ACEN, along with other Ayala Group companies, has maintained its place on the 2024 FTSE4Good Index, reaffirming the group’s standing among global investors for strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, Daily Tribune reports.

The index, developed by FTSE Russell of the London Stock Exchange Group, is used by investors to identify firms with socially responsible business practices. Ayala Corporation (AC), ACEN, Ayala Land Inc., Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and Globe Telecom remain in the index following the latest semi-annual review.

“Our inclusion in the index reflects the commitment of our whole group to sustainability. For a developing country like ours, sustainability means investing in a future where every Filipino can thrive. We want to be part of that future,” said Ayala Corporation president and CEO Cezar P. Consing.

Ayala Corp., Ayala Land, and BPI have been on the index since 2015; Globe since 2016; and ACEN since 2023.

FTSE Russell evaluates companies based on criteria such as corporate governance, health and safety, anti-corruption measures, and climate change strategies.

As of end-2024, the Ayala Group has raised approximately USD 6.2 billion in sustainable finance, supported by its ESG-aligned portfolio.

What’s your take on the growing weight of ESG credentials in global capital markets—and how Philippine firms are rising to the challenge? Let us know.

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