Ayala Land named among TIME’s World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2027

Ayala Land Inc. has secured the 476th spot in TIME magazine’s World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2027 list.

The Philippine property developer is among 500 companies worldwide recognized for their efforts to balance business growth with environmental sustainability.

According to TIME, the ranking evaluates companies across three equally weighted areas: revenue growth, financial stability, and environmental impact. Only companies that publicly disclose their environmental data are considered for inclusion.

For the 2027 edition, revenue growth was assessed using figures from 2023 to 2025, while financial stability was measured through financial indicators and five years of profitability data. Environmental impact was evaluated using 2024 data on carbon emissions, renewable energy use, water consumption, and waste management.

Ayala Land has continued to integrate sustainability initiatives across its malls, offices, hotels, construction sites, and estates.

In its 2025 integrated report, the company said 98% of the gross leasable area of its malls, offices, and hotels was powered by renewable electricity or supported by renewable energy certificates. This covered 126 properties across its portfolio.

It also expanded its green building portfolio to 62 certified properties in 2025, covering 2.7 million square meters of gross floor area. These properties have certifications under internationally recognized programs such as EDGE, LEED, WELL, and BERDE.

One of its notable milestones was securing EDGE Zero Carbon certification for more than 1.5 million square meters of office space. The certification recognizes buildings that meet high standards for energy efficiency, water conservation, and reduced carbon emissions, with renewable energy or eligible carbon offsets used to address remaining operational emissions.

Beyond its buildings, Ayala Land reported planting 332,491 native trees in its carbon forests since 2018. Its conservation efforts also helped protect more than 31 sea turtle nests and release over 4,100 hatchlings in 2025.

The company also installed 156 electric vehicle charging stations across 64 properties as part of its efforts to support cleaner transportation.