Climate Change Data

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)

Reporting Period: 2024-03-31

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities