Race to Net Zero

As part of Globe’s commitment to set science-based targets through the SBTi, the company has identified an interim voluntary reduction target of 4.2% linear annual reduction rate (LARR) for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, pending SBTi verification and approval.

Summary of GHG Emissions in tCO²e

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	FY 2020	FY 2021	FY 2022
Scope 1 Emission^a	36,362.04	51,139.43	54,196.75
Fuel Combustion (Stationary)^b	31,649.19	41,877.33	45,025.25
tCO² (Carbon Dioxide)	31,211.93	41,298.56	44,402.75
tCH⁴ (Methane)	3.41	4.43	4.68
tN²O (Nitrous Oxide)	433.86	574.35	617.82
Fuel Combustion (Mobile)^c	4,712.85	5,281.63	6,300.22
tCO² (Carbon Dioxide)	4,656.26	5,218.71	6,228.12
tCH⁴ (Methane)	5.24	6.06	8.4
tN²O (Nitrous Oxide)	51.35	56.86	63.7
Fugitive - Refrigerants^d	0	3,980.47	2,871.28
Scope 2 Emissions^e	409,208.43	457,302.65	431,790.91
Location-Based^f (Based on average grid emission factor)	424,163.82	522,939.07	517,382.47
Market-Based^g (Based on supplier-specific emission factor)	409,208.43	457,302.65	431,790.91
Total Emissions	445,570.47	508,442.08	485,987.66
GHG Emissions Intensity (tCO²e/Billion Pesos Gross Service Revenue)	3,043.76	3,339.24	3,076.28

a. Restated emission values for Stationary and Mobile emissions using the latest emission factors. This includes the equivalent emissions of the respective GHGs: Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), and Nitrous Oxide (N2O) using the latest emission factors derived from BEIS 2022.

b. Stationary emissions are emissions coming from the company’s genset fuel consumption across its network facilities (i.e. core network, cell sites, etc.), corporate offices, and mixed-used facilities. Values for FY 2022 exclude consumption associated with Typhoon Rai (Super Typhoon Odette) and sites ported over to TowerCos in 4Q 2022.

c. Mobile emissions are emissions coming from the company’s owned and leased fleet. The emission factor used was based on the assumption that both diesel and gasoline fuel used are biofuel blends.

d. Fugitive emissions were not previously disclosed. Globe uses cooling systems applicable to each facility (i.e. air, water, refrigerant).

e. Restated values of emissions for FY 2020 and FY 2021 due to an update in the calculation methodology, as aligned with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. Location-based and Market-based emissions are calculated using the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) 2015-2017 National Grid Emission Factors for both non-renewable and renewable energy sources.

f. Values for FY 2022 exclude consumption from sites ported over to TowerCos in 4Q 2022.

g. Market-based emissions exclude all renewable energy consumptions from Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and retired RECs.

a. Restated emission values for Stationary and Mobile emissions using the latest emission factors. This includes the equivalent emissions of the respective GHGs: Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), and Nitrous Oxide (N2O) using the latest emission factors derived from BEIS 2022.

b. Stationary emissions are emissions coming from the company’s genset fuel consumption across its network facilities (i.e. core network, cell sites, etc.), corporate offices, and mixed-used facilities. Values for FY 2022 exclude consumption associated with Typhoon Rai (Super Typhoon Odette) and sites ported over to TowerCos in 4Q 2022.

c. Mobile emissions are emissions coming from the company’s owned and leased fleet. The emission factor used was based on the assumption that both diesel and gasoline fuel used are biofuel blends.

d. Fugitive emissions were not previously disclosed. Globe uses cooling systems applicable to each facility (i.e. air, water, refrigerant).

e. Restated values of emissions for FY 2020 and FY 2021 due to an update in the calculation methodology, as aligned with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. Location-based and Market-based emissions are calculated using the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) 2015-2017 National Grid Emission Factors for both non-renewable and renewable energy sources.

f. Values for FY 2022 exclude consumption from sites ported over to TowerCos in 4Q 2022.

g. Market-based emissions exclude all renewable energy consumptions from Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and retired RECs.

