Yusen Logistics seals renewable energy supply deal with Ayala’s ACEN RES

Yusen Logistics Philippines, Inc., a leading global supply chain provider, has signed a supply agreement with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), the retail electricity unit of the Ayala group, to power its head office in Parañaque City with 100% renewable energy, marking a significant step in the company’s environmental sustainability efforts.

Mitsutaka Matsubara, President of Yusen Logistics, said the company is moving steadily toward its climate goals, which include reducing its GHG emissions by 45% by 2030 (from a 2022 baseline) and achieving Net Zero emissions for all its services by 2050.

He noted that this mission is centered on the philosophy of Jibun goto, a mindset that “embodies the proactive choice of taking ownership of challenges rather than expecting them to resolve on their own.”

Sheila Mina, Vice President and Head of Account Management, ACEN RES, said: “We are proud to welcome Yusen Logistics into our growing portfolio of partners committed to corporate sustainability. By choosing to source 100% renewable energy through the (GEOP), Yusen Logistics demonstrates decisive leadership in decarbonizing the logistics sector. We are also delighted to award them our ‘Powered by Renewable Energy’ badge, symbolizing their commitment to a cleaner future and encouraging more businesses to join the Philippines’ crucial energy transition.”

The transition is being facilitated under the government’s Green Energy Option Program (GEOP), a voluntary policy mechanism established under the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 that empowers eligible electricity end-users to directly choose and source 100% of their power requirements from licensed renewable energy suppliers such as ACEN RES.

ACEN RES is currently the dominant player in the program, holding a 57% market share as the top GEOP supplier, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) latest Competitive Retail Electricity Market (CREM) report.

About Yusen Logistics Philippines

Yusen Logistics Philippines, part of the global Yusen Logistics founded in 1955, has over 30 years of experience in the local market, offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, including international freight forwarding (air and sea) and contract logistics. The company has established a wide presence across Metro Manila, Northern and Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The logistics provider also possesses industry expertise to support businesses and add value across the supply chain in various industries, including Aerospace, Automotive, Food, Healthcare, Retail, and Technology.

About ACEN RES

ACEN RES is the retail electricity supply unit of ACEN. ACEN, the Ayala group’s listed energy company, is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in Asia Pacific, with the Philippines as its core and largest market. It also has a significant presence in Australia, Vietnam, India, and Lao PDR, along with strategic investments in Indonesia and other markets. The company currently has ~7 GW of attributable renewable energy capacity spanning projects in operation, under construction and with signed agreements.

As a developer, builder, and operator, ACEN leverages its agility and collaborative approach to accelerate the energy transition. The company has 100% renewable energy generation and aims to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050—turning bold ambitions into real impact for businesses, communities, and indigenous groups.