SGV and the Climate Change Commission (CCC) have pledged to deepen their collaboration for impactful climate resilience, with a focus on empowering Local Government Units (LGUs) through science-based, data-driven strategies. The collaboration aims to invigorate climate initiatives at the community level and promote long-term, low-carbon development.
SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson P. Tan (right) with CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje (left) (Photo courtesy of the CCC)
SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson P. Tan highlighted the Firm’s commitment to infusing sustainability into LGU operations and enhancing their climate resilience, emphasizing the critical contribution of the private sector to climate action.
SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson P. Tan (third from right), CCaSS Partner Benjamin N. Villacorte (second from right), and CCaSS Principal Bonar A. Laureto (right) with CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje (center) and other members of the CCC (Photo courtesy of the CCC)
WPT was joined by SGV Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Partner Benjamin N. Villacorte and CCaSS Principal Bonar A. Laureto.
SGV and the CCC are aligning their efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). By mobilizing private-sector investments towards low-carbon initiatives, this collaboration contributes to sustainable development, in line with the broader SDG agenda.
SGV and the CCC continue to establish public-private partnerships, bolstering the integration of climate change considerations into policy and investment decisions to effectively combat the climate crisis.
