Broadly speaking, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is understood as investing that incorporates ESG factors in investment decisions...

SyCipLaw contributed the Philippine chapter to the third edition of "ESG in APAC", published by Slaughter and May.

Concepts such as "circular economy", "plastic neutrality", and "sustainable consumption and production" became part of Philippine statutory law with the enactment of Republic Act No. 11898 or the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022 (the "EPRA").

Republic Act No. 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, is a landmark environmental legislation designed to meet the country's waste management problems. I

The Philippines lacks comprehensive carbon rights legislation and carbon trading laws, yet carbon projects continue to develop across the country. In response to this regulatory gap and aligned with international climate commitments, Philippine regulators have recently issued new regulations establishing frameworks for carbon project implementation in the forestry and energy sectors.

The Philippines faces a two-pronged conundrum on both environmental and industrial fronts. According to the International Labor Organization, the country is one of the most vulnerable to climate risks...

In 2018, 55% of the global population was in urban areas, and was projected to increase to 68% or 2.5 billion more people by 2050. Asia and Africa play a big role in these numbers, with approximately 90% of the growth occurring in these regions.

BSP Circular No. 1085 defines "E&S risk" as potential financial, legal, and/or reputational negative effect of environmental and social issues on the bank.

Because of changing investment and consumer norms and a shifting global policy and regulatory landscape, sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns...

Environment and Climate Regulation Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Philippines, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries