2GO launches sustainability program

MANILA, Philippines — The 2GO Group, the logistics and solutions company of SM Investments Corp., has joined the sustainability bandwagon through its newly launched program, ‘2GO Earth and Everyone.’

Part of the initiatives under the program are tree planting activities in seven cities. These are in Manila, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and General Santos.

The program is guided by core sustainability principles called eco, efficient, embrace, empower and engage, which are in harmony with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), 2GO said in a statement.

Frederic DyBuncio, president and CEO of 2GO Group Inc. and concurrently president and CEO of SM Investments, said 2GO’s sustainability program continues the business principle of the late Henry Sy Sr., founder of the SM Group.

Sy believes that business growth should go hand in hand with social development, DyBuncio said.

“Thus, 2GO has been steadfast in integrating sustainability in its business operations for the benefit of our communities,” DyBuncio said.

Topping its sustainability target is to reduce its environmental impact by implementing energy-saving measures.

These would be through the use of motion sensor lighting which would yield a 30 percent to 40 percent reduction in electricity consumption to operating multi-temp reefer vans, which can save up to 231.23 metric tons of carbon emissions.

2GO has also partnered with 1,754 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide in 2022.

The company supports enterprises in moving goods and accessing new markets.

After Super Typhoon Odette in 2021, the company transported 500 tons of relief goods and contributed to power restoration efforts in affected cities.

2GO also aims to enhance efficiency by optimizing shipments with diverse requirements, resulting in valuable time and resource savings.

Moreover, 2GO requires its drivers to attain a 95 percent passing score before deployment, ensuring their accountability in upholding road safety and responsibility.

“Additionally, 2GO’s embedded security initiative includes a Cargo Loss Prevention Seminar. It also implements route optimization strategies,” it said.

2GO ensures that individuals from all walks of life will be encouraged to thrive within the organization. More than 40 percent of its workforce are women.