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The Philippine property developer secures the 476th spot in TIME’s 2027 ranking, recognizing companies that balance financial performance with environmental responsibility.
Ayala Land, Inc. has earned international recognition after securing the 476th spot in TIME magazine’s World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2027, placing the Philippine property developer among 500 companies worldwide recognized for combining business growth with environmental responsibility.
The recognition highlights the company's continuing efforts to integrate sustainability into its developments, operations, and long-term business strategy.
Developed in partnership with global data firm Statista, TIME’s ranking evaluates companies across three equally weighted areas: revenue growth, financial stability, and environmental impact. The assessment considers financial performance alongside environmental indicators, including carbon emissions, renewable energy use, water consumption, and waste management.
For its 2027 edition, the evaluation covers revenue performance from 2023 to 2025, financial stability indicators and profitability from 2021 to 2025, and environmental data from 2024. Companies must also publicly disclose their environmental data to qualify.
Advancing sustainable development
Ayala Land has continued to expand its sustainability initiatives across its malls, offices, hotels, construction sites, and estates.
According to its 2025 Integrated Report, 98% of the gross leasable area across its malls, offices, and hotels was powered by renewable electricity or supported by renewable energy certificates. This covered 126 properties across its portfolio.
The company also expanded its green building portfolio to 62 certified properties, covering approximately 2.7 million square meters of gross floor area. These developments hold certifications under internationally recognized programs, including EDGE, LEED, WELL, and BERDE.
Among its other environmental initiatives, Ayala Land reported planting 332,491 native trees in its carbon forests since 2018. Its conservation efforts also helped protect more than 31 sea turtle nests and release over 4,100 hatchlings in 2025.
To support cleaner transportation, the company has also installed 156 electric vehicle charging stations across 64 properties.
Sustainability as part of long-term growth
The recognition reflects the growing importance of integrating environmental responsibility into corporate performance, particularly in industries such as real estate, where development and resource consumption have significant environmental implications.
For Ayala Land, its inclusion in TIME’s 2027 list adds to its international sustainability recognitions and highlights its continuing efforts to pursue business growth while supporting environmental stewardship.
As companies worldwide face increasing expectations to adopt more sustainable practices, Ayala Land's latest recognition places a Philippine property developer among the global companies being assessed for their financial performance and environmental impact.