Waste and Resources Management Inc. (WARM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation‘s AC Logistics Holdings Corp., and CEMEX Philippines have teamed up to develop, construct, operate, and maintain waste management facilities and solutions around the country.
In a statement, Ayala Corporation said both companies recognize the growing challenge of managing solid waste in the country.
The Philippines is estimated to generate around 40,000 tons of solid waste daily, and this is projected to increase to approximately 105,000 tons by 2025.
The partnership between CEMEX and WARM aims to provide proactive and sustainable solutions to this growing problem by exploring opportunities aligned with the principles of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, which empowers institutional mechanisms for solid waste management and resource conservation.
“As industry leaders, this collaboration with WARM is a significant milestone in our mutual goal towards carbon neutrality and reducing CO2 footprints across our operations. Our partnership exemplifies a shared vision for a greener future for the country,” said CEMEX Philippines President and CEO Luis Franco.
Meanwhile, AC Logistics President and CEO Rene Almendras said, “we are excited to partner with the world’s leading vertically integrated heavy building materials company as we move towards our goal of diverting 100 percent of our clients’ wastes away from landfills.”
“Our team is looking forward to working with CEMEX in creating effective and innovative solutions to address the country’s waste problems,” added Almendras.
The partnership agreement aims to improve WARM’s existing waste management facilities that feature various waste processing techniques such as shredding, production of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), and materials recovery mechanisms that maximize the value of wastes throughout the operations.
“In alignment with both the CEMEX Future in Action Agenda’s carbon neutrality and Ayala’s net zero greenhouse gas emissions commitment, this partnership symbolizes a unified approach to tackling pressing environmental challenges in the country,” Ayala said.
It noted that, “together, CEMEX and WARM are setting a new standard for corporate stewardship and community partnership, marking a valuable step in their ongoing efforts to pioneer innovative, sustainable solutions for waste management.”
AC Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation and serves as the portfolio company for logistics services, including door-to-door express and on-demand delivery, general and specialized warehousing and fulfillment, domestic and international air and sea freight forwarding, and waste logistics and management.
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The article was originally published in Manila Bulletin and written by James A. Loyola.
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