THE Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas (EMB 7) has recognized two allied firms operating in San Fernando for their separate initiatives to protect and enhance the environment.
It recognized Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc. (TCPI) for mobilizing community involvement through the purok system in the implementation of comprehensive environmental management programs.
It also cited Solid Earth Development Corp. (SEDC) for its “initiative in Clean Air Management by integrating sustainable environmental practices in quarry and port operations.”
The EMB 7 gave the plaques of recognition during the recent Environmental Awareness Month with the theme, “Rise Up: Moving Beyond Climate Talk to Climate Action.”
It awarded TCPI for its “commitment and untiring support to sustainable environmental programs” and for “showcasing its air quality management and climate change mitigation system.”
EMB Central Office Director William P. Cuñado, who previously served as EMB 7 regional director, and his successor, Maribel B. Munsayac, handed the recognitions during the Clean Air and Climate Change Exhibit that TCPI participated in on Nov. 29-30, 2022.
TCPI vice president operations and plant manager Tsutomu Hirobe received the award with Emylita B. Ortega, vice president and corporate planning division manager at Cebu Trade Hall of SM City Cebu, the exhibit venue.
SEDC vice president Noel P. Lorica received the other awards with Angelo O. Teopiz, head of safety and health.
Matters that concern the environment have always been close to the hearts of TCPI and SEDC that their management and employees would be involved in programs that either promote or protect it. They run and maintain Social Development Management Programs and Environment Protection and Enhancement Programs that involve their host communities in their respective initiatives.
“TCPI is not an island. It needs the community to be actively on board, even deeply involved, in programs that have an impact on the environment in San Fernando,” said the company’s environment advocate Dwight P. Avila.
“It matters to the people after all,” added Avila, manager of TCPI’s Environment and Safety Division.
Last November, the EMB 7 also marked the National Clean Air Month and Climate Change Consciousness Week. TCPI participated in those activities.
TCPI manufactures the Grand Portland, Grand Pozzolan, Grand Premium and Grand Masonry brands of cement from its plant in San Fernando, using earth materials SEDC supplies and facilitates in shipping out from its port facilities in the same town.