Risks and Impacts:   EDC  has in place an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) procedure for new activities and projects that is mainly aimed at ensuring compliance with national regulations and guidelines issued by the National Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).  EDC also assesses ESHS risks and impacts of its operations on ongoing basis and, where needed, engages external experts to conduct specialized assessments (e.g. hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exposure risks; geohazards; fire, life and safety, etc.).    

In relation to Cultural Heritage, EDC has in place procedures aligned with the  Republic Act No. 10066 for the Protection and Conservation of the National Cultural Heritage (2010), which includes procedures to assess the presence of cultural heritage and steps to be followed in cases of archeological chance finds, among other relevant aspects. 

As part of the ESMS, EDC has in place a comprehensive number of management programs and actions to proactively manage identified risks and impacts on ongoing basis. Examples of these programs are described in sections PS2-6 further below.  

As part of the implementation of the IMS, the company will supplement its ESIA procedure for new or expansion projects approved by EDC to proceed to development stage to incorporate the 2012 IFC Performance Standards and the relevant aspects of the following World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines: General, Geothermal Power Generation and Wind Power. 

Organizational Capacity and Competency:   EDC has a highly trained and experienced ESHS team in charge of implementing the ESMS with the capacity to implement IFC PSs.  At the corporate level, the ESHS team is organized in the following Centers of Excellence: Environmental Management, Legal and Regulatory, CSR, Corporate Governance and Corporate Communications. These Centers of Excellence  are in charge, among others, of: providing specialized technical support to BUs; drafting and updating policies, procedures and manuals; conducting regular audits and adopting international good practices.

Each BU has its own ESHS organization and staff, which is supported by the corporate Centers of Excellence 

Emergency Preparedness and Response:    EDC and each BU has emergency prevention and control plans which specifies responsibilities, ensures appropriate response equipment and materials are in place, and detail a set of procedures to be followed to minimize the harm of any potential risk materializing (e.g. spills, fire, and natural disasters such as typhoons or earthquakes) and to manage subsequent recovery efforts.

At the corporate level, EDC ’ s Disaster Preparedness and Response Unit (DPRU) coordinates the implementation of relevant procedures. Each BU has an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) consisting of the structure, communication and reporting protocols, major guidelines during critical emergencies, emergency procedures for specific incidents, and communication and engagement procedures with local government and community leaders.   Each BU has in-house Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) who trains select members of surrounding communities on disaster preparedness, including Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Emergency First Aid with Basic Life Support and CPR.

The ESHS procedures includes assessment, management and training on life and fire safety aspects, and the company relies on specialized service providers to ensure that fire safety equipment across its facilities provides adequate protection .  Similarly, EDC commissions geohazard assessments for each BU to ensure that its operations do not cause landslides, or that natural occurring landslides do not affect its operations or surrounding communities.  

Monitoring and Review:   EDC’s ESMS includes various internal and external monitoring arrangements and  prepares ESHS Compliance Monitoring Reports for all its operations on regular basis.    Additionally, within EDC’s Legal Department there is a  Central Environmental Monitoring (CEM) Unit in charge of ensuring ongoing BU level compliance with legal ESHS requirements, permits and licenses.

The company is supervised periodically by relevant government agencies and in addition  periodic environmental audits for all BUs are conducted through a participatory mechanism called Multi-Sectoral Monitoring Teams (MSMTs). The third party MSMT is composed by Local Government Units (LGUs), local NGOs or Peoples Organizations and concerned government agencies with DENR oversight.

The internal and external monitoring mechanisms have clear procedures to identify and document non-compliances and follow up on the implementation of corrective measures.  The company also has specific procedures such as the  Environmental Incident Reporting and Investigation Standard (chemical spills, waste spills, geothermal related fluids) that is linked to the grievance mechanism and Balanced Scorecard of the BUs.

Since 2010 EDC reports its ESHS performance annually using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. EDC’s 2016 Sustainability Report, which includes detailed information about the company’s ESHS programs and performance for that period can be accessed at:  https://www.energy.com.ph/sustainability   . These annual reports are validated by external experts.                                 

Working Conditions and Management of Worker Relationship:   EDC employs 1866 people directly, out of which 25% are women and 87% are hired from the local areas of operation. EDC has a Human Resources (HR) policy that complies with the national Labor Code and other regulations and is consistent with IFC Performance Standard 2. The HR Policy also covers issues related to non-discrimination, equal opportunity, freedom of association and prevention of sexual harassment. Employees receive contracts referring to the HR Policy and addressing working conditions, terms of employment, and wages and benefits. This information is provided in the form of an employee handbook at the time of induction and is available through the company’s intranet. The minimum employment age at EDC is 18 years. 

