PHILIPPINES – Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) continues to lead the way in promoting sustainable healthcare practices and investing in its workforce, as it received the Social Responsibility Award and was named Runner-up for People Investor of the Year at the Investors in People (IIP) Philippines Awards recently.
The Social Responsibility Award reflects the hospital’s ongoing efforts to positively impact both society and the environment. Through its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Council, MakatiMed has driven hospital-wide sustainability projects. Among its most notable programs is the Sustainable Waste Management initiative, which has increased the hospital’s waste diversion rate to 27% by Q1 2024, diverting 49 metric tons of waste from landfills. MakatiMed’s partnership with Plastic Flamingo (Plaf) also made a big contribution to environmental stewardship, ensuring that non-hazardous plastic waste is repurposed into eco-friendly materials.
In addition to its environmental efforts, MakatiMed has been recognized for investing in its people. The hospital fosters a workplace culture that values employee engagement and well-being through initiatives like the Earth Day Celebration and ESG Week which encouraged eco-friendly activities and employee participation.
The hospital also raises awareness on the health impacts of climate change through its ESG Webinar Series, with topics aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and regularly engages its 600-plus participants, including employees, partners, and stakeholders, in critical discussions on health and sustainability.
Makati Medical Center’s accolades from the IIP Awards affirm its dedication to creating a sustainable, people-first workplace that benefits both its employees and the community.