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Recognizing the need to strike a balance between business and environment, the Environment Committee has been organized to promote environmental responsibility in the Philippine business sector. It examines environmental policy issues and advocates for environmental protection within the context of sustainable development with the end in view of promoting business growth and bringing better quality of life for all.

Vision:
The business community to be environmentally responsible and embrace the concept of sustainable development.
Mission:
• Promote environmental awareness  in the Philippine business sector
• Review environmental  policy issues  and articulate concerns  of businesses
• Advocate  for a better environment  through responsible  stewardship of our natural resources
Strategies:
• Monitor environmental issues affecting businesses
• Active participation in TWGs and constant dialogues with concerned government agencies
• Information, education, communication campaign
• Effective networking among members, academe, and government
• Implementation of projects



Director-in-Charge:
Atty. Felipe Gozon
Co-Chairperson:
Jesus Reyes, Environment Committee

Co-Chairperson:
Jose Reynato Morante, Environment Committee

Staff in Charge:
Grace Morella
PCCI launches Green Philippines Islands of Sustainability (GPIoS) Project
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is now implementing the project. “Green Philippines Islands of Sustainability”. This is in partnership with the Technical University Ostrava (VSB), Czech Republic, Center for Appropriate Technology (GrAT). Austria Recycling (Arec), STENUM GmbH (member of GrAT), Austria; Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST), European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), and Philippine Business for Environment (PBE).  
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PCCI, DENR signs MOA on Sustainable Use of Water
pccidenrmoa.jpgThe Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signed a memorandum of agreement for the implementation of a nationwide campaign on the sustainable use of water by industries. The signing of the MOA was held on 23 March 2010 at the Gateway Suites, Araneta Center, Quezon City during the country’s celebration of World Water Day. 

The MOA was signed by PCCI President Francis Chua, DENR Undersecretary Demetrio Ignacio (representing Sec. Horacio Ramos) and was witnessed by PCCI Vice President for Environment Felipe L. Gozon, PCCI Vice President for Industry Benjamin Philip Romualdez and DENR Undersecretary Teresita Castillo.
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Promoting Water Stewardship among Industry
wwd.jpgWater is a natural resource that is indispensable for life and thus a responsible management of our water resource is an absolute necessity. This becomes more imperative given the present water situation that we have right now.

Data shows that 70% of the earth is composed of water. From this percentage, only 2.5 % of it is fresh water, the rest is salt water. Three quarters of this freshwater is trapped in the form of ice and snow and only the remaining one-fourth is what industries, agriculture and households can use.

In the Philippines, average annual water availability is 4,500 cu.m. per capita and an estimated 3,200 cu.m. in 2025. However, the increase in population, urbanization and industrialization continue to put pressures on available water supply. The increasing demand for potable water results in over-extraction and depletion of groundwater. Pollution and climate change also pose rising threats on our water resources.
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Join Earth Hour 2010
earthhour_logo2010.jpgOn the 27th of March 2010 at 8:30 PM, cities and towns across the world will turn off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour - sending a powerful global message that it is time to take action on global warming.

Earth Hour aims to empower individuals to commit to the challenge of solving the climate change crisis. It sends a strong message to world leaders to effect a positive change by calling upon individuals, communities, businesses and government to switch off their lights for one hour. Earth Hour 2010 also aims to send the message that we, the citizens of the world, demand commitment to actions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the benefit of the planet.
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Call for Nominations for the 2009 PCCI E3 Award
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pleased to announce the search for the 2009 E3 (Excellence in Ecology and Economy) Award. The E3 Award seeks to recognize companies /enterprises that have demonstrated the most innovative and outstanding environmental performance. It recognizes companies who have shown that improving environmental performance translates to improvement in business performance or business gains and business sustainability .

The Award’s theme is “Good Environment Makes Good Business” which highlights the benefits of integrating environmental management into the business system. 
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Environment Committee ebulletin


June2010 Newsletter

Beat the Heat towards a Safer Climate

1. Plant more trees and get involved in similar activities;
2. Buy energy-efficient products that don’t use as much energy;
3. Buy recyclable products;
4. Refrain from buying unnecessary packaging, and waste less;
5. Practice the 3Rs of Ecological Solid Waste Management: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle;
6. Use compact fluorescent, spiral light bulbs;
7. Insulate windows, doors, and electrical outlets and add more insulation to the attic and basement;
8. Turn the heating thermostat down, and the air conditioning up, by 1.50C (30F);
9. Choose the most efficient vehicle available, such as a hybrid gasoline-electric model and keep any vehicle well maintained;
10. Share a car and avoid short journeys by car;
11. Keep tires optimally inflated;
12. Walk, bike, use a car pool or take public transport;
13. Recycle paper, glass, aluminum, steel and other materials to produce “new” materials;
14. Practice becoming Carbon Neutral; and
15. Advocate change by encouraging larger communities to act on climate change.