SN Aboitiz Power Benguet Inc. (SNAP-Benguet) received the BADANG Excellence Award for Solid Waste Management for its exemplary solid waste management practices during the 9th Cordillera Environmental Summit, on June 30, 2026 in Baguio City.
Awarded by the Environmental Management Bureau–Cordillera Administrative Region (EMB-CAR), the BADANG Excellence Awards recognize industries and institutions with outstanding environmental programs and best practices that contribute to sustainable development and environmental protection in the Cordillera Region. Categories include Hazardous Waste Management, Wastewater Treatment and Water Conservation, Air Quality Monitoring and Management, Solid Waste Management, and Environmental IEC Leadership.
SNAP-Benguet’s recognition reflects its sustained environmental initiatives, including the operation of a Material Recovery Facility that recovers recyclable materials and supports the waste management needs of nearby communities, the implementation of color-coded waste segregation systems, the installation of log booms and a semi-automated trash rack cleaning machine to collect floating debris in dam reservoirs, and the conduct of regular clean-up drives.
These efforts are anchored on the company’s ISO 14001-certified environmental management system. SNAP-Benguet has also been recognized as a regional champion and national finalist in the Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) Awards and received global recognition in 2024 for its occupational safety and health programs at the ASEAN-Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) Awards in Singapore.
The award underscores SNAP-Benguet’s continued commitment to advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles through environmental stewardship, safe operations, that create lasting value for the communities where it operates.
About SNAP:
SNAP is a renewable energy producer and developer. It owns and operates the 112.5-MW Ambuklao and 140-MW Binga hydroelectric power plants in Benguet; the Magat hydroelectric power plant which has a nameplate capacity of 360 MW and maximum capacity of 388 MW on the border of Isabela and Ifugao; the 8.5-MW Maris hydro; and the 24-MW Magat battery energy storage facility in Isabela. The non-power components such as dams, reservoirs, and spillways are owned, managed, and operated by the government. SNAP is a joint venture of Scatec and Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI).
Scatec is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, accelerating access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As a long-term player, it develops, builds, owns and operates renewable energy plants, with 6.2 GW in operation and under construction across five continents today. It is committed to grow its renewable energy capacity, delivered by passionate employees and partners who are driven by a common vision of ‘Improving our Future’.
ARI is the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation, leading the company’s push toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for the Philippines. It develops, builds, operates, and grows a diversified portfolio of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and energy storage.**
