West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has made history as the first water utility in the Philippines to have its laboratory, WATERLab, earn the My Green Lab Certification—the globally recognized gold standard for sustainable laboratory practices. Recognized by the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign towards a zero-carbon future, this certification highlights WATERLab’s commitment to environmentally responsible operations.
My Green Lab, a leading non-profit organization promoting sustainability in the scientific community, awarded this distinction to Maynilad’s central laboratory, which monitors water and wastewater quality, after the facility implemented water conservation, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly practices.
WATERLab began its sustainability journey in May 2024, introducing measures such as flow-limiting faucets, LED lighting, and inverter air-conditioning to reduce water and electricity consumption. It also eliminated single-use plastics, transitioned to reusable glassware, and prioritized eco-friendly suppliers—earning a 97% score, the highest Green-level certification.
“This achievement affirms Maynilad’s environmental stewardship and operational excellence,” said Atty. Roel S. Espiritu, Maynilad’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “We hope this inspires other laboratories to integrate sustainable practices, contributing to a greener and more resilient future.”
Maynilad WATERLab continues to advance its sustainability efforts, with plans to further enhance efficiency, reduce emissions from sampling activities, and incorporate electric vehicles into its fleet by 2025. By leading in green laboratory practices, Maynilad reinforces its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible water management. Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) in the Philippines in terms of customer base. Its service area includes the cities of Manila (all but portions of San Andres and Sta. Ana), Quezon City (west of San Juan River, West Avenue, EDSA, Congressional, Mindanao Avenue, the northern part starting from the Districts of Holy Spirit and Batasan Hills), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas, and Malabon, all in Metro Manila; and the cities of Cavite, Bacoor, and Imus, and the municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario, all in the province of Cavite.
