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As we reflect on our sustainability journey, we take pride in the progress we have made—and remain firmly committed to continuing the initiatives that have brought us this far. Each effort we pursue strengthens our responsibility to the environment, our people, and the communities we serve, which is also an indication of our collective commitment that drives us to uphold responsible, transparent, and future-focused practices across our operations.
We remain committed to reinforcing our ongoing sustainability initiatives while introducing new programs that further integrate sustainable practices into our organizational culture.
Together, we are not only sustaining what we have started—we are shaping a legacy of resilience, stewardship, and shared progress for generations to come.
SUSTAINABILITY
COMMITMENT
Spirit of sustainability and 'malasakit' in
every product we create.
Spirit of sustainability and 'malasakit' in every product we create.
Patuloy na protektahan at
pangalagaan ang kabuhayan,
kapwa at kalikasan.
Value Chain
Stakeholder Engagement
Cultivating and nurturing strong relationships with our stakeholders is essential to the success of Ginebra San Miguel Inc. We are dedicated to a continuous engagement as we work to enhance awareness, promote collaboration, and improve our operations. We foster open, meaningful conversations, attentively listen to our customers’ concerns, and respond to their needs. By maintaining regular communication with our stakeholders, we can ensure the quality of our products and uphold our commitment to advocate our spirit of malasakit.
Circular Economy
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Circular Economy
One of the byproducts in molasses fermentation is carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 is recovered, purified and liquefied, then supplied to beverage manufacturers who produce carbonated drinks.
Technical alcohol is one of the byproducts of Distilling Alcohol (with different profile). It is being collected and sell it to manufacturers who further process it for other products.
Molasses undergoes fermentation converting sugars into Fermented beer containing ethyl alcohol and raw CO2. Fermented beer then goes through distillation where volatile component is heated and cooled to produce ethyl alcohol.
The distillery is located at Bago City, Negros Occidental.
Our major product from Fermentation of molasses and being extracted from Distillation process. This is used in the production of our liquor products.
Our Bottling plants:
- Cabuyao Plant, Laguna
- Sta. Barbara Plant, Pangasinan
- Mandaue Plant, Cebu
- Cauayan Plant, Isabela
- Ligao Plant, Albay
Along with brand new bottles directly delivered to our bottling plants, GSMI mindfully makes use of secondhand bottles which are retrieved and meticulously washed by third party suppliers and delivered back to our bottling facility.
A thick, dark, and sugar rich byproduct of refined sugar production. Once considered as waste product of sugar production, molasses is a highly touted renewable resource that is used for different products today.
Waste water undergoes pre-treatment and anaerobic treatment process to produce Biogas for in-house energy generation which displaced bunker
fuel consumption.
Wastewater undergoes treatment, both Anaerobic and aerobic process to comply with regulatory standard prior to disposal.
Mineral rich treated wastewater from our Distillery is further processed and fortified with additional nutrients to become liquid fertilizer which are used by sugarcane farmers to optimize their crop yields.
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum). Its stout stalks are rich in sucrose, a disaccharide sugar which accumulates in the stalk internodes. It is cultivated for the production of sugar, ethanol, and other products.
Doing Our Part Toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
GSMI supports SMC group’s Water for All initiative, which aims to reduce water consumption across the group. Currently, we achieved a 43% reduction in our water program initiatives. We are also committed to comply with the Clean Water Act and ensuring that our water discharges are lower than the set limits.
GSMI prioritizes employee health and safety by implementing policies and regulations across all its facilities to foster a safe and healthy work environment. The company’s operation extend beyond its primary sector, generating indirect economic benefits for other companies and industries.
GSMI ensures the high quality of its products. This commitment is maintained through continuous innovation in its production processes and ongoing investment in research and development to broaden the range of its product portfolio. The company’s numerous awards and accreditations serve as further evidence of its dedication to quality and innovation.
GSMI engages in a collaborative effort with TESDA to establish a bartending academy to assist students in developing their skills in bartending and flairtending, and providing them with better job opportunities.
GSMI fosters a non-discriminatory workplace by guaranteeing equal opportunities for all applicants, employees, and business partners. This commitment involves ensuring impartiality against race, gender, age, cultural, religious beliefs, and any other forms of preferences.
Deeply aware of the impact of climate change, GSMI constantly innovates and find ways on its processes to reduce its contribution through the use of renewable energy, improve operations efficiency and waste management.
GSMI implements a range of initiatives aimed at promoting the conservation of aquatic life and protection of endangered species. Regular river and coastal cleanup operations are also being done all throughout the facilities in collaboration with community partners.
