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PETALING JAYA: With the threat of climate change and diminishing natural resources ever growing, transitioning towards a circular economic model has become increasingly important for businesses to stay sustainable and profitable.
MANILA - Food manufacturer Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has ramped up its community support specifically in the areas of livelihood, sustainable farming, food availability and security, as the country grapples with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. "Our company is building its sustainability roadmap alongside the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This includes responsible sourcing, production, consumption and developing the capabilities of communities for better livelihood," said Laurent Levan, URC's senior vice president for corporate development and ...
RAISING YIELDS. Potato farmers from Bukidnon showing their bountiful harvests. The Department of Agriculture and Universal Robina Corp. (URC) agreed in 2018 to work together to provide farmers with quality potato seeds, training, and research access. Potato yields from the program have grown by more than fivefold since then. (Photo courtesy of URC) MANILA - Potato farmers have found a lifeline in a project initiated by Universal Robina Corp. (URC) with the government, allowing them to thrive amid a devastating pandemic. In support of the Duterte administration's major initiative of fosteri...
Some potato farmers in Benguet and Davao del Sur have quintupled their average yield with the help of a program which gives them access to high-quality seeds, Universal Robina Corp. (URC) said Thursday. URC said potato farmers in Benguet, Bukidnon, Davao del Sur are now reaping the benefits of the…
SunStar URC among Vietnam’s top sustainable businesses in 2020 RECOGNITION. Universal Robina Corp.’s Vietnam arm has been recognized as one of Vietnam’s top sustainable businesses in 2020. Receiving the award are (from left) finance officer Alvin Geronimo and head of legal and corporate affairs Luong Thi Phuoc Lan. / URC + February 02, 2021 A SUBSIDIARY of Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has again been named as one of Vietnam’s top sustainable businesses last year. URC, one of the Philippines’ largest food and beverage firms, was among 500 comp...