Preserving nature: Pueblo de Oro’s commitment to environmental sustainability

Pueblo de Oro Development Corp. (PDO), one of the property development arms of the ICCP Group and dedicated advocate for environmental preservation, considers tree planting activities an integral part of its mission.

Through its social development arm, ICCP Group Foundation Inc. (IGFI), Pueblo de Oro has incorporated ecological initiatives such as tree planting across its project sites nationwide, including Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Pampanga, and Batangas. These activities are strategically planned to promote sustainability at every step.

Participation in these green initiatives extends beyond the company itself, with enthusiastic involvement from employees, homeowners, public organizations, local government units, and private entities eager to contribute to environmental conservation efforts.

The statement “We aren’t just ‘planting trees’, we’re changing lives” resonates strongly during these endeavors, underscoring the company’s deep commitment to environmental sustainability. These efforts not only ensure a safe and worry-free lifestyle for residents but also create an environment conducive to family life.

Harmony with nature

Pueblo de Oro’s residential projects prioritize harmony with nature, showcased through EDGE-certified Pueblo de Oro Residences in Malvar, Batangas and Pueblo de Oro Westwoods Storeys condominium project in Cagayan de Oro City.

Pueblo de Oro Westwoods Storeys is situated within a 40-hectare urban rainforest preserved and managed by Pueblo de Oro. These developments not only embody sustainable living but also contribute to energy conservation, with the condominium project saving electricity equivalent to 136 homes’ power consumption for a year.

Environmental stewardship

From the establishment of its urban rainforest to the adoption of renewable energy sources, periodic tree-planting initiatives of Pueblo de Oro form as the bedrock of its environmental stewardship.

One notable initiative started in 2018 when Pueblo de Oro collaborated with the Bagasawe Farmers and Fishermen Association (BFFA) in Cebu to plant 65,000 mangrove propagules over 22 ha of shoreline in Lapu-Lapu City. This ongoing planting activity safeguards the adjacent Pilipog River and Mactan Channel from erosion, with long-term goals of supporting marine life and enhancing biodiversity, ultimately benefiting the seaside village of Bagasawe.

Recently, the tree-planting program held in Malvar, Batangas brought together volunteers from ICCP Group, Light Industry & Science Park IV locators, San Gregorio Elementary School, and local government agencies. Over 300 saplings of various fruit-bearing plants, including calamansi, avocado, rambutan, and jackfruit promises future sustenance and livelihood opportunities for the community.

This dedication reflects Pueblo de Oro’s longstanding promise to prioritize environmental stewardship and community welfare, a principle ingrained in the company’s mission since its inception three decades ago.