SNAP – Benguet gathers 80 LGU reps, IPOs in Host Communities Forum
by: Katherine Mariano, photo courtesy of SNAP
SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet (SNAP-Benguet) brought together over 80 representatives from local government units (LGUs) and indigenous peoples’ organizations (IPOs) for its annual Host Communities’ Forum (HCF), anchored on the theme “Redefining Impact: ESG in Community Development.”
This year’s guest speaker, Aboitiz Foundation Chief Operating Officer Mardi Mapa-Suplido, emphasized how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are evolving from a corporate framework into a powerful driver of inclusive, accountable, and resilient community development.
SNAP Group President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Yu reinforced this message, saying, “Redefining impact means building solutions that are resilient, inclusive, and future-ready. Through initiatives such as battery energy storage, hydro, and floating solar, we’re shaping a sustainable energy future while ensuring that progress is shared with our host communities.”
