Recognizing the urgency of sustainability and in line with the European Commission’s efforts on the European Green Deal, the ECCP is organizing its Europa Awards 2023 on 11 October, which aims to promote and recognize companies with exceptional performance and contributions in promoting sustainability in line with global standards and the Philippine Development Plan.

Winners of the 2023 Europa Awards

Clean and Green Energy - Maynilad
Digitalisation for Sustainability - Holcim
Energy Efficiency and Conservation - Manila Water
Green and Inclusive Finance Solutions - ING
Green Buildings - NEO
Smart and Safer Mobility - BOSCH
Startup for Sustainability - BUSKOWITZ
Sustainable Agri-food - Puratos
Waste Management - Newport World Resorts
Water Resource Management - Holcim

Major Components & Activities



ECCP Europa Awards and Gala Night 2023


Launch of the 2023
Sustainability Whitebook


Special ECCP Membership
Magazine edition on Sustainability

Award Categories

Clean and Green Energy
Clean and Green Energy

This will be awarded to the company that has successfully incorporated the use of clean and renewable energy sources in its day-to-day operations. The company has actively promoted the use of clean energy within the country, thereby aiding the government in its thrust to reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030 as stipulated in the Paris Agreement.

Digitalisation for Sustainability
Digitalisation for Sustainability

The ’Digitalisation for Sustainability; award category seeks to identify and promote Philippine-based companies that use and maximise technology as a vehicle for achieving sustainability goals. Special focus will be given on:
  • Sustainable technology strategy and deployment
  • Journey to green cloud/IT
  • Sustainable Digital Innovation
  • Technological/ digital innovation to promote responsible business


Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Energy Efficiency and Conservation

This award will be given to the company that showcases best practice in and promotes energy efficiency and conservation (EEC). Through its operations and/or provision of EEC services, the company is contributing to attaining the country’s sustainability targets.

Green and Inclusive Finance Solutions
Green and Inclusive Finance Solutions

This will be awarded to the company that has shown active support to businesses engaging in green projects by promoting and supporting the flow of financial instruments and other related services for the development and implementation of sustainable business models, green investments, and policies promoting sustainability. This can also cover green products within savings, credit, insurance, money transfers and new digital delivery channels. This contributes to economic development as well as reduction of carbon emissions, climate smart adaptation and protection of biodiversity while strengthening local entrepreneurship and local communities.

Green Buildings
Green Buildings

This will be awarded to companies that showcase the best use of technology to establish green building designs. The awardee must be successful in integrating environmentally sustainable solutions in building designs and construction. The award entry should be able to show the excellent integration of the following components:
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Renewable Energy
  • Water Efficiency
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Indoor Environmental Quality
  • Operation and Maintenance & Other Green Features and Innovation


Smart and Safer Mobility
Smart and Safer Mobility

This will be awarded to the company that has continuously striven to create and implement innovative and sustainable smart and safer mobility solutions that can help address the issues and challenges (i.e., increased number of vehicles, lack of connectivity between public transportation, etc.) in the present transportation system within the country. The company has significantly contributed towards the upgrade of the local transport system with the end view of having a safer, more efficient and sustainable transport community.

Startup for Sustainability
Startup for Sustainability

This will be awarded to a start-up company that has successfully developed sustainability and social impact initiatives through improving core business practices, through improving core business practices, driving innovations, and deepening partnerships.

Sustainable Agri-food
Sustainable Agri-food

This will be awarded to the company that has contributed to the enhancement of the agriculture and food industry in the Philippines by offering innovative products and services that helped implement and promote the concept of "sustainable agri-food systems". The awarded company has championed to increase agricultural production, minimise food loss, and increase awareness on the value of food nutrition through its programs and initiatives.
Waste Management
Waste Management

This award will be given to a company who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to better waste management. This company is able to set an example in avoiding or recovering waste and protecting the environment through the management of waste streams generated by the community or industry.

Water Resource Management
Water Resource Management

This will be awarded to the company which best demonstrates excellence in the use of an Integrated Water Resource Management approach to water resources projects as well as innovative thinking, and application of solutions for wise water management and practices.

Clean and Green Energy
Digitalisation for Sustainability
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Green and Inclusive Finance Solutions
Green Buildings
Smart and Safer Mobility
Startup for Sustainability
Sustainable Agri-food
Waste Management
Water Resource Management

Award Criteria


Sustainability Strategy and Culture

Innovation


Sustainability Partnership

Sustainability Impact

TECHNICAL ADVISER and OFFICIAL TABULATOR

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SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS
EU Delegates
Embassy of Denmark
Embassy of Denmark
Embassy of Finland
Embassy of Germany
Embassy of Hungary
Embassy of Sweden
Embassy of Denmark
GOLD PARTNERS
Diageo
Pru Life UK
SILVER PARTNER
Shell
BRONZE PARTNER
Movenpick Boracay
Royal Cargo
MEDIA PARTNER
CNN Philippines
Globaltronics
Great Travel Philippines
TROPHY PARTNER
ZACARIAS 1925 by Nazareno/Lichauco
VENUE PARTNER
Raffles and Fairmont Makati
ENDORSING PARTNERS
Dream
PE2
STA
BEVERAGE PARTNER
Raffles and Fairmont Makati

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