Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation (Pilmico) menerima tiga penghargaan keberlanjutan dalam Konvensi Tahunan Nasional ke-44 dan Majelis Umum Asosiasi Pengendalian Pencemaran Filipina, Inc (PCAPI), yang diselenggarakan di Boracay Newcoast Convention Center, Aklan pada tanggal 17-19 April 2024.
Di antara penghargaan tersebut adalah penghargaan Environmental Success Story untuk Proyek Panel Surya Tarlac Feedmill Pilmico, yang dipimpin oleh Pilmico Feedmill Supervisor Engr. Hayvis Atienza dan Pilmico Engineering Manager Engr. Michael Cayabyab. Penghargaan Petugas Pengendali Polusi Berprestasi dianugerahkan kepada Spesialis Lingkungan Pilmico Jielaine del Rosario, sedangkan penghargaan Kepala Pelaksana Berprestasi diberikan kepada Supervisor Keselamatan & Lingkungan Brian Funte dan Asisten Wakil Presiden untuk Operasi Tarlac Feeds Engr. Anthony Jason Mugot. Penghargaan ini menyoroti dedikasi Pilmico terhadap keberlanjutan dan upayanya untuk mengurangi polusi di masyarakat.
"Di Pilmico, kami berkomitmen penuh untuk melindungi dan melestarikan lingkungan. Kami mengimplementasikan proyek-proyek yang ramah lingkungan dan mematuhi semua persyaratan peraturan pemerintah. Kami sangat senang dan bangga menerima penghargaan yang mengakui dedikasi kami dalam memberikan dampak positif terhadap lingkungan. Hal ini semakin memotivasi kami untuk terus menciptakan proyek-proyek yang lebih berdampak dan relevan di masa depan," kata Engr. Anthony Jason Mugot.
Inisiatif kemenangan Pilmico, transisi Pilmico Tarlac Feedmill ke tenaga surya, dimulai pada tahun 2019. Sejak saat itu, pabrik pakan ternak yang utamanya memproduksi pakan ternak ini telah menghemat hampir P40 Juta biaya listrik dan menghasilkan lebih dari 3,5 Juta MHW dalam bentuk energi surya. Proyek ini telah memungkinkan mereka untuk menghasilkan energi bersih, mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca, berkontribusi pada udara yang lebih bersih, dan melestarikan sumber daya alam.
Proyek tenaga surya ini merupakan contoh komitmen Pilmico terhadap inisiatif ramah lingkungan. Mereka secara konsisten mengadvokasi keberlanjutan dengan berkolaborasi dengan berbagai organisasi untuk proyek-proyek keberlanjutan, seperti bermitra dengan organisasi perempuan untuk mendaur ulang karung tepung dan pakan ternak menjadi tas fungsional. Selain itu, mereka juga telah mengimplementasikan program-program mata pencaharian yang selaras dengan Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa.
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
Why is the Outstanding Pollution Control Officer award particularly significant for Pilmico’s environmental governance?
The Pollution Control Officer (PCO) plays a critical regulatory role in ensuring that a facility meets all government environmental compliance requirements. Recognizing Jielaine del Rosario at a national convention signals that Pilmico’s environmental management practices meet or exceed industry standards, and that the company invests in developing specialized expertise internally rather than treating compliance as a box-ticking exercise.
What three awards did Pilmico Tarlac receive at the PCAPI 44th National Annual Convention, and who were the recipients?
Pilmico received the Environmental Success Story recognition for its Tarlac Feedmill Solar Panel Project, led by Engr. Hayvis Atienza and Engr. Michael Cayabyab. Environment Specialist Jielaine del Rosario received the Outstanding Pollution Control Officer award, while Safety and Environment Supervisor Brian Funte and AVP for Tarlac Feeds Operation Engr. Anthony Jason Mugot received the Outstanding Managing Head award.
What has the Pilmico Tarlac Feedmill Solar Panel Project achieved since it began in 2019?
Since transitioning to solar power in 2019, the Tarlac Feedmill has saved nearly PHP 40 million in electricity costs and generated over 3.5 million MWh of solar energy output. The project has enabled the facility to produce clean energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and conserve natural resources.
Where was the PCAPI 44th National Annual Convention held, and when did it take place?
The convention was held at the Boracay Newcoast Convention Center in Aklan from April 17 to 19, 2024. The event serves as the annual gathering of pollution control professionals across the Philippines, and Pilmico’s recognition at this convention underscores its standing as a leader in environmental compliance.
How does the solar panel project reflect Pilmico’s broader sustainability strategy beyond clean energy generation?
The solar project is part of a wider sustainability philosophy that includes partnering with women’s organizations to upcycle flour and feed sacks into functional bags, implementing livelihood programs aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and actively collaborating with external organizations on environmental initiatives at the community level.