41% of EDC staff belongs to one of the 14 unions present at the company and EDC Management meets with the unions on regular basis and collective agreements are renegotiated periodically. Per national law and the company’s HR Policy, unionized and non-unionized workers have access to internal grievance redress mechanisms to voice their concerns without fear of retaliation. They can also raise grievances through the courts or relevant government institutions i.e. Regional Director of the Department of Labor and Employment, Bureau of Labor Relations, National Conciliation and Mediation Board, or National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). 

Retrenchment:   The company has undergone a Manpower Reduction Program (MRP) due to a reorganization and automation of certain tasks resulting in the separation of 16% of the employee population (or equivalent to 380 workers).  Workers were offered compensation packages that are above the legally required compensation. About 70% of these workers were affiliated to unions and were thus covered by collective bargaining agreements.  The process was designed to adhere to the principle of non-discrimination and provide direct channels to management to voice any concerns. The company considered the welfare of workers that wanted to stay and made efforts to reallocate them in new positions within the company.  A Life Transitions Program was offered to employees aged 40 years and above to prepare them for life after retirement by providing guidance on their financial readiness, identification of investment options and design an individual retirement action plan.  

Workers Engaged by Third Parties (Non-Employee Workers)  : EDC’s BUs relies on the support of workers engaged by contractors or subcontractors for significant aspects of its operations, including: steam wells exploration, drilling and maintenance; security services; transportation; and maintenance of buildings, access roads, power lines and equipment. The number of employees engaged by third parties for short term tasks varies depending on business needs and is often larger than those directly employed by the company.   

As part of its ESMS, and HR and procurement policies, EDC ensures that all contractors and subcontractors are reputable and legitimate enterprises with appropriate policies and procedures in place to meet local laws, EDC’s Code of Conduct and ESHS procedures, with emphasis on occupational health and safety (OHS) as described further below.  As per the Labor Code, each contractor and subcontractor must maintain a grievance procedure. EDC conducts periodic audits of its contractors and subcontractor to ensure compliance with all requirements, including ensuring that child labor or forced labor is not employed.       

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS):   EDC and the BUs have OHS systems that are consistent with OHSAS 18000 and local regulatory requirements and include the following components: a) Policy, b) Training, c) Awareness, d) Investigation, e) Inspections and f) Evaluation.  The corporate level OHS Department provides overview and advice to all BUs ensuring consistency and observance of the OHS Policy.  

As per local regulations each BU has different OHS Committees (i.e. Health, Environment, Safety, and Security (HESSCOMM); Community, Health, Environment, Safety, and Security Committee (CHESSCom); Project Safety and Health Committee (PROSHCOM)) formed by representatives of the workers, contractors, subcontractors and highest BU management level. These Committees review procedures and incidents to ensure continuous improvement and emergency preparedness. 

EDC conducts OHS risks assessments on ongoing basis for its facilities and relevant tasks and develops and implement corresponding protocols.  As part of a Safety Passport System, all employees, contractors and subcontractors must undergo a training program at induction and more specific trainings relevant to their job activity, and all are provided with corresponding personal protective equipment (PPE). There are specific OHS protocols for, among other: work at heights, trenching, confined spaces, exposure to H2S, electric parts, etc. For those potentially exposed to H2S there is a personal monitoring device and corresponding response protocol.  Visitors to the facilities also must go through a mandatory OHS introduction and wear PPE. 

EDC has clinics within some BUs to provide primary care to workers for occupational illness, medical emergency response and medical surveillance. These clinics also provide annual health examinations for workers.  These clinics follow local and international standards condensed in a Clinic Operation Guide. 

EDC has clear guidelines and procedures to ensure that OHS officers and engineers have the qualifications and experience required to provide oversight in accordance to the number of employees and tasks involved. These OHS officers and engineers are required to be certified in defined OHS training courses. 

Detailed occupational health and safety performance of each BU are recorded and analysed including Lost Time Accidents of Fatal and Non-Fatal, Number of Days Lost, Frequency Rate, Severity Rate, Physical Injury Cost, Major/ Minor/ Preventable / Non-Preventable Vehicular/ Equipment Accidents etc.  The OHS Department conducts regular audits to the different BUs and benchmarks OHS performance internally and externally.  

Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Emissions:   As reported in its 2016 Sustainability Report, in that year EDC generated 8,531.5 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity from its geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar assets. Compared with the CO2 emissions associated with the 8,531.5 GWh generation using coal, EDC avoided 5,047,997 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions in one year using the emission factor of 592 gCO2e/kWh.

Generation of geothermal electricity, however, results in some GHG emissions, with 99 percent of those direct emissions (Scope 1), attributed to the inherent GHGs such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) from the geothermal steam, and the utilization of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) in high voltage switchgear equipment. In 2016, GHG emissions from EDC operations were calculated at of 806,117 tons CO2e or 0.09-ton carbon dioxide per megawatt-hour (CO2 per MWh), which is about 9% of a typical subcritical coal fired power plant with 0.97 ton CO2 emissions per MWh.  

Pollution Prevention:   To reduce water consumption as well as wastewater generated at its geothermal assets, EDC applies different conservation methods. It uses a multi-stage sump system, for example, to recycle the water used during drilling. The water is separated from the drill cuttings and mud, allowing the water to be reused. Another example is that when the cooling towers are drained of water, EDC refills the basin using condensed steam from other cooling tower units, instead of using raw water for start-up. By recycling the condensed steam, it can conserve as much as 1,000 to 4,800 cubic meters of raw water per cooling tower start-up. 

Geothermal energy generation entails the tapping of deep geothermal fluids which may naturally contain traces of heavy metals leached from the surrounding rocks, in addition to high total dissolved solids (TDS) and sulfides. As such, the discharge of these fluids (brine) must be managed appropriately to minimize impact to the environment and preserve quality of surrounding water for productive use. Hence, the reject brine after energy recovery is reinjected back into geothermal aquifers; drilling mud is disposed in lined ponds where sediments settle; and overflow water is discharged through the reinjection gallery. Blow down from cooling towers at the power plants are also disposed with the brine to the geothermal aquifers. The company's reinjection capacity of the existing geothermal production fields exceeds the brine load of each operating field. 

Effectiveness of these measures is ensured through regular monitoring of groundwater springs and water wells drilled by communities for drinking and other household use. Such environmental monitoring is done in collaboration with local government units (LGU), DENR and NGOs through a multi-partite participatory monitoring program. Focus in on water quality due to concerns about discharges of condensable fluids into local streams and air quality from H2S releases.      

Air Emissions and Ambient Air Quality:   Geothermal power plant emissions are negligible compared to those of fossil fuel combustion-based power plants. H2S emissions, occurring naturally in the geothermal gases, is the main potential air pollutant associated with EDC’s geothermal power generation.  In high enough concentrations, H2S can be highly toxic or fatal. Vertical steam discharge for testing of new and existing wells requires for uncontrolled, short term, release of geothermal gases that include H2S. Similarly, care needs to be taken to avoid accidental releases from emissions of non-condensable gases. EDC has strict operational control procedures in place with very high safety standards for it staff, as well as nearby communities. Moreover, as mentioned earlier, ambient levels of H2S are regularly monitored using continuous online monitoring equipment. 

EDC’s choice to use refrigerants and fire suppressants with zero ozone-depleting potentials has resulted in steady declines of ozone depleting substances (ODS) emissions every year. The hydropower and wind projects both had zero emissions of ODS, whereas the rest of the power plants also reported negligible levels of ODS. 

Water and Wastewater:   At EDC, water is used primarily for drilling geothermal wells and in cooling towers in the geothermal plants.  Surface water is the primary source of water for these operations and is obtained from rivers under abstraction permits issued by local regulatory agencies. EDC  has been measuring its water consumption throughout its value chain since 2010, and the consistent trend has been lowered consumption, particularly at its geothermal sites; as reported in the 2016 sustainability report.  

The geothermal waters are extracted three kilometers below the ground — that includes geothermal brine and condensates — and as described earlier, are injected back to the geothermal reservoir after they are used to generate power. The production and reinjection wells are made of steel casings and cement to prevent penetration and contamination of the geothermal fluids to the shallow groundwater reservoir. At the surface, EDC uses a network of pipelines, canals and catch basins, which ensures that the system is intact, and the geothermal waters are fully contained and would not contaminate the environment. Aside from avoidance of pollution, returning the geothermal water back to the geothermal reservoir ensures that the reservoir is continuously recharged. Sanitary wastewater at the sites is treated through on-site septic tanks that discharge directly to surface water.

