Shell eco-friendly station gets award
Author: The Manila Times
THE station of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. in Silang, Cavite was conferred the Best Eco-friendly Commercial Development Awardee and the Special Recognition in Environmental, Social and Governance at the 10th edition of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards recently held at Fairmont Makati. "On behalf of Pilipinas Shell, thank you for the recognition as we truly shift our gas stations to mobility destinations in line with our net-zero ambitions. It is an honor for an energy company like ours to be recognized among distinguished real estate developers," Randy del Valle, Pilipinas Shell vice president and general manager for mobility, said during the awarding ceremony. The Acienda Silang Mobility Station's digital billboards minimize the reliance on paper in printing collaterals. Eco-bricks or up-cycled plastic make up the walls and outdoor chairs and tables. Rain catchers harvest water for watering plants and flushing toilets while Shell Bitumen FreshAir asphalt offers a 40-percent reduction in the levels of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, particular matter and carbon monoxide during application. Finally, the use of grass-crete, a type of concrete with a grass implant, provides cooler ambiance to customers as soon as they park in front of the store.