Ayala Land leads Philippines’ biggest green push with BERDE District Certification Drive
Ayala Land Estates Inc. (ALEI) has launched an ambitious BERDE District Certification Drive for six flagship estates and one emerging township, making it the most extensive green certification effort in the Philippines to date.
In a statement, ALEI said this initiative reinforces Ayala Land’s position as a national pioneer in climate-resilient real estate. It also underscores the property giant’s commitment to sustainable urbanism at scale, and reflects the increasing integration of ESG (environmental, social, governance) criteria into the core operations of leading Philippine developers.
Collective commitment
Last month’s launch of this initiative brought together senior leadership from Ayala Land, Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC), and key estate operations units. The signing of a collective commitment board signaled a unified push to meet and exceed BERDE criteria across multiple fronts including water and energy efficiency, waste reduction, climate resilience, and urban connectivity.
BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence) is the country’s premier green building rating system, developed by PHILGBC.
Obtaining a BERDE certification ensures that a development meets high standards of environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and overall performance. It provides third party validation that a project is planned, built, and operated in a way that supports long term ecological and social well-being, helping raise the bar for responsible urban development in the country.
Broader sustainability goals
Among the first to undergo certification is Ayala Land’s sprawling eco-estate in Laguna, Nuvali, which integrates residential, commercial, and recreational areas. Other estates include Parklinks, and Arca South.
ALEI’s certification drive supports Ayala Land’s broader sustainability goals: decarbonization, site resilience, resource efficiency, connectivity and inclusive growth—principles now deeply embedded in the firm’s investment and development strategy.
Given Ayala Land’s over 53 estates nationwide and reputation for pioneering mixed-use communities like the Makati central business district and Bonifacio Global City, this move sets a new precedent for how large-scale urban planning can address the climate imperative.
