Jollibee Group’s Ongoing Journey in Environmental Stewardship
January 13, 2025By Inquirer Plus. Learn more about the Jollibee Group’s initiatives on energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, packaging and recycling,…
OUR PLANET JOURNEY
2004
Launched “Project Wash”, an initiative to shift to reusable wares for our dine-in transactions.
2015
Solar Panels were installed in selected Jollibee stores, which helped to reduce energy consumption from the grid
2018
Eco-Watch, a cross-functional team was established to research and recommend alternative eco-friendly sustainable packaging options
2019
The Skip The Straw movement was launched across our stores to encourage customers to lessen the usage of plastic and other non-biodegradable
materials
Project 24 was implemented in order to further curb our energy use by establishing a 24-degree temperature setting across all stores
2020
Burger King Launched its Plant-Based Whopper
2021
Became a member of the Energy Efficiency Practitioners Association of the Philippines
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Our Planet Roadmap
We have identified three focus areas towards treating the planet responsibly. Learn more about the goals we have set and our updates for each.
PACKAGING & RECYCLING
Goal
100% of consumer-facing, fiber-based packaging are Chain of Custody certified by 2035
Status
43% of our consumer-facing, fiber-based packaging suppliers are chain of custody-certified (COC). In the Philippines, work is set to commence to transition (CoC) certified packaging.
EMISSIONS & WATER MANAGEMENT
Goal
Conduct GHG inventory for Scopes 1, 2, and 3
Status
We reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions for select business segments in 2025 and continue to expand coverage annually
WASTE REDUCTION
Goal
Reduce food loss and
waste to landfill in
the manufacturing process
Reduce food waste
and other waste to
landfill in the stores
Status
We achieved a 50% total reduction in waste generated ratio at the end of 2025 versus the 2020 baseline in our Philippine manufacturing plants
67% of waste is disposed through sustainable means and diverted away from landfill in Philippines manufacturing plants
Across all our stores globally, we follow waste disposal protocols in compliance with local government regulations
Richard CW Shin
Chief Financial Officer
“We are taking significant steps in strengthening our commitment to Sustainability, in order to deliver meaningful impact.”
Michael T. Ong
President, Supply Chain Philippines
“Our vision is to leave a legacy of environmental responsibility.”
Jose “Pepot” Miñana
Chief Sustainability & Public Affairs Officer
“As a global food company, we are responsible and deliberate with our actions and their impact, and we are making our sustainability measures the way of the future.”
Arsenio Sabado
Chief Human Resources Officer
“Being resolute in our employees’ importance to JFC, we hope that everyone’s experience in and with the organization is an optimal and joyful one.”
Ruth Angeles
Global Organization, Leadership, and Culture Head & Philippine Regional HR Head
“It is our commitment to cultivate a culture where inclusion is celebrated, varying ideas are valued and encouraged, and everyone feels secure to be their authentic selves while contributing our best to JFC’s goals.”
Valerie Amante
Chief Legal, Ethics, and Compliance Officer
Assistant Corporate Secretary
“We strive to maintain the highest standards of ethics and compliance, ensuring that integrity, respect, lawful practices, and stewardship are integral to how we do business.”
Ernesto Tanmantiong
President & Chief Executive Officer
“Our Sustainability Agenda serves as an anchor for sustaining our growth momentum while contributing to create a better future for all.”
Wally T. Mateo
Head of Global Quality Management
“We aim to build customers trust, create more value, and promote sustainability thru Food Safety & Quality Management Excellence.”
Kaustubh Wadekar
Chief Procurement Officer
“Through responsible sourcing, we aim to build a supply chain that reflects our values—ethics, quality, and care.”
Reports
Learn more about the Jollibee Group’s commitment
to sustainability through our published ESG reports