MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water recently made it to the Top 10 companies by the ATRAM Philippine Sustainable Development and Growth Fund.
It came after an assessment of Philippine companies under the fund’s sustainability-driven investment framework.
Managed by ATR Asset Management Group (ATRAM), the Philippine Sustainable Development and Growth Fund uses an outcome based investment approach that embeds the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its portfolio selection process.
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Companies are assessed based on how their core operations and long term strategies meaningfully contribute to priority SDGs, with the framework designed to deliver competitive returns while strengthening portfolio resilience through market cycles.
In its latest review, ATRAM highlighted Manila Water’s initiatives in managing energy use, continuously developing employee capability, and investing in infrastructure to support service reliability.
“The inclusion reflects how sustainability considerations are embedded in our operational planning and long term investment decisions, particularly in areas that support responsible resource use and reliable service delivery,” said Sarah Bergado, Manila Water Head of Sustainability.
The recognition follows the release of its 2025 Integrated Report, “Where Purpose Flows – Sustaining growth and securing the future.”
The report underscores water security as a core focus of the company’s strategy and long term value creation, highlighting how protecting water sources, investing in climate resilient infrastructure, and operating integrated systems from watershed to tap support sustainable growth.