GSMI undertakes tree planting activities in collaboration with local government units and has continued to strengthen its long standing mangrove reforestation project, which began in mid 1990’s. The project has since expanded to cover 14 hectares of mangrove forest. Beyond restoring coastal ecosystems, the initiative contributes to shoreline protection, reduces erosion, enhances biodiversity and supports local fisheries.
GSMI’s workforce is predominantly male, largely due to the operational and technical nature of its core business. Nevertheless, GSMI actively fosters an inclusive work environment that ensures fair treatment, equal access to career advancement, and a workplace culture grounded in respect and diversity.
Environmental stewardship
Ginebra San Miguel Inc., maintains a strong commitment to environmental stewardship through the continuous integration of sustainability principles across its operations. Our environmental strategy focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving natural resources, and strengthening responsible waste management practices. These initiatives support the minimization of our environmental impacts while contributing to long-term business sustainability.
Moving Towards Reducing Plastic Waste
Social Engagement
Empowering People Through Learning: The Ginebra San Miguel University
Last June 2025, we formally launched the Ginebra San Miguel University (GSMU), marking a significant milestone in our commitment to learning and growth.
The GSMU is a learning institution that delivers high-quality programs through its eight functional schools, providing targeted training aligned with the evolving needs of our workforce. It aims to enhance knowledge and skills to address the dynamic changes in the industry, while also supporting the company’s specific requirements as part of our succession planning strategy.
At the core of GSMU is our value of “Malasakit”, which served as our guiding principle that underscores the company’s commitment to fostering successful careers for every employees while building a sustainable future.
As GSMI continues to lead in the industry, GSMU stands as a testament to its dedication to its people and their professional growth.
BOTEful Philippines
Since its launched in Oct. 2017 in Aparri, BOTEful Philippines has not only supported GSMI bottle retrieval efforts but also provided a culture of recycling in communities nationwide. In July 2025, the program expanded its reach with the successful rollout of BOTEful Palawan implemented in collaboration with Provincial Government of Palawan, San Miguel Foundation , SMC Government Affairs and Advocacy Group.
Central to the program is the community involvement. Residents are encouraged to participate in the collection and return of used bottles through an incentive-based system, promoting both environmental awareness and a sense of shared responsibility.
To date, BOTEful Philippines has successfully collected and recycled over 260,000 bottles, diverting significant waste from landfill and reinforcing circular economy practices within partner communities.
TESDA
Bar Academy
Ginebra San Miguel Bar Academy, a bartending school built through an over ten-year partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), has been a catalyst for personal growth and transformation in the lives of Filipino youths. It has provided them with world-class bartending and flairtending education and access to state-of-the-art facilities, empowering them to pursue their dreams and excel in the industry.
Sustainability at a Glance
Data as of 2025
For 2024, we consumed 1.5 million GJ of energy. This 7% increase was brought about by higher production volumes. While this was the case, our renewable energy usage increased by 14% across our facilities as biogas generation improved as well as the Renewable Energy (RE) mix from power supplied at our distillery. Combined with other energy reduction initiatives, our Greenhouse Gasses (GHG) emissions reduced by 4% against last year.
The increase in water withdrawal, water consumption and water discharge was generally driven by higher production volume. The water reused and recycled can be attributed to various water recovery programs implemented at each facility.
Training and development plays a vital role in our employees growth. We continue to strengthen our learning programs through our various GSMI Training schools, for a holistic development of our employees, and we continue to be flexible in ensuring that learning gaps are effectively managed to strengthen and cultivate a competent and resilient workforce.
Training and development plays a vital role in our employees growth. We continue to strengthen our learning programs through our various GSMI Training schools, for a holistic development of our employees, and we continue to be flexible in ensuring that learning gaps are effectively managed to strengthen and cultivate a competent and resilient workforce.
Our commitment to maintain a safe and healthy workplace is an advocacy throughout the organization. We continue to provide Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training and conducted regular emergency drills in collaboration with our local government agency partner to ensure our employees are properly prepared to respond in case of an emergency.
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#OneGinebraNation
As soon as you hear the sound of glasses clinking to a toast, you know you’re in the right place. Whether you’re out with your closest friends or sharing a table with strangers on a casual Friday night, every moment is a celebration with Ginebra. Our barangay is a community where hearts unite and bonds grow stronger. We stand as one nation under Ginebra, where the spirit of togetherness thrives and every tagay is a testament to the everlasting Filipino spirit.
Read more about our Sustainability Highlights
#OneGinebraNation
As soon as you hear the sound of glasses clinking to a toast, you know you’re in the right place. Whether you’re out with your closest friends or sharing a table with strangers on a casual Friday night, every moment is a celebration with Ginebra. Our barangay is a community where hearts unite and bonds grow stronger. We stand as one nation under Ginebra, where the spirit of togetherness thrives and every tagay is a testament to the everlasting Filipino spirit.