MANILA, 18 July 2023 – Concepcion Industrial Corporation (CIC), the largest and most established provider of home and building & industrial solutions in the Philippines, expressed its full support of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources’ efforts to advance the Extended Producer Responsibility Act (EPR ACT), in line with its efforts to contribute to the development of a robust, eco-friendly manufacturing sector that prioritizes resource conservation and plastic waste reduction.

Under the EPR Act, companies take full responsibility for the plastic packaging they use throughout the lifecycle of their products. By holding companies accountable for the environmental impact of their products, the EPR Act fosters a circular economy and significantly reduces waste generation, landfill usage, and carbon emissions.

As a pioneering manufacturing company in the country, CIC is dedicated to integrating sustainable practices across its operations, from product design and manufacturing to distribution and end-of-life management. To support the company’s efforts to responsibly offset its plastic footprint, CIC partnered with PCX to create a more strategic approach to managing the company’s plastic footprint in compliance with global industry best practices. CIC leverages PCX’s expertise and resources to support the development of effective waste management systems in line with the EPR framework. All three of CIC’s operating subsidiaries that fall within the scope of EPR Act, namely, Concepcion-Carrier Airconditioning Company (“CCAC”), Concepcion Durables Inc. (“CDI”), and Concepcion Midea, Inc. (“CMIP”) have already collectively registered through this partnership between PCX and CIC. By 2028, the EPR Act will require companies to take responsibility for 80% of their post-consumer plastic packaging footprint. This year, the requirement is only 20%, but CIC aims to go beyond and take responsibility for 100% as early as the first year of compliance.