Minalin, Pampanga – Holcim Philippines, Inc., Universal Robina Corporation, and the Municipality of Minalin, Pampanga, have officially signed a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to advance sustainable waste management practices through co-processing technology.
The partnership underscores a shared commitment to environmental sustainability, waste reduction, and compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022. Under the Memorandum of Agreement, Holcim Philippines Inc. (HPI), in partnership with LGU Minalin and Universal Robina Corporation (URC), commits to co-processing up to 1,000 tons of sorted, non-hazardous, non-recyclable municipal plastic waste annually.
Holcim Philippines will treat the collected waste materials in line with environmental standards and offer support and training to involved personnel. The local government of Minalin will oversee proper waste handling, ensure safety, and assist with documentation and incentives. Meanwhile, URC will implement social responsibility initiatives and provide support to waste workers through various forms of incentives.
This initiative serves as a model for public-private partnerships in advancing environmental sustainability and compliance with national waste management policies. LGU Minalin recognizes this as a major step in achieving a cleaner and greener community.
About Geocyle
Geocycle Philippines is the waste management arm of Holcim Group, committed to building a zero-waste future through sustainable and innovative waste management solutions. For over a decade, Geocycle has been providing customized and environmentally safe waste disposal services in full compliance with local regulations. In 2024, it co-processed over 250,000 metric tons of waste across multiple sites, reinforcing its commitment to responsible waste management. By transforming waste into resources, Geocycle contributes to environmental sustainability and the conservation of natural resources for future generations.
About Holcim Philippines
Holcim Philippines, Inc. is one of the leading building solution companies in the country. The Company has a deep portfolio of innovative solutions fostered by a full range of products from structuring to finishing applications that can help local builders execute with high performance and efficiency with a wide range of projects from massive infrastructure to simple home repairs.
With cement manufacturing facilities in La Union, Bulacan, Misamis Oriental, and Davao, as well as aggregates and dry mix business and technical support facilities for building solutions, Holcim Philippines is a reliable partner of builders in the country.
Holcim Philippines is also committed to the highest standards of sustainable operations and manufacturing excellence with its plants certified under ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) and OHSAS 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System).
Holcim Philippines is a member of the Holcim Group, the world leader in the building materials industry.
About Holcim
Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions with net sales of CHF 26.4 billion in 2024. Driven by our purpose to build progress for people and the planet, our 65,000 employees are on a mission to decarbonize building, while improving living standards for all. We empower our customers across all regions to build better with less, with a broad range of low-carbon and circular solutions, from ECOPact and ECOPlanet to our circular technology platform ECOCycle®. Through innovative systems, from Elevate roofing to PRB insulation, Holcim makes buildings more sustainable in use, driving energy efficiency and green retrofitting. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are on the way to becoming a net-zero company with 1.5°C targets validated by SBTi.
Learn more about Holcim on www.holcim.com, and by following us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Universal Robina Corporation (URC)
URC is one of the leading and largest domestic food and beverage manufacturing companies in the Philippines, and has a significant and growing presence in the ASEAN. URC is engaged in an array of food-related businesses, including the production and distribution of branded consumer snack foods and beverages; commodities such as sugar and renewables, and flour; as well as, agro-industrial businesses including animal care products, and other related products. In line with its commitment to become a sustainable global enterprise, URC launched “Juan Goal for Plastic,” a waste management program that aims to achieve plastic neutrality through collection, recovery, and diversion of used plastics.
Get updates on URC by visiting its website, and by following its Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
