JG Summit Holdings Inc. | Our Path to Sustainability

Our Sustainability Journey

Steady progress in reshaping our sustainable future

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Our conglomerate is steadfast in its commitment to reshaping the future through sustainability, recognizing it as a cornerstone for positive change toward business and shared progress.

This journey reflects our collective and steady progress in embracing sustainability in our businesses through improvements in our approach to climate risk management and global reporting standards integration. Essential to this journey is our Strategic Business Units’ (SBUs) implementation of practices that reduce our environmental footprint, drive innovation, and reinforce our commitment to climate resilience.

Concurrently, our emphasis on social responsibility extends beyond compliance, championing shared success among key stakeholders such as our suppliers and communities where we operate. This holistic approach is fundamental in reshaping our conglomerate—propelling us toward a more sustainable and resilient future.

2018

SBU Sustainability organizations formed and trained on Global Reporting Initiative Standards
URC released its inaugural Sustainability Report

2019

SBU adopted five-year sustainability-integrated strategy
RLC and CEB released their inaugural Sustainability Report

2020

JGS published its inaugural Sustainability Report aligned to SEC guidelines and GRI standards

2021

ERM integration of sustainability risks
Governance and Sustainability Committee at Board Level established

2022

Enrichment sessions on Climate Change for CEOs and Senior Leaderships
Initial alignment to taskforce on Climate-related disclosures released

2023

JGS ESG targets released
Climate Resilience project (Climate Scenario Analysis) initiated across strategic business units

2024

Adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) initiated

S1 - General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information
S2 - Climate-related Disclosures

Transition Roadmap Development

SBU Sustainability organizations formed and trained on Global Reporting Initiative Standards
URC released its inaugural Sustainability Report

SBU adopted five-year sustainability-integrated strategy
RLC and CEB released their inaugural Sustainability Report

JGS published its inaugural Sustainability Report aligned to SEC guidelines and GRI standards

ERM integration of sustainability risks
Governance and Sustainability Committee at Board Level established

Enrichment sessions on Climate Change for CEOs and Senior Leaderships
Initial alignment to taskforce on Climate-related disclosures released

JGS ESG targets released
Climate Resilience project (Climate Scenario Analysis) initiated across strategic business units

Adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) initiated

S1 - General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information
S2 - Climate-related Disclosures

Transition Roadmap Development

Our Signature Initiatives

Fostering ecosystem collaborations for impact

JGS in collaboration with Robinsons Retail Holdings (RRHI), implements Signature Initiatives that exemplify our unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration among employees, business units, and communities, underlining the critical role teamwork plays in accelerating progress. Our focus is squarely on addressing key challenges, notably plastic waste, food waste, and the enhancement of educational quality. By strategically aligning our efforts, we aim not only to raise awareness but to drive tangible and meaningful change on these pressing issues.

In the pursuit of our Signature Initiatives, we leverage the inherent opportunities and strengths present within our diverse ecosystem. This holistic approach ensures that each facet of our conglomerate contributes synergistically towards our common goals. By harnessing the collective power of our organization, we strive to deliver impactful results that extend beyond individual efforts, creating a cascading effect that resonates across communities and our units.

Our commitment to collaboration within and beyond our conglomerate is at the core of these initiatives, exemplifying our belief that united efforts yield the most significant outcomes. Through our Signature Initiatives, we not only address critical challenges but also showcase the potency of collective action, setting a precedent for how collaborative endeavors can drive positive, transformative change in the realms of plastic waste reduction, food sustainability, and the advancement of educational quality.

Our Signature Initiatives

Fostering ecosystem collaborations for impact

Juan Goal for Plastic

Embracing an Ecosystem Mindset for Efficient Plastic Waste Collection and Diversion

Solving the complex plastic waste issue requires combined efforts from all stakeholders. To address this issue, JGS subsidiaries and affiliates have banded together to form a collective through the Juan Goal for Plastic initiative. This program aims to embrace an ecosystem mindset for efficient plastic waste collection and diversion.

Led by URC Juan Goal for Plastic was launched in 2022 and today has a total of 159 collection hubs in our malls, stores, and communities where we operate. In 2023, our teams have partnered with 66 communities and 11 schools for plastic waste collection. Some notable key programs across all SBUs on plastic waste collection include the launching of URC Eco-warriors in URC plants, installations of wall-mounted plastic bins in the New Shopwise Gateway, collection during the Robinsons Supermarket 15th Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run and Renew-A-Bottle machine now operational in Robinsons Galleria. URC also partnered with Holcim and other waste management providers to make sure that the plastic waste collected are processed or recycled, thereby keeping the plastic waste away from the landfill.

