Globe Expands Renewable Energy Use, Partners with First Gen for Cleaner Power

Globe ramps up local renewable energy use, joins global observance of Earth Day amid energy challenges

As Globe continues to expand its digital infrastructure, it remains focused on powering connectivity in a way that balances performance, sustainability, and long-term value for the communities it serves. (Photo: First Gen Corporation)

Globe Telecom is taking concrete steps to support local, diversified, and sustainable energy sources for its operations.

The company has established a partnership with the First Gen Corporation to supply electricity from geothermal and hydroelectric sources to power key facilities in Mindanao and Caloocan City.

The agreement was finalized in early April in anticipation of Earth Day on April 22.

Under the agreement, three of Globe’s facilities in Mindanao will be powered by geothermal energy, while its Caloocan site will draw from hydropower.

These indigenous energy sources are not dependent on imported fuel, helping reduce exposure to global fuel price volatility. Geothermal energy, in particular, provides a steady and continuous source of power that can support energy-intensive operations around the clock.

Combined with hydroelectric power, this strengthens Globe’s ability to run critical network infrastructure while maintaining consistent service for customers.

The transition was enabled through the government’s Retail Competition and Open Access and Green Energy Option Program, which allow large electricity consumers to directly source renewable energy from qualified suppliers.

These mechanisms support the country’s broader push to diversify energy sources and improve long-term energy resilience.

“As demand for connectivity grows, how we power our network matters just as much as how we build it,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.

“Shifting to local renewable energy allows us to operate more responsibly while ensuring we remain reliable for the people and communities we serve.”

By purchasing electricity from local renewable sources, Globe contributes to the Philippines’ goal of increasing the share of renewable energy in the national mix while supporting a more stable and sustainable power system.

The move also diversifies the company’s energy sources, helping ensure reliable network operations as demand for connectivity continues to grow.

Globe is also implementing fuel-efficiency initiatives for facilities that still rely on non-renewable energy, such as Dynamic Load Management for generator sets that power remote sites and provide backup electricity.

As Globe continues to expand its digital infrastructure, it remains focused on powering connectivity in a way that balances performance, sustainability, and long-term value for the communities it serves.

Earlier in March, Globe switched off non-essential lighting and appliances across its facilities on March 28, 2026, in observance of Earth Hour, reinforcing its commitment to climate action while promoting energy conservation and efficiency amid ongoing energy challenges.