First Gen Corporation is supplying more than 20 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity to power key commissaries and logistics facilities of the Jollibee Group, combining geothermal and solar sources under a long-running partnership.

The renewable capacity includes 11 MW of geothermal electricity from Bac-Man Geothermal Inc., alongside over 9 MW of solar capacity from 17,000 panels installed across Jollibee’s commissaries and distribution sites in Parañaque and Laguna. Together, the facilities are now operating on 99% renewable electricity.

The milestone was marked by a ceremonial switch-on held on January 29 at the Jollibee Group’s commissary in Laguna.

For industrial-scale operations such as food manufacturing and logistics, geothermal energy provides baseload renewable power, offering a stable and continuous electricity supply. In the Philippine context, geothermal is the only renewable energy source with baseload capability, making it suited for facilities that require consistent energy input.

The shift to geothermal supply is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% across the covered sites, supporting the Jollibee Group’s “Joy for Tomorrow” sustainability agenda.

“Switching our commissaries to 99% renewable electricity enables us to build a sustainable and reliable energy foundation for our growing operations. This transition reduces our environmental footprint whilst ensuring energy stability benefits that are meaningful not only today but well into the future,” said Michael Ong, President for Manufacturing and Logistics of the Jollibee Group.

First Gen Chief Customer Engagement Officer Carlo Vega said the partnership reflects a structured approach to energy sourcing. “The shift to geothermal and solar electricity reflects the Jollibee Group’s disciplined approach to growth- investing in reliable energy systems that strengthen operations today and support expansion across its Philippine and global footprint,” he said.

The partnership also builds on earlier projects completed in 2024, including the installation of the solar facilities and a Remote Energy Monitoring System to optimize electricity usage at the logistics hub.

As more industrial players secure dedicated renewable capacity for their operations, will hybrid geothermal and solar arrangements become the standard model for large-scale corporate energy sourcing in the Philippines?

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