5 Ayala-led firms keep spots in FTSE4Good Index Series

Five Ayala-led companies have retained their much-coveted slots in the FTSE4Good Index Series, seen as a recognition of the group’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitment.

Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong ESG practices.

Parent conglomerate Ayala Corp. and four of its core operating units—AC Energy (ACEN), Ayala Land Inc., Bank of the Philippine Islands and Globe Telecom—remained part of the index this 2025.

These Ayala businesses have consistently been part of the basket over the years.

Ayala Corp., Ayala Land, and BPI have been included since 2015, Globe since 2016, and ACEN since 2023.

“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,” Ayala president and CEO Cezar Consing said in a press statement on Thursday.

The Ayala Group’s sustainability practices and “ESG-favorable” portfolio have drawn sustainable financing from global investors. As of the end of 2024, the conglomerate’s total sustainable finance transactions have reached $6.2 billion.

The FTSE4Good Index Series is reviewed semi-annually by FTSE Russell, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group that periodically distributes stock market indices.

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These indexes are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

FTSE Russell evaluations are based on performance in areas such as corporate governance, health and safety, anticorruption and climate change.

The country’s oldest business house, Ayala announced back in 2021 its goal to achieve “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning its business strategy with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming. This bold commitment was the first for a local conglomerate.