SyCipLaw's Philippine chapter in the fourth edition of ESG in APAC covers sustainability reporting, carbon markets and emissions trading proposals.
SyCipLaw Partner Jose Florante M. Pamfilo, with Associates Angelique P. Leda, Janelle Margret H. Sentina and Susanna Ruth A. Gruyal, contributed the Philippine chapter to the fourth edition of ESG in APAC, a Slaughter and May publication produced in collaboration with leading law firms across the Asia Pacific region, Conventus Law reports.
The 2026 edition examines developments shaping the ESG regulatory landscape across 16 jurisdictions, with a focus on ESG reporting, transition and greenwashing. The Philippine chapter discusses key regulatory developments from July 2025 to June 2026, including the adoption of mandatory sustainability reporting standards aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards, developments in carbon markets and carbon trading, and legislative proposals on emissions trading and climate accountability.
The chapter also examines the Philippines' new sustainability reporting regime under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 16, series of 2025. It introduces PFRS S1 and PFRS S2-based reporting requirements through a phased implementation beginning with certain listed companies for financial year 2026.
The chapter can be accessed through the Conventus Law article, or a copy can be requested by emailing info@syciplaw.com. The full publication is available on the Slaughter and May website.
