Charting Maynilad’s roadmap to climate neutrality
At a glance
We partnered with Maynilad Water Services, Inc. to develop a renewable energy transition plan that supports its path to climate neutrality by 2037.As the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia, Maynilad is targeting a 35 per cent renewable energy mix while reducing emissions, improving energy performance and strengthening long-term energy security.
Maynilad operates a 2 MW solar farm at La Mesa Compound and has secured a 10% renewable energy supply for ten facilities through a Retail Electricity Supply (RES) contract with MPower. Building on this progress, we identified additional renewable energy opportunities and developed a phased transition plan that helps Maynilad align investment decisions with its long-term renewable energy goals.
The challenge
Energy sits at the centre of water operations. For Maynilad, the task went beyond increasing renewable supply. The organisation needed a clear understanding of its current energy and carbon profile, along with a consistent framework to assess opportunities and guide long-term decision-making.
We were engaged to develop a renewable energy transition plan delivered across four interconnected tasks. We established a baseline for key priority assets, assessed renewable energy opportunities through a techno-commercial feasibility study, translated the findings into a strategic roadmap and developed an implementation plan aligned with the 2037 target.
Our response
Our baseline assessment confirmed that the priority assets are central to Maynilad’s energy demand and decarbonisation priorities. Energy use is closely tied to pumping operations, reflecting the demands of water distribution. While some assets show improving efficiency, others highlight opportunities to strengthen performance and utilisation.
We then evaluated renewable energy options at an asset level, comparing renewable energy feasibility during a workshop with the Maynilad team before undertaking a cost-benefit analysis to identify the most suitable options. Our recommended approach combines renewable energy opportunities with existing self-generated renewable energy with power purchase agreements already in place. This pathway supports emissions reduction, strengthens operational capability and delivers long-term value.
To move into delivery, we developed a phased roadmap. It began with early adoption and pilot projects, scaled implementation across key assets and concluded with targeted optimisation to reach the 2037 goal.
The impact
Our work gives Maynilad a clear and structured basis for future renewable energy investment and procurement decisions, supporting its goal of achieving a 35 per cent renewable energy mix by 2037. The baseline assessment defines current energy use and emissions. The renewable energy feasibility study identifies the viable pathways forward, while the roadmap translates strategy into an implementation plan.
For Maynilad, the opportunity now is practical and immediate. It creates space for targeted phased decisions with improvements in efficiency, procurement and on-site renewable generation across key priority assets.