The key outcomes and positive impacts of these environmental initiatives include:

Raising awareness and knowledge about plastic waste recycling in communities and providing long-term solutions to address the issue.

Engaging communities and fostering partnerships with Local Government Units and Environment and Natural Resources Office partners.

Increasing employee engagement and volunteerism within the JGS and RRHI.

Supporting compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) required by law.

These initiatives have gradually made a positive impact, influencing thousands of Filipino citizens to become more environmentally conscious, contributing to a happier and healthier environment step by step.

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"Juan Goal for Plastic" has facilitated strong partnerships among communities, the Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO), schools, and other private entities that share our commitment to environmental advocacy. Overall, the Juan Goal for Plastic initiative underscores JGS's collaborative efforts and the positive partnerships it has forged with external organizations to solve the plastic waste issue.

Additional Collection Hubs in JGS and RRHI Facilities

Total Collection Hubs since 2022: 159 sites

Partner LGU/Communities

Partner Schools

Partner Diverters

Food Rescue

Channeling Surplus Edible Food Towards Alleviating Hunger

JGS has strengthened its partnership with Scholars of Sustenance Philippines (SOS PH), involving strategic business units (SBU) to integrate food security into its conglomerate-wide sustainability efforts. Recognizing the profound impact of nutrition on the well-being of children, the conglomerate emphasizes its dedication to redirecting edible food to those in need, thus contributing to Zero Hunger goals.

Scholars of Sustenance (SOS), a registered non-profit organization, is focused on tackling food waste and food insecurity issues in Southeast Asia. Operating in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, SOS collaborates with restaurants, food manufacturers, hotels, and retailers to rescue surplus, high-quality food and distribute it to communities in need.

Key business units of JGS, such as URC together with various stores under RRHI, have actively participated in this initiative with SOS PH. Collaborations have resulted in substantial donations, with RRHI's banner brand No Brand, encouraging mindful inventory practices to support local communities. Similarly, URC's business units, like URC Flour and Branded Consumer Food Group, have contributed to the cause, highlighting the collective impact achieved through this partnership.

Since December 2023, the conglomerate's units have collectively donated close to 38.8 tons of food, serving approximately 163,000 meals and curbing around 98,187 kg of CO₂ emissions by diverting surplus food from landfills.

Looking forward, the JGS plans to expand its partnership with SOS PH, exploring opportunities to integrate additional entities into its food rescue operations, further reinforcing its commitment to achieving food security for the nation.

38,810 kgs

Food Rescued and Donated

163,000

Meals Served to Communities

98,187 kg CO₂e

Carbon Emission Reduced

Juan Commitment

Partnering with Employees in Cultivating Social Impact

For over 30 years, JGS has been committed to Filipinos, and 2023 is no different. The group has launched a new initiative called #JuanCommitment - the JGS Volunteerism Program, which aims to build a better future through education.

#JuanCommitment is a volunteerism program committed to the country's progress through education in partnership with the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), Corporate Affairs and Sustainability (CAS), and Corporate Human Resources (CHR). The main objective of this initiative is to strengthen relationships with the business units' localities and communities, demonstrating the group's unrelenting commitment to a group-wide volunteerism program and consolidated effort. This initiative is aligned with the JGS’s commitment to stewardship and its value of giving back to the community.

The initiative started last year and is ongoing. The program targets a minimum of 50 schools nationwide with a Php20,000 donation in kind per school during the Brigada Eskwela program of the Department of Education (DepEd). The help catered to the needs of each school. The program also introduced other ways to help through treasure, time, and talent. Employees are encouraged to share their treasure through fundraising and brand sponsorship, donate their time through onsite activities, and showcase their talent through arts and skill-building. This approach ensures that the assistance provided addresses the specific needs of each school, making a real difference in the lives of the students and the community.

The outcome of this initiative has been overwhelmingly positive. Aside from helping 50 schools nationwide, the program activated more than 1000 employees, contributing to more than 3700 volunteer hours. The program also raised Php2.3 million worth of donations, including the ones given by the GBF.

With all these results and impacts on the community that we serve, the program will continue and evolve to enable our employees to contribute to the community through service and volunteerism. We will create a volunteerism framework for our employees that will guide how we can further support the vision of the GBF in helping the Philippines through education.

Partner Schools

2.33 MPHP

Cash Donation Received

1,016

Employee Volunteers Involved

3,727

Volunteer Hours

2023 Sustainability Report

Our Sustainability Journey

Our Signature Initiatives

Our Signature Initiatives

Juan Goal for Plastic

Food Rescue

Juan Commitment