BDO Steps Up for a Greener Tomorrow, Tops ₱1 Trillion in Sustainable Financing

 

Laying the Foundation for a Greener Nation: Workers install solar panels at the MTerra Solar site for a more reliable and resilient energy infrastructure

From powering homes with clean energy to supporting large-scale green infrastructure, BDO Unibank continues to push forward with its commitment to sustainable finance—helping build a future that’s inclusive, resilient, and eco-friendly.

Since 2010, BDO has supported over ₱1 trillion worth of sustainable projects, covering everything from energy and transportation to water and community development.

Powering Progress with Clean Energy

BDO played a key role in financing San Miguel Global Power’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)—a nationwide network of 32 facilities that stores clean energy so communities can rely on renewable power even when the sun isn’t shining. This strengthens our energy grid and supports the country’s goal of having 35% renewable energy by 2030.

Lighting Up Batangas with Solar Power

BDO also helped fund Citicore’s Solar Batangas 1 project, which will soon power over 158,000 households. This project includes two massive solar farms and even allows farming and solar energy to coexist—a first in the Philippines!

A Landmark in Clean Energy

The Bank’s biggest contribution so far? Supporting MTerra Solar, the world’s largest integrated solar and battery storage facility, spanning over 3,500 hectares in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan. With a capacity to power 2.4 million homes, this project is a game-changer in clean energy—and BDO is proud to be its biggest lender and main financial partner.

Energizing a Sustainable Future: SMGP’s BESS facilities ensure round-the-clock clean energy, powering communities even beyond daylight hours

“Championing sustainable infrastructure is more than financing. It is about laying the groundwork for a sustainable and climate-resilient future. At BDO, we take pride in partnering with companies that drive innovation, uplift communities and fuel national progress,” said Charles M. Rodriguez, BDO Executive Vice President and Head of the Institutional Banking Group.

BDO is also helping businesses build green buildings, install solar rooftops, and adopt energy-saving solutions to reduce carbon footprints and improve performance.

All these efforts are part of BDO’s Sustainable Finance Framework, the most comprehensive in the country, ensuring that every peso invested drives positive environmental and social change.