DigiPlus lays groundwork for ESG accountability
For years, corporate sustainability reports were often viewed as a compliance exercise—a collection of numbers, policies and promises tucked away in annual disclosures.
That perception is beginning to change.
As Philippine regulators move toward stricter environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting standards, tycoon Eusebio Tanco led DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is positioning itself ahead of the curve, using its latest integrated report not merely as a record of performance but as a blueprint for how the company intends to navigate a future where transparency carries as much weight as profits.
Regulatory readiness
The company behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone recently released its 2025 Integrated Report, establishing what it calls a comprehensive baseline of its ESG metrics before new disclosure requirements take effect.
The publication comes as listed firms prepare for the implementation of Securities and Exchange Commission Memorandum Circular No. 16, which will require companies to adopt the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards S1 and S2 beginning with the 2026 reporting cycle.
For DigiPlus, the report signals more than regulatory readiness.
Under the theme “Fun that grows with you,” the company traced how sustainability is being woven into its governance, strategy, risk management and capital allocation decisions across both its digital platforms and physical operations.
Setting the metrics
Perhaps the most notable shift lies in what the company is now measuring.
For the first time, DigiPlus disclosed baseline data covering energy consumption and Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
Scopes 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions are categories used to measure a company’s carbon footprint.
Scope 1 covers direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company, such as fuel used in company vehicles or generators.
Scope 2 refers to indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating or cooling consumed by the business.
Scope 3 includes emissions generated across the broader value chain, such as employee travel, supplier activities, logistics and customer use of products and services.
It also published the results of climate related risk assessments and a high level climate scenario analysis aimed at understanding how environmental risks could affect both its online ecosystem and brick and mortar branches.
Global framework
The report reflects a broader trend among Philippine corporations as investors increasingly look beyond earnings and seek clearer insights into how businesses manage long term risks.
DigiPlus structured its disclosures around globally recognized frameworks, including the Integrated Reporting Framework, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board standards, the Global Reporting Initiative and the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosures.
But sustainability for the company extends beyond climate metrics.
6 pillars
The report identifies six pillars that will guide its ESG agenda: good governance, customer experience, responsible gaming, employees and workplace, economic impact and climate risk management.
Within those pillars are initiatives ranging from player protection programs and employee training to community projects under the DigiPlus Foundation and efforts to expand payment channels that improve accessibility for users.
The publication also captures a year of corporate milestones, including the company’s Great Place to Work certification, its first Golden Arrow recognition for corporate governance and the launch of its “Level Up for Good” sustainability campaign.
As ESG reporting evolves from a voluntary practice into a regulatory expectation, companies are being challenged to prove that sustainability is embedded in the way they operate.
For DigiPlus, the message behind its latest report is clear: the next chapter of corporate growth will not be measured by financial results alone, but by how transparently companies account for their impact on people, communities and the environment.
