Earth Day events
By Estefany Mae
Tawagon
Renewable
energy solutions provider SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) Group joined the rest of the
world in celebrating Earth Day through activities aligned with the 2021 Earth
Day theme, “Restore our earth.”
On April 22, SNAP conducted a clean-up drive
simultaneous with tree-planting activities in areas surrounding their Magat
hydroelectric power plant in Ramon, Isabela; Ambuklao hydroelectric power plant
in Bokod, Benguet; and in Binga hydroelectric power plant in Itogon,
Benguet.
Despite the controlled number of participants due to Covid-19, this year’s clean-up drives were joined by 49 volunteers composed of SNAP employees mostly on lockdown duty, contractors, and local workers/residents of Magat, Ambuklao, and Binga hydroelectric power plant facilities.
Members of the Philippine National Police also took part in the clean-up drive in Benguet.
Safety Covid-19 protocols were strictly observed during the activity.
Around 250 kilograms of mixed wastes were collected at the Magat crest in Isabela, along the Agno River Estero below the Binga powerhouse in Benguet, and other areas surrounding SNAP facilities.
The SNAP-Magat volunteers capped the day with tree-planting and gardening activities.
Earlier on March 27, SNAP switched off non-essential lights for one hour in observance of Earth Hour.
These annual activities are observed to signify SNAP’s support for better environmental practices as part of its overall environmental sustainability program.
“Not despite the pandemic but precisely because of the pandemic, we continue to do as much as we can to promote not only environment-supportive practices but also develop long-term sustainability projects with our host communities. Sooner is better, but it is always a good time to get engaged and do something for our environment to benefit not only the current generation but also the next,” said Mike C. Hosillos, SNAP chief corporate services officer.
SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) is a joint venture of Scatec Solar and Aboitiz Power Corporation (AP). Scatec is a Norway-based leading renewable power producer that delivers affordable and clean energy worldwide.
As a long-term player, Scatec develops, builds, owns, and operates solar, wind, and hydro power plants and storage solutions. AP is the holding company of the Philippines-based Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services.
It advances business and communities by providing reliable and ample power supply at a reasonable and competitive price, and with the least adverse effects on the environment and host communities.
SNAP owns and operates the 105-MW Ambuklao and 140-MW Binga hydroelectric power plants in Benguet; the 388-MW Magat hydroelectric power plant on the border of Isabela and Ifugao; and the 8.5-MW Maris hydroelectric power plant in Isabela.
Despite the controlled number of participants due to Covid-19, this year’s clean-up drives were joined by 49 volunteers composed of SNAP employees mostly on lockdown duty, contractors, and local workers/residents of Magat, Ambuklao, and Binga hydroelectric power plant facilities.
Members of the Philippine National Police also took part in the clean-up drive in Benguet.
Safety Covid-19 protocols were strictly observed during the activity.
Around 250 kilograms of mixed wastes were collected at the Magat crest in Isabela, along the Agno River Estero below the Binga powerhouse in Benguet, and other areas surrounding SNAP facilities.
The SNAP-Magat volunteers capped the day with tree-planting and gardening activities.
Earlier on March 27, SNAP switched off non-essential lights for one hour in observance of Earth Hour.
These annual activities are observed to signify SNAP’s support for better environmental practices as part of its overall environmental sustainability program.
“Not despite the pandemic but precisely because of the pandemic, we continue to do as much as we can to promote not only environment-supportive practices but also develop long-term sustainability projects with our host communities. Sooner is better, but it is always a good time to get engaged and do something for our environment to benefit not only the current generation but also the next,” said Mike C. Hosillos, SNAP chief corporate services officer.
SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) is a joint venture of Scatec Solar and Aboitiz Power Corporation (AP). Scatec is a Norway-based leading renewable power producer that delivers affordable and clean energy worldwide.
As a long-term player, Scatec develops, builds, owns, and operates solar, wind, and hydro power plants and storage solutions. AP is the holding company of the Philippines-based Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services.
It advances business and communities by providing reliable and ample power supply at a reasonable and competitive price, and with the least adverse effects on the environment and host communities.
SNAP owns and operates the 105-MW Ambuklao and 140-MW Binga hydroelectric power plants in Benguet; the 388-MW Magat hydroelectric power plant on the border of Isabela and Ifugao; and the 8.5-MW Maris hydroelectric power plant in Isabela.
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