TP marks its commitment to
expanding its renewable energy initiatives with a milestone achievement
reporting over 60% of its total energy usage coming from renewable sources.
Teleperformance
(TP) in the Philippines, an industry leader in sustainable business, affirms
its unwavering commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
as it announced a significant achievement in its sustainability efforts: over
60% of its nationwide energy consumption now comes from renewable energy
sources.
Celebrating a
major milestone just in time for Energy Savings Week, the achievement positions
TP as a leader in corporate sustainability and underscores its commitment to a
greener and cleaner future.
Catalyst for Positive
Change
As of September 2024, TP in the Philippines has saved 35.8 million
kilowatt-hours of energy. This reduction is equivalent to the emissions
generated by 5,598 gasoline-powered vehicles driven for a year or approximately
2.7 million gallons of gasoline consumed. It also matches the carbon absorption
capacity of 396,806 tree seedlings grown for over 10 years and represents the
annual carbon budget of 18,460 people.
“Shifting to
renewable energy is a major step toward our goal of reducing our environmental
impact and building a sustainable future. We’re committed to expanding our
renewable energy initiatives, and we believe that by working together, we can
create a healthier planet for generations to come,” shares Rahul Jolly, Chief
Executive Officer, TP in the Philippines
TP Group has
adopted ambitious emission reduction targets, fully aligned with the Science
Based Targets initiative or SBTi's rigorous framework, aiming to keep global
warming within a critical 1.5°C limit. TP was also among the first 100 to join
the Climate Pledge, a global coalition of businesses committed to achieving
carbon neutrality by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement.
Driving Global and Local Impact
Another
impactful collaboration is with the non-profit organization, One Tree Planted.
This partnership donates one tree for every dollar raised and has resulted in
over USD 500,000 being contributed to global reforestation efforts.
The Philippine
project brought the spotlight on restoring 400 hectares in Aurora province to
provide a safe habitat for the endangered Philippine Eagle while supporting
local communities. Globally, One Tree Planted has planted over 91 million trees
across 78 countries, demonstrating the tangible impact of such partnerships.
TP’s site in
Sucat became the company’s first clean energy-powered site, setting the stage
for a broader transition to renewable energy sources. Meanwhile, a survey
conducted in 2023 analyzing the employees’ commuting habits underscores TP’s
holistic approach to carbon emissions.
“At TP,
sustainability isn’t just a corporate goal—it’s a personal responsibility for
each of us. Efforts like these, highlight how TP integrates sustainability into
every aspect of our operations, reinforcing our role as a catalyst for positive
change," said Jolly.
TP’s Climate Action
Throughout the
year, TP implemented climate actions across its 27 sites in the Philippines.
Its sites in Sucat and Bacolod achieved a reduction of 2,033 and 2,729 Metric
tons of CO₂, respectively. In addition, TP’s sites in Davao and Cebu are also
actively involved when it comes to beach cleanups, relief operations, and
volunteerism for school repairs, alongside TP’s Cloud Campus Hubs in General
Santos and Laoag.
In 2024, TP in
the Philippines also achieved a reduction of 1,495 metric tons of carbon
emissions through the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Upgrade Activity.
These sustainability efforts contributed to TP receiving ISO certification for
Green Operations, specifically ISO 14001 for Environmental Management System
and ISO 4500 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, from
Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS).
Furthermore, TP
also observes an hour of lights-off in support of its pledge for Net Zero in
2040. Through this participation in Earth Hour, TP has saved 27,123 kWh in
energy consumption, resulting in a reduction of 19.2 metric tons of CO₂
emissions in just one year.
“Our commitment
has always been to be a Force for Good for people, communities, and the
environment. We work with the principle that being intentional in our
sustainability efforts is not only good for business, but it is the right thing
to do. We will continue to invest and advocate for a greener, safer, and
healthier world for everyone,” said Jeffrey Johnson, Chief People Officer and
President – Citizen of the World (COTW) Foundation of TP in the Philippines
TP’s
sustainability efforts continue to extend beyond its workplaces, actively
engaging with local communities through partnerships with environmental
organizations and government agencies to create meaningful and impactful
changes in the environment.
