SNAP wins NordCham Community Impact Award for empowering its host communities
By: Nonnette C. Bennett, photo courtesy of SNAP
(L-R) Centre Medicale Internationale President Gary de Ocampo, SNAP President and CEO Joseph Yu, SNAP Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Sr. Manager Enrico Laluan, SNAP Head of Sales and Marketing Shan Benjamin Buyco, and Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) Executive Director Axel Fries during the 2025 NordCham Business Awards held on August 6 at the BDO Tower in Makati.
Cordillera based renewable energy solutions provider SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) won the Community Impact Award at the 2025 Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) Business Awards held on August 6 at the BDO Tower Valero in Makati for community impact.
Recognizing organizations that impact communities, the annual 2025 NordCham Awards was given to SNAP for operations in Benguet, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, and Isabela. NordCham recognizes organizations that contribute to inclusive development through social impact, community engagement, social innovation, and the integration of sustainability into its core operations. SNAP stood out among this year’s nominees in the category for its dedication to volunteerism, sustainable development, and uplifting its host communities, said the release.
Snap President and executive Officer Joseph Yu said, “SNAP believes that business success is deeply intertwined with the well-being of the communities we serve. “Throughout our 18 years of operations, our focus on community development has defined the way we do business. Tonight’s award affirms the impact of the time, effort, and investment we have dedicated to building value with our host communities. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this mission,” Yu added in an interview.
According to reports, for nearly two decades, SNAP has been a trusted partner of local government units, host communities, and Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples. Principles of transparency, collaboration, and shared growth guide them, the company has built strong relationships with stakeholders across its areas of operation in the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, Isabela, and Nueva Vizcaya.
Through its business units, SNAP-Benguet and SNAP-Magat, the company has financed 1,196 host community-driven projects under the company’s Community Investment and Development Program (CIDP). As of 2024, SNAP has voluntarily invested over Php 590.4 million through CIDP, supporting initiatives that drive community development across key areas such as health, education, livelihood, infrastructure, governance, environment, and support for Indigenous Peoples, a report stated.
SNAP’s win this year reinforces its mission of energizing a more sustainable future. The company was previously recognized at the NordCham Awards, earning runner-up honors for both CSR Business Partner of the Year and Sustainability Business Partner of the Year in 2023, and finalist for the same award in 2022.
The NordCham Sustainability Awards are part of the annual Nordic Business Awards organized by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce, which honor companies in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia for excellence in sustainability, corporate responsibility, and ethical business practices, according to SNAP’s media release.
Photo caption: (L-R) Centre Medicale Internationale President Gary de Ocampo, SNAP President and CEO Joseph Yu, SNAP Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Sr. Manager Enrico Laluan, SNAP Head of Sales and Marketing Shan Benjamin Buyco, and Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) Executive Director Axel Fries during the 2025 NordCham Business Awards held on August 6 at the BDO Tower in Makati.
