MANILA, Philippines — Arcadis, the leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, is proud to announce that Arcadis Philippines Inc. has won the Green Buildings category at the 2025 Europa Awards. Hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), the award ceremony was held last 3 April 2025 during the Sustainability Forum at the Raffles and Fairmont Hotel in Manila.
The ECCP’s Europa Awards recognize companies that demonstrate exceptional performance and contributions in promoting sustainability in line with global standards and the Philippine Development Plan.
Arcadis Philippines Inc. earned this recognition through its comprehensive approach to sustainability—particularly its extensive work in green building certifications through the Sustainability Solutions Team, the company’s robust sustainability strategy and culture, commitment to innovation, and measurable sustainability impact, among others.
Katherine Ann Resurreccion, service line director for sustainability solutions at Arcadis Philippines Inc, accepted the award on behalf of the company. In her acceptance speech, she said:
“On behalf of our entire team in Arcadis Philippines, I am deeply honored and grateful to accept this award. Our Sustainability Solutions team was formed in 2008, a time when building certifications like LEED were virtually unheard of in this country.
When I joined our team in 2012, you wouldn’t believe the tone of some of the meetings back then, trying to explain not just to developers but also to designers why sustainability, in the long run, is worth the investment.
Fast forward to 2025, the building industry is so different. Clients will come to us and say their buildings are “LEED-ready”. We all have learned so much, and in our team’s 17 years of working in this industry, we have contributed to the avoidance of more than 300 billion kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions through projects we have delivered—a figure that we hope can inspire everyone in this room tonight to see what’s possible when we firmly stand by this collective sustainable vision.
I would like to thank everyone who supported our team, not only to Arcadis leadership but also our clients and partners, and to the European Chamber of Commerce and committee of judges. Thank you for this recognition.
This award is not just a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team but also of those who worked alongside us. With only 25 years to 2050, and just five years to 2030, it is our fervent hope that we continue to work toward a net zero world, a legacy and a planet that we can proudly leave to our children.”
Arcadis Philippines Inc. has been at the forefront of green building consulting since 2008, bringing 17 years of expertise to the industry with a proven track record of successfully certifying approximately 1.8 million square meters of gross floor area under LEED and other certification systems.
In 2024, the Sustainability Solutions Team expanded from sustainable building consulting to a comprehensive suite of sustainability solutions. This evolution encompasses Sustainability Advisory for ESG and Net Zero, Energy and Life Cycle Analysis, Carbon Accounting, and Sustainable Building Certifications—aligning with Arcadis’ new strategy to accelerate a planet-positive future.
