ALASKA PARTNERS WITH ISLA LPG TO CUT 4,000 TONS OF CARBON EMISSIONS

Milk manufacturer Alaska Milk Corporation is undertaking a 10-year sustainability project to reduce its carbon emissions by over 4,000 tons. Under a partnership with Isla LPG Corporation, Alaska will drive sustainable milk production for the country while reducing its carbon footprint. Aside from driving lower carbon emissions, the project is also eyed to bring efficient improvement in the operations and extend the equipment life of Alaska.

IP&E CONTINUES TO BE A LEADER IN ENERGY SOLUTIONS IN THE PACIFIC

IP&E won major commercial fuel contracts lasting 2 to 5 years with private and government entities, including United Airlines, U.S. Navy and Air Force agencies in Guam, the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. in the CNMI, Guam Waterworks Authority, and Aimeliik Power Plant in Palau. In line with the global movement toward zero-emissions, Solenergy Micronesia and IP&E have completed the design engineering of rooftop solar PV systems for 6 Shell stations in Guam. Permitting and procurement is ongoing.

IT&E OBTAINED MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR FEDERAL GRANT

The widest network in Guam and the Marianas, IT&E continues its perpetual goal of providing world-class products and customer experience. The early part of 2022 saw the relocation and redesign of its Saipan retail store and corporate sales office. Subscriber numbers are thriving with continual increase in BEAM Home Internet monthly subscriptions in Guam, exceeding target revenues. Meanwhile, monthly subscriptions for CNMI Home Internet and Guam Enterprise Internet grew as well. Work has begun on the installation of solar panels on its Guam headquarters as IT&E sets out to do its part for the environment.

NEW LPG APPLICATION LAUNCHED BY IP&E GBA

IP&E GBA successfully launched its new LPG application, IPEGBA, to replace the old Esso LPG version on March 24, 2022. The total number of downloads in the first month has already exceeded that of its predecessor. The application introduced new features such as online service booking and meter reading which provided customers with greater convenience and enhanced IP&E GBA’s service level. The group also promoted its new customer membership system to establish a database for further e-business development.

ILC WAREHOUSE 2 CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED

Isla Logistics Corporation (ILC) recently completed and launched its new, state-of-the-art warehouse facility named ILC Warehouse 2. This 2-floor structure is strategically located in front of the existing ILC Warehouse and offers a total warehouse area of approximately 10,000 sqm with 34 offices. The facility has two freight elevators that can carry a load of up to 6 tons each and a ramp that leads to the 2nd level. E-commerce company, Shopee Express (SPX), which is occupying 80% of ILC’s existing warehouse, has expanded its operations to this new warehouse.

18MWp SOLAR POWER PLANT IN PAMPANGA COMPLETED BY SOLENERGY

Solenergy Systems Inc. recently completed the construction of the 18.1MWp solar power plant of RASLAG Corporation, a solar company undergoing IPO and with plans to add 250MW of renewable energy in the Philippines in the next 10 years. Awaiting final coordination from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the solar plant in Bical, Pampanga is scheduled to commence feeding into the grid in May 2022.

PACIFICPOINTS IS SKYROCKETING TO SUCCESS

Now just over a year old, the loyalty program has experienced promising growth with more than 50,000 activated accounts and more than 75 million total points rewarded. Earning transactions count grew by 275% from last year and the program experienced a 313% lift for points redemption transactions. Members are recognizing the value of their points with a 348% increase in redeemed points. PACIFICPOINTS is also making a lasting impression in Guam and the Marianas, earning a place in the March/April issue of Guam Business Magazine’s 2021 Advertisements that Aced.

IP&E GBA RECEIVES “CARING COMPANY” AWARD FURTHER BOOSTING ESG CREDENTIALS

IP&E GBA has been awarded the “Caring Company” by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service in recognition of its sustainable ESG development and efforts. Due to the challenges brought by the pandemic, IP&E GBA, together with its distributor, supplied LPG for the outdoor heaters of a hospital to keep the patients, who were situated outside the facility, warm from the cold weather. The group also demonstrated its commitment in reducing carbon footprint by managing various environmental measures and promoting green solutions to its customers.

XISSCO IT TRANSITION MILESTONES COMPLETED

The XISSCO 365 Migration was completed on March 25, 2022. All XISSCO users are now fully migrated into the CITADEL network. Also, the Go-Live of the XISSCO NAV ERP System took place on April 11, 2022. The ERP System is now consolidated with the current MHI NAV ERP System. Its implementation covers the XISSCO business processes under Finance, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Billing, Collections, Procurement and Payroll.

ISLA ACHIEVES 22 MILLION MAN-HOURS SAFETY MILESTONE

Another important safety milestone has been achieved by Isla LPG Corporation as it recently reached the 22 Million Man-Hours Without Lost Time Incident milestone on April 5, 2022. This achievement is a testament to the company’s commitment in ensuring a culture of safety and creating a habit of excellence among its employees. Isla believes that such HSSE milestone has been attained through the collective efforts of the employees, contractors, haulers, and other business partners; and by keeping in mind the belief that ‘No Harm to People’ comes before anything else.