Driving sustainable development in the Philippines: Assessing the initiatives ofpublicly-listed companies for affordable and clean energy, decent work andeconomic growth, and sustainable cities and communities

Resumen

This study focuses on evaluating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in selected publicly listed companies in the  Philippines, with particular emphasis on SDG7 (Affordable and Clean  Energy), SDG8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Using a qualitative descriptive and exploratory research design, content analysis of annual reports from three  corporations was conducted to assess their sustainability programs. The companies were selected through purposive sampling based on four criteria. The findings indicate that while one corporation addresses only a few SDGs, the other two actively work toward all 17. Each company  integrates core UN SDG principles into its mission or vision statements. Regarding SDG7, all firms have implemented strategies to ensure affordable, clean energy, focusing on reducing carbon emissions.  Regarding SDG8, they promote social inclusion, economic growth, employment, and poverty reduction. For SDG11, each company supports sustainable cities through housing, transportation, and urban resilience programs. Overall, the sustainability initiatives of these corporations contribute to clean energy, decent jobs, economic growth, and sustainable urban development, offering valuable insights for future research in sustainability practices.

This article was originally deposited in Zenodo as part of the ALBUS Conference open-access archive.
Citation:
Jarabo, J.L. (2024). Driving sustainable development in the Philippines: Assessing the initiatives of publicly-listed companies for affordable and
clean energy, decent work and economic growth, and sustainable cities and communities. Proceedings of the 2024 Academy of Latin American Business and Sustainability Studies (ALBUS), Puebla, México. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13996268

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