Pioneering 100 Percent Clean Energy and Decarbonisation Infrastructure
First Gen-owned Energy Development Corporation (EDC) stands as the largest vertically integrated geothermal producer globally and the premier 100 percent renewable energy company in the Philippines. Operating through its First Gen Renewables portfolio of geothermal, wind, solar, and hydroelectric platforms, the enterprise generates nearly 1,500 megawatts of clean electricity, supplying vital baseload power to the national grid while displacing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Driven by its mission to forge collaborative pathways for a decarbonised and regenerative future, EDC demonstrates how large-scale industrial energy production can operate in total harmony with planetary protection.
Driving Ecological Restoration, BINHI Greening, and Biodiversity Conservation
At the core of EDC’s sustainability strategy is a commitment to regenerative environmental stewardship that extends far beyond operational footprint reduction. Through its banner BINHI forest restoration program, the company has reforested over 10,000 hectares of degraded land and spearheaded the conservation of 145 threatened Philippine native tree species. By establishing specialised nurseries, geotagging endangered mother trees, and managing forest reserves near its geothermal sites, EDC maintains carbon sink watersheds that sequester more carbon dioxide than the company emits across its operations. This biodiversity-first framework reinforces ecosystem resilience, revives rare flora, and protects critical natural habitats.
Empowering Host Communities, Social Enterprise, and Education Access
First Gen’s Energy Development Corporation operates under the firm conviction that authentic corporate sustainability requires elevating local communities alongside environmental stewardship. The enterprise engages directly with farmers, indigenous populations, and local cooperatives across host provinces, creating sustainable livelihoods such as eco-tourism, coffee production, and seedling propagation. Through dedicated human capital initiatives like the SIKAT scholarship program and the Keitech Educational Foundation Inc., EDC equips underprivileged youth with technical skills, academic mentorship, and employment pathways. Furthermore, its crisis response and disaster risk management systems build long-term climate adaptation and community self-sufficiency.
Setting the Benchmark for Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia
Earning recognition among Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia at the ACES Awards, First Gen’s EDC demonstrates how purpose-led energy leadership can set a global standard for corporate citizenship. Supervised by robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks and transparent corporate governance, the company balances commercial energy expansion with net-positive environmental impact. Through its synthesis of renewable power engineering, native species reforestation, and inclusive social upliftment, EDC continues to set an extraordinary benchmark for sustainable development across Southeast Asia.
