PETRON CORPORATION
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2008, 2016, 2024-03-31)
Reporting Period: 2008
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Community
- Environment
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Environmental Achievements
- Commissioning of PetroFCC and PRU units in the refinery to increase yield of high-value products and reduce low-value fuel oil.
- ISO 14001 certification for 15 terminals and depots.
- Participation in the preservation of Tubbataha Reefs and Sulu Sea.
- Production of the Bataan Coastal Land and Sea Use Zoning Plan.
- Reforestation of a portion of the Alangan-Lamao Watershed.
Social Achievements
- Named "Employer of the Year" by the People Management Association of the Philippines.
- Named among the Top Ten best-governed publicly-listed companies by the Institute of Corporate Directors.
- Tulong Aral program saw its first batch of over a thousand scholars graduate from elementary school, with nearly 20% achieving outstanding academic performance and receiving high school scholarships.
- Construction of Petron Schools, mostly in Mindanao.
- Partnership with USAID to build schools and repair classrooms in Mindanao.
- Teacher Training and Capacity Building program in Mindanao.
Governance Achievements
- Named one of the top ten best-governed publicly-listed companies in the Philippines for the third straight year by the Institute of Corporate Directors.
- Zero-penalty status with the SEC and PSE in terms of disclosures and compliance with reportorial requirements.
- Adjudged as being among the top 20 best-governed publicly-listed companies.
- Named one of the top 20 companies with the best annual report by the Management Association of the Philippines.
- Completed collective bargaining agreements with three labor unions.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Certify remaining facilities under ISO standards by the end of 2010.
Environmental Challenges
- Marked fluctuations in oil prices and slower economic growth resulting in weakened local oil demand.
- Margin squeeze due to steady decline in selling prices and high inventory levels.
- Net loss of P3.9 billion.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on customer service to strengthen market leadership.
- Introduction of innovative products and marketing campaigns.
- Expansion of service station network.
- Efficiency improvements in logistical systems.
- Development of non-fuel businesses.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2000, OHSAS 18001, ISO/IEC 27001:2005
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Petron E10 Premium gasoline
Awards & Recognition
- Employer of the Year (PMAP)
- Top Ten best-governed publicly-listed companies (ICD)
- Top 20 best-governed publicly-listed companies (ICD)
- Top 20 companies with the best annual report (MAP)
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Services
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Safety
- Health
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Petron Bataan Refinery sustained its Integrated Management System (IMS) certification for the eighth consecutive year, including the RMP-2 facility.
- Petron Bataan Refinery continues to conform with international standards ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, and OHSAS 18001:2007.
- All 30 terminals updated their IMS certification; four locations compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
- All 17 pier facilities compliant with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code).
- Sustained leadership role in the Bataan Integrated Coastal Management Program (BICMP).
- Participation in the National Greening Program.
- Scholarship program for marine environment experts.
Social Achievements
- Continued Tulong Aral ng Petron scholarship program, with 3,456 scholars.
- Built 105 Petron Schools, benefiting over 12,300 children.
- Supported DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela, refurbishing 242 classrooms.
- Youth Entrepreneurship (YIELD) Program, with 100 students participating.
- Petron Automotive Care Education (ACES) program, graduating 15 TESDA-certified mechanics.
- Reading Program partnership with DepEd and USAID.
- Sulong KaBarangay Program in Bataan.
- Livelihood Programs, providing loans to 3,921 residents.
- Assistance to families affected by Typhoon Lawin.
Governance Achievements
- Adoption of the Petron Corporation and Subsidiaries Whistle-blowing Policy.
- Adoption of the Petron Corporation Policy on Dealings in Securities.
- Regular board and board committee meetings with quorum present.
- Directors discharged their duties and attended corporate governance seminars.
- Annual self-assessment by each director.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Foreign exchange risk due to revenue in Philippine Pesos and costs in US Dollars.
- Risk of operational disruptions from accidents, machinery failure, or external events.
- Profit margin and cash flow risk from fluctuations in crude oil and product prices.
- Regulatory risk from changes in government policies and regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Hedging dollar-denominated liabilities using forwards and other derivative instruments.
- Daily monitoring of financial transactions to manage foreign exchange exposure.
- Implementation of programs to promote safety and continuous process improvement.
- Corporate-wide health, safety, and environment program.
- Compliance with international standards (ISO 9002:1994, ISO 14001:1996, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007).
- Margin hedging strategies to eliminate profit margin compression.
- Commodity hedging to counter price drops.
- Long-term contracts for some products.
- Cash flow projection software and access to credit lines.
- Strong communication with government and public.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Blaze 100 Euro 5 gasoline
- Petromar XC 1240 engine oil
Awards & Recognition
- DOLE’s 10th Gawad Kaligtasan and Kalusugan (Nasipit, Gasul-Legazpi, Tagoloan)