- Government/Regulatory Failure to align, plan, meet obligations, requirements and terms called for by the prevailing Concession Agreements
- Failure to secure regulatory approvals on tariff adjustments
- Failure to maintain or prepare sufficient sources of raw water
- Inability to manage commercial and physical water losses
- Failure to meet growth in both demand and revenue
- Inability to manage unfavorable fluctuations in prices of commodities
- Failure to source and provide timely and cost-efficient funding
- Failure to protect critical company data
Manila Water Company, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Manila Water Company, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 784.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 31.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 217.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 538.5K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
784.9K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
2.10%
of total energy
Water Usage
946.67 MCM/year
2023
Waste
20.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.1M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 31.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 217.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 538.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 784.9K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 42% reduction and avoidance in Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions compared to BAU
- Achieved an end-of-period NRW level at 13.5%
- Planted nearly 310,000 trees since 2022
- Achieved 24% water buffer, ensuring ample raw water for all business units
- Reforested approximately 680 has. of watershed area since 2022
- Consistently maintained 100% compliance with national drinking water standards
- Recycled 13.75 MCM of backwash water with a 13x increase in backwash recovery
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 60% reduction and avoidance through renewable energy and wastewater treatment by 2025
- 580,000 trees planted and nurtured by 2025
- Zero Lost Time Injury Rate by 2025
- Building infrastructure sufficient to satisfy service commitments and improvements by 2025
- 1,000 has. of watershed area reforested by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Water SecurityClimate ChangeBiodiversityCommunity RelationsCorporate GovernanceHuman Capital