For over four decades, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has developed ties with the Philippine government and has actively advocated for reforms to make the Philippines a more competitive destination for local and foreign investments. Moreover, the Chamber has been deeply involved in sustainability-related advocacies covering energy, water management, and circular economy, among others.

Recognizing the urgency of sustainability and in line with the European Commission’s efforts on the European Green Deal, the ECCP is organizing its first Europa Awards on 10 June 2021. This seeks to promote and recognize companies with exceptional performance and contributions in promoting sustainability in line with global standards and the Philippine Development Plan.

As a run-up to the Europa Awards, the ECCP will host a series of online conversations featuring thought leaders. Also, the Chamber will publish the Sustainability Whitebook and a special edition of the Chamber’s Euro-PH membership magazine highlighting best practices and success stories on sustainability efforts and initiatives of companies across various sectors/themes.

2021 ECCP Europa
Awards Event

Sustainability
Whitebook

Special ECCP membership magazine
edition on Europa Awards 2021

Pre-awards event sustainability-related activities

During the awarding ceremony in June, organizations with the most outstanding sustainability programs will be awarded in six key categories/themes:

Smart and Safer Mobility

This will be awarded to the company that has showcased innovative and sustainable mobility solutions that address present challenges in the transportation system in terms of environmental impact, security, accessibility, and infrastructure availability, among others. The company is also recognized for its business model that caters to the growing demand for safer, cleaner, and data-driven services as well as its potential to play a pivotal role in redesigning the urban mobility ecosystem.

Clean and Efficient Energy

This will be awarded to the company that has successfully incorporated the use of clean and accelerating efficient energy practices in its day-to-day operations while maintaining profit. The company will also be recognized for its 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.

Circular Economy

This will be awarded to the company that has developed and adopted a circular business model enabling the company to offer and deliver goods and/or services while maintaining ecological and social costs at a minimum.

Sustainable Food and Nutrition

This will be awarded to the company that has contributed to the enhancement of the food industry in the Philippines by offering innovative products and services thereby contributing to the implementation and promotion of the “sustainable food systems” concept in the country.

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.

Water Resource Management

This will be awarded to the company that has best demonstrated excellence in utilizing an Integrated Water Resource Management approach in its water resources projects and has shown innovative thinking and application of solutions for wise water management and practices.

• Companies will be able to propose their nomination to maximum of two categories.
• Nominations will be accepted from European and non-European companies.
• Awards given are only symbolic and non-monetary.
• Shortlisted nominees may be asked to provide further details to assist with the selection process.