Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic
• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented energy-saving measures resulting in an estimated 300,000 KWH electricity savings per month.
• Sewage treatment plant (STP) at GMA complex recycles wastewater, saving at least 2,250.20 cubic meters of potable water annually.
• Proper waste handling and disposal, including recycling and use of a third-party hazardous waste treatment group.

Social Achievements

• Provided competitive compensation and benefits beyond statutory requirements.
• Implemented Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program complying with Republic Act No. 11058.
• Offered various employee health promotion services and programs (annual physical exams, wellness fora, etc.).
• Provided 18.95 average training hours per employee.
• GMA Kapuso Foundation's initiatives: Kapuso Tulay Para Sa Kaunlaran Project (bridge construction), Give-A-Gift programs (feeding children, cancer support), Kalusugan Karavan (health services), Bisig Bayan (medical assistance), Kapuso School Development program (school bags).

Governance Achievements

• Adopted a Revised Manual on Corporate Governance.
• Established four committees (Executive, Nomination, Compensation & Remuneration, Audit & Risk Management) to aid in good governance.
• High level of corporate disclosure and transparency regarding financial condition and corporate governance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change risks (abnormal natural phenomena, natural calamities disrupting operations).
• Potential corruption risks in operations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Periodic risk assessments and mitigation plans for climate change risks.
• Formalized business principles prohibiting employees from gaining from third parties, effective policies and controls to mitigate corruption risks.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Prioritizing local suppliers (67% of accredited suppliers are Philippine-based).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Abnormal natural phenomena and incidences of natural calamities disrupting Network operations and production schedules.

Transition Risks

• Stricter regulations to curb global warming.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Third-party Assurance: Internal Audit

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• All 17 UN SDGs

GMA Network supports the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Electricity savings of up to 300,000 KWH per month through energy-saving measures (LED lighting, chiller replacement, etc.)
• Recycled treated wastewater for sanitation purposes, saving at least 2,250.20 cubic meters of potable water annually.

Social Achievements

• Provided competitive compensation and benefits beyond statutory requirements.
• Implemented occupational safety and health program complying with Republic Act No. 11058.
• Offered various training programs, averaging 19.85 hours per employee.
• Maintained 100% return-to-work rate for employees on parental leave.
• GMA Regional TV reached 42% of TV households in the Philippines with local news programs.

Governance Achievements

• Established four Board committees (Executive, Audit and Risk Management, Nomination, and Compensation and Remuneration) to ensure good governance.
• Adheres to a high level of corporate disclosure and transparency.
• No significant risks related to corruption identified.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Impact of climate change on operations and production schedules.
• Risk of disrupting Network operations and production schedules due to abnormal natural phenomena and natural calamities.

Mitigation Strategies

• Periodic risk assessment and implementation of appropriate mitigation plans across all aspects of operations.
• Cost-benefit analysis to determine optimal measures to address risks.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Prioritization of local suppliers (77% of accredited suppliers are Philippine-based)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Abnormal natural phenomena and incidences of natural calamities

Transition Risks

• Stricter regulations to curb global warming

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Third-party Assurance: Internal Audit

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 11
• 12
• 13
• 14
• 15
• 16
• 17

GMA Network supports the 17 UN SDGs through various initiatives detailed in the report.