Solid Waste Management:   Solid wastes produced at EDC facilities include hazardous, non-hazardous and recyclable wastes. Sediment from drilling mud settling ponds, sludge from cooling tower water treatment may contain heavy metals.  

EDC’s “waste avoidance” methods include choosing chromium-free drilling mud chemicals; full recycling of drilling mud water through the closed sump system and recycling; pad ring canal, and oil-water separator/baffles to prevent entry of clean water into the sumps during drilling; and pioneering of the full brine re-injection system, and later on, the steam condensate and cooling tower blowdown. The company uses non-toxic or less hazardous materials, keeping inventory of stock materials to a workable  minimum to prevent or minimize generation of expired and unused materials.  

Waste segregation, at source, is employed, including maintaining Materials Recovery Facilities. Compliance by employees and contractors is maintained through contract provision, briefings, and an orientation program.

All hazardous wastes generated by EDC are transported, treated, and disposed of by transporters and treaters recognized by the DENR. Recyclable hazardous waste, such as waste oil and used lead-acid batteries, are disposed of under the Bantay Kalikasan Project of the ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc. (ALKFI). Sludge containing heavy metals are treated and disposed at specially designed disposal facilities where sludges are mixed with cement to immobilize the metals. The immobilized sludge is disposed on site in specially constructed concrete silos. Water quality is monitored downstream (monitoring wells) from these storage locations to ensure no leakage to groundwater.

Resettlement due to Exposure to H2S  :  During planned well testing activities at  NIGBU , families who lived within the perimeter of the company operations have had to be temporarily moved (typically for about 8 hours) to avoid potential exposure to H2S. EDC, in 2013, identified four clusters of households as being at potential risk using dispersion modelling and risk assessment methods.  Between 2014-15 there were continuous automatic H2S monitoring to validate the models. The continuous risk of H2S exposure and the need to remove people during testing resulted in the permanent resettlement of 33 households. This resettlement was not caused by land acquisition; however, it was conducted based on the company’s Resettlement and Development Policy (see PS5 section below) and followed World Bank and IFC resettlement standards. The resettlement was planned and implemented based on the active participation of affected families and local government authorities and families opted for cash compensation at above market values and assistance to acquire land and build new homes. A resettlement completion assessment was done by Silliman University in 2016, which found that WB and IFC requirements on involuntary resettlement were followed.   IFC interviewed three resettled families and confirmed that they have improved living conditions and acquired security of tenure.  

As part of the ESMS, EDC has in place procedures aimed at ensuring, and even enhancing, community health and safety and actively engages with the communities surrounding its operations on these aspects. Relevant aspects are described in more detailed under PS1, PS3 and Stakeholder Engagement sections.

Security Personnel:   EDC’s Security Policy Statement articulates the company’s commitment to ensuring that the provision of security to its facilities and personnel is consistent with EDC’s core values, which are based on environmental and social sustainability.  EDC’s grievance redress mechanisms include aspects related to security personnel.   

EDC uses certified private security service providers for its industrial and internal security needs. The company provides regular in-house training to security guards on ESHS aspects as well as on EDC’s Code of Conduct, which are consistent with international good practice for provision of security services. EDC screens security providers to ensure that they have not been involved in past abuses.   

Being vital energy installations, the protection of the general area where EDC BUs are located is part of the regular duty of government forces.  EDC signs Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the corresponding army divisions and these documents include provisions to support the army with small amounts of money, which can be generally be used for non-military purposes such as food.  No military equipment or transportation is provided by the company.  All military personnel assigned to these units must go through special training, which includes human rights and rules of engagement. If EDC notices an army staff that is not acting per company values, they ask the army to act to correct the situation. 

EDC will update its Security Policy and relevant procedures to align them with 2012 IFC Performance Standard 4 for Community Health Safety and Security, focusing on incorporating provisions regarding the use of government security personnel and EDC’s commitment to not sanctioning any use of force except when used for preventive and defensive purposes in proportion to the nature and extent of the threat.   

As EDC business is entirely dependent on natural resources and ecosystem services such as geothermal steam as well as vegetation cover to prevent landslides. The company manages four geothermal reservations covering close to one percent of the country’s land area, with more than 66,274 hectares of forest together with the woodlands of 63,340 hectares and 70,757 hectares of agroforests. None of EDC’s geothermal operations overlap with national parks or other legally protected areas. 

Currently, the company manages the biodiversity issues and risks  within the framework of Revised Forestry Reform Code and National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of the Philippines, and the associated National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Implementing Rules and Regulations.  

Impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services are assessed during the ESIA process, and necessary mitigation measures/management plans are devised.  Further, as per the ESAP#2, the company will include specific requirements for biodiversity assessment and management in its updated ESIA procedure to comply with the objectives of IFC Performance Standard 6.  

Additionally, the company has been making concerted effort towards biodiversity conservation, which include: watershed management, forest/habitat protection and restoration, upland community management, and ecotourism among others.  The company has developed elaborate training materials and guidance manuals in English and Tagalog (such as “Pocket Guide on Forest Restoration Using Indigenous Species”) to support its staff and other stakeholders engaged in these efforts.

In 2013, EDC underwent a Corporate Ecosystem Services Valuation (CESV) by consultancy firm Resources, Environment, and Economics Center for Studies, Inc. (REECS), wherein two of its power plants — Mt. Apo Geothermal Project and Southern Negros Geothermal Project were used as case studies to place a measurable, financial value on the impacts and dependencies of EDC’s business on biodiversity and ecosystem services, to better guide its decision-making. The study concluded that EDC’s operations resulted in net positive impacts primarily due to EDC’s watershed protection investments. More details about the company’s biodiversity conservation efforts are reported in the company’s 2016 Sustainability Report:  https://www.energy.com.ph/sustainability/edc-attachment/EDC%20PR%202016%20(EN%20section)/#PDF/2-3   ).    

Stakeholder engagement activities are part of EDC’s ESMS and CSR program, which have allowed the company to maintain positive relations with the communities surrounding its operations and with other stakeholders. The company conducts periodic surveys and focus groups discussions on its ESHS performance with key stakeholders, including host communities and local governments, and the results to date have been positive. 

Stakeholder engagement activities are coordinated by EDC’s Community Partnerships (CPD) and Corporate Communications departments, with BU-level Community Relations Teams retaining responsibility for engaging directly affected communities and local governments. 

For all new investment projects and operations, as part of the ESIA process, EDC discloses project information to local communities and consults with them, through timely dissemination of information and iterative consultation meetings that should inform the ESIA and resulting management plans.  

As described under PS1 and PS3 sections, EDC implements participatory ESHS monitoring mechanisms in the form of  Multi-Sectoral Monitoring Teams (MSMTs), which includes community and NGO/Peoples Organizations representatives.   

EDC has in place corporate and BU level grievance mechanism for external stakeholders, based on IFC PS1 requirements, to receive, register and address community grievances in a timely manner, the process and outcomes of which are documented and reported to senior management in the company.  Based on the nature of the complaint a Grievance Committee with the relevant departments is established to determine and implement the actions to address the grievance and is aligned to the OHS, environmental and security monitoring plans, to ensure that they feed back into the ESMS. 

In cases or renewal of concession agreements or new projects where indigenous peoples (IPs) are impacted, these can only proceed with their free and prior informed consent (FPIC), as required by the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (RA 8371). To date, only the BU in Mt. Apo (MAGBU), Mindanao Island, has involved impacts on IPs. Initial consultation and agreements with the relevant tribes began in 1990 where the company secured an FPIC which precedes the IP Rights Act of 1997, being the first FPIC process in the country. To implement the agreements resulting from the FPIC process, the government established the Mt. Apo Environmental and Tribal Welfare Trust Fund (ETWTF) and to help manage it, EDC established the Mt. Apo Foundation, Inc. (MAFI), a multi-sectoral management group composed of EDC, the Local Government Units, DENR, the Cotabato Tribal Consultative Council (CTCC) and NGOs. 

The company also implements multiple CSR activities aimed at benefiting the communities hosting its operations. The HELEn (Health, Education, Livelihood, and Environment) program, is EDC’s flagship CSR program that provides EDC’s host communities with means and opportunities to improve their lives and improve their environmental conditions. During 2016, EDC invested PHP 188 Million (approximately USD 4 million) in HELEn and other voluntary CSR activities.     

Per Republic Act No. 9513, also known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, and Local Government Code of 1991, the Company regularly remits royalty payments, now called as government share, to the Department of Energy which directs the proportionate remittance to local municipalities and communities (Barangays) through the Department of Budget and Management. For 2016, actual local royalty payments amounted to PHP 207,521,987 (approximately USD 4.17MN)

Environmental and social information about the company's operations is also disclosed through the company's website ( www.energy.com.ph   ).     

Email:  pubrels@energy.com.ph  

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