When it comes to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, Cebu Pacific has consistently shown the way forward. The airline won twice at the recently concluded 2025 ESGBusiness Awards, taking home the Sustainable Transportation – Philippines and Diversity & Inclusion – Philippines awards at a ceremony held last September 25 at The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. These wins place Cebu Pacific among the top Asian companies for ESG excellence.
Cebu Pacific's awards for Sustainable Transportation and Inclusion and Diversity, presented at the 2025 ESGBusiness Awards.
The ESGBusiness Awards is one of the region’s premier platforms for recognizing organizations that set benchmarks in corporate social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and sustainable growth. The awards are presented by ESGBusiness, an industry media portal that offers perspectives and insights from top business leaders and decision-makers in ESG.
ESGBusiness highlighted Cebu Pacific’s decarbonization strategy in recognizing the airline’s commitment to sustainable transportation. The awarding organization also recognized Cebu Pacific’s Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) policies for non-discriminatory hiring, benefits for same-sex and common-law partners, and support groups tailored for women and LGBTQIA+ employees.
Cebu Pacific has taken significant steps in sustainability by modernizing its fleet and adopting fuel-efficient practices. The carrier ranked 18th among global carriers in the Cirium Flight Emissions Review 2024, posting one of the industry’s lowest carbon intensities at 62.4 grams of CO2 per available seat kilometer. With one of the youngest fleets in Asia, the airline saved nearly 50 million kilograms of fuel and avoided more than 150,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions last year. It also remains the only low-cost carrier (LCC) in Southeast Asia to secure a sustainability-linked loan (SLL), directly tying its financing terms to its emission-reduction goals.
“Sustainability is integral to Cebu Pacific’s growth strategy,” said Aileen Isidro, Vice President for Cebu Pacific Corporate Strategy and Risk Officer. “By aligning affordable travel with responsible operations, we ensure that our expansion is both competitive and future-ready.”
Cebu Pacific has also long been a leader in workplace inclusivity. It was the first airline in Southeast Asia to receive Great Place to Work® certification in 2024 and among the first in the region to hire openly transgender cabin crew. The airline also surpasses global benchmarks for women in leadership, runs internship programs for neurodiverse students, and extends health and travel benefits to same-sex and common-law partners.
“As Cebu Pacific grows, we want affordable travel to also create a positive impact for people and communities,” said Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer. “Inclusivity and sustainability remain central to how we shape the future of travel.”
“Our workforce—spanning 31 nationalities, 15 employee groups, and people of all genders, faiths, and abilities—enables Cebu Pacific to adapt, grow, and deliver for our customers. This recognition belongs to our teammates who support and uplift one another. At Cebu Pacific, we don’t just move people; we move progress,” said Felix Lopez, Cebu Pacific Chief Human Resources Officer.
Cebu Pacfic stands proudly alongside the region's leaders in ESG at the 2025 ESGBusiness Awards.
With a network spanning 36 domestic and 27 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, Cebu continues to strengthen its role as a champion of inclusive and sustainable travel, while staying true to its mission of providing affordable and accessible flights for every Juan.
For more information on Cebu Pacific, visit cebupacificair.com.