Reduction in overall emissions in 2022

Scope 1

Increase in stationary and mobile emissions due to reopening of economy and impact of natural disasters

Scope 2

Decrease due to increase in sites running on renewable energy, energy management system, and sale and transfer of sold towers

In preparation for its SBTi target submission and validation, Globe undertook a comprehensive GHG baseline accounting and validation with South Pole for its 2021 Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The company extended its emissions coverage beyond core telecommunication operations as part of its baselining activities. The full and updated GHG emissions of the Globe Group will be communicated once it has been validated by the SBTi.

Based on the initial results of the accounting, Scope 3 emissions account for approximately 1.8 million tCO²e or ~77% of the total GHG emissions of Globe.

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Scope 3 Category	Emissions (tCO²e)	Brief Description	Percentage of Total Emissions	Percentage of Total Scope 3 Emissions
Purchased Goods and Services^a	1,327,126.00	Power and communication structures, data processing, hosting and related services, architectural, engineering and related services, other computer-related services, facilities and building management, etc.	55.8%	72.3%
Capital Goods^a	294,922.00	IT devices, power cables, generators, commercial structures, etc.	12.4%	16.1%
Fuel-And Energy-Related Activities^b	166,770.00	Fuel extraction, production and transportation and grid transmission and distribution losses	7.0%	9.1%
Upstream Transport	9,530.00	Transport from suppliers, transport to customers paid by Globe	0.4%	0.5%
Waste Generated in Operations	66.00	Landfilling, recycling, etc. of waste generated in Globe's operations	<0.1%	<0.1%
Business Travel	3,475.00	Air travel, ground travel, hotel accommodation, etc.	0.1%	0.2%
Employee Commuting	4,618.00	Private transport, public transport, teleworking, etc.	0.2%	0.3%
Upstream Leased Assets	2,779.00	Electricity consumption of Globe-Owned Stores	0.1%	0.2%
Use of Sold Products	26,282.00	Mobile phones, tablets, broadband devices, etc	1.1%	1.4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products	42.00	Disposal and treatment of sold devices, its accessories, manual booklets, and packaging	<0.1%	<0.1%
Franchises	545.00	Electricity consumption of Globe Premium Dealers	<0.1%	<0.1%
Investments	0.10	Investments in diversified financials, telecommunication services, etc.	<0.1%	<0.1%
Estimated Scope 3 Emissions	1,836,155.10

a. Calculated from Globe’s aggregated spendings per commodity category.

b. Emissions are a direct result of Scope 1 fuel combustion and Scope 2 purchased electricity; 95% are from purchased grid electricity.

*No emissions were accounted for the following categories:

Downstream Transportation and Distribution: since the transport to customers was paid for by Globe, associated emissions were categorized under Upstream Transportation and Distribution, per the GHG Protocol; the transport undertaken by the customers themselves (e.g., pick-up at stores) has not been accounted for
Processing of Sold Products: not applicable since Globe has no intermediate products
Downstream Leased Assets: emissions for facilities leased by Globe to other companies already included under Scope 1 and Scope 2

Restated Scope 3 emissions data. These data supersede calculations in page 215 of the 2022 Globe Integrated Report.

Emission Reduction Strategies

SCOPE 1

SCOPE 2

SCOPE 3

Direct Emissions Strategies

Utilizing Alternative Power Solutions for Facility Gensets

Transitioning to Electric Vehicle

Deploying Green Network Solutions

Utilizing Alternative Power Solutions for Facility Gensets

Globe sought for sustainable backup power sources for cell towers and piloted hybrid power alternative sources in off-grid and bad-grid sites in Luzon. This solution is composed of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system installed onsite, supported by a traditional diesel generator and/or a battery storage system as necessary. Initial results indicate an average of 50% reduction in diesel genset runtime, greatly reducing fuel consumption and its associated carbon emissions. Globe will be progressively deploying this solution nationwide, including in good-grid sites, to reduce the need for fossil fuel as backup power and augment energy requirements with renewable energy. This increases site uptime and ensures business continuity during times of disasters.

Transitioning to Electric Vehicle

In response to the increased vehicle fuel consumption of Globe during the reopening of the economy and in alignment with the Philippine Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), the company developed its initial EV transition roadmap as it looks to shift its fleet to EV. As a start, Globe partnered with Global Electric Transportation (GET) to pilot EV shuttles for interoffice travel of its employees.

