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Eton Properties Philippines Inc. has transitioned its major commercial and office buildings to run entirely on renewable geothermal energy, marking a significant step in the Lucio Tan Group’s broader clean energy shift in partnership with First Gen Corporation.

The ceremonial signing, held on October 20, 2025, at Marco Polo Ortigas, formalized the Group’s collective commitment to clean energy adoption across its companies. Eton Properties is among the first in the conglomerate to complete the transition, reinforcing its focus on responsible operations and governance under its Beyond Green ESG strategy.

Starting November and December 2025, eight of Eton’s flagship developments — Eton Centris BPO 1, 3, and 5; Centris Walk (including Walk Extension and Centris Estate); Eton Cyberpod Corinthian; and Eton WestEnd Square — will be fully powered by geothermal energy. The shift will supply around 33 million kWh of clean energy annually and is projected to cut carbon emissions by more than 21,000 metric tons each year, equivalent to removing over 4,000 vehicles from the road.

“This milestone reflects how sustainability, governance, and risk discipline come together in our daily decisions,” said Che Mutuc, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer of Eton Properties Philippines Inc. “By ensuring that our commercial and office operations run on renewable energy, we are building operational resilience today while creating long-term value for tomorrow.”

The transition is being implemented by Eton Properties Management Corporation (EPMC), the company’s property management arm, in coordination with Eton Properties Philippines. Engineer Juan Miguel Martinez, EPMC General Manager, said, “Our property management teams take pride in translating strategy into action. By overseeing implementation and monitoring, we ensure the shift to renewable energy delivers measurable, lasting benefits across Eton’s commercial and office portfolio.”

Donna Kristine Salgado, Assistant Vice President for Marketing, PR, and Corporate Communication, and Eton’s Sustainability and ESG Officer, added, “Beyond Green reflects how Eton approaches sustainability, grounded in governance, integrated in operations, and focused on long-term value. Through this shift to renewable energy, we are translating our commitments into concrete results that benefit both our business and the communities we serve.”

The move supports the Lucio Tan Group’s wider sustainability direction with First Gen and aligns with LTG’s four sustainability pillars — long-term growth, value through products and services, good governance, and the welfare of employees and communities.

Eton said it continues to pursue initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste management, and environmental awareness through its Beyond Green program, ensuring sustainability remains embedded in how it builds and operates its developments.

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