Deploying Green Network Solutions

Since 2014, Globe has been deploying green network solutions that use cleaner fuel with lower emissions, consume less diesel fuel, and provide energy-efficient heat removal compared to their traditional counterparts. In 2022, the company started deploying sodium nickel batteries, a new green energy solution, in its critical sites. This reduces the need for frequent replacements, and, to date, more than half of its core network sites are using it. Since these batteries are 100% recyclable and have a 20-year lifespan, it doubles that of the previously deployed Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) battery.

Indirect Emissions Strategies

Harnessing Energy Efficiency & Conservation

Shifting to Renewable Energy

Harnessing Energy Efficiency & Conservation

Globe constantly aims to build its systems in an energy-efficient manner to benefit both its business and the environment as a responsible organization. Additionally, Globe has embraced network modernization, allowing it to swap out outdated equipment that has reached the end of its useful life with newer models that have a higher capacity to its power-consumption ratio.

In 2021, the company implemented an enterprise-wide Energy Management System (EnMS) and secured the ISO 50001: 2018 certification for EnMS in 2022. Through this, the company aligned its operations to a management framework that contributes to the Net Zero target, prioritizing optimum energy efficiency, responsible energy procurement, and maximized equipment utilization. The EnMS promotes energy efficiency and conservation and the use of alternative power and energy sources in the company’s operations in compliance with Republic Act No. 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act.

Shifting to Renewable Energy

Globe prioritized its decarbonization journey in 2019 and began acquiring renewable energy with Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)-verified carbon offsets with the Department of Energy’s Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) and Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA), which gives consumers with a monthly average peak demand of 100 kilowatts (KW) and above the option to engage directly with energy suppliers.

Through partnering with Retail Energy Suppliers (RES) like ACEN, Globe utilizes the suppliers’ solar energy and geothermal plants and purchase renewable energy that could potentially encourage more investments toward clean energy in support of the Philippines’ commitment to the Paris Agreement through the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

In 2022, Globe’s partnership with ACEN helped the company shift ten (10) more facilities to renewable energy through GEOP, increasing its total number of clean-energy utilizing sites to twenty-four (24). Fourteen (14) of the twenty-four (24) utilized RCOA for its renewable energy PPAs. Overall, Globe is able to source 18.32% of its energy requirements from renewable energy sources.

For more information on Scope 2 reduction, please see page 63 of the 2022 Globe Integrated Report.

Indirect Emissions Strategies

Purchased Goods & Services

Capital Goods

Fuel & Energy-related Services

Use of Sold Products

Looking at the emission hotspots across the fifteen (15) categories of Scope 3, Globe will be working towards emission reduction across its value chain. Below are some of the interventions that Globe plans to implement for certain Scope 3 categories:

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Potential Intervention	Description	Concerned Scope 3 Category
Supplier Engagement	Engage with suppliers across the supply chain to source sustainably	Multiple Categories
Low-Impact IT Devices and Cloud Providers	Purchase IT hardware and cloud services from companies that have set their own SBTs and have clear emission reduction strategies	Purchased Goods and Services and Capital Goods
Sustainability Criteria	Develop sustainability criteria for vendor selection and project awarding per relevant business unit which also considers internal carbon pricing	Purchased Goods and Services and Capital Goods
Sustainable Product Packaging	Use alternative, recycled, refurbished, and/or recyclable materials for marketing collateral and product packaging	Purchased Goods and Services and Waste Generated in Operations
Strengthened Waste Reduction and Recovery	Reduce wastes and increase the collection and recycling/reusing rate of plastic and other solid wastes	Waste Generated in Operations and EOL Treatment of Sold Products
Circularity Program	Institutionalize a product stewardship program that collects and recycles/reuses the products and devices sold by Globe; Increase use of alternative, recycled, refurbished, and/or recyclable materials	Waste Generated in Operations and EOL Treatment of Sold Products
Sustainable Events Guidelines	Establish a Sustainable Event Management System guided by international frameworks (e.g. ISO 20121:2012) to be implemented with event partners	Purchased Goods and Services
Sustainable Investment Frameworks	Develop a sustainable investment framework to invest only in climate-sensitive projects and companies actively setting their own sustainability targets and reducing emissions through investments	Investments

To read more about Globe’s Net Zero Journey, please refer to pages 104-112 of the 2022 Globe Integrated Report.

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