“In line with our ongoing commitment towards nation-building, Grab is focused on leveraging its tech and platform to cultivate a deep sense of sustainability and care for the environment across communities here in the Philippines. We are thankful for the outpouring support of our kababayans on the launch of this program, and we will continuously innovate and explore new pathways to make our services greener and reduce our carbon footprint, nurturing a sustainable future for every rider, driver, passenger, and consumer in the Grab superapp community.” ~Greg Camacho, Director for Strategy at Grab Philippines
Grab Philippines, a leading superapp, formally introduces its Green Program, strengthening its dedication to environmental sustainability. In collaboration with strategic program partners Fostering Education & Environment for Development, Inc. ("FEED"), EcoMatcher Ltd., and the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary Project, the initiative launches a new toggle-on feature that enables users to actively engage in environmental conservation efforts across Grab's on-demand mobility and delivery services.
With every ride or delivery, Grab users can help save the environment by participating in the Green Program. Users can contribute PHP 2.00 for each GrabCar or GrabTaxi ride, and PHP 1.00 for each GrabFood or GrabMart delivery.
One of the program's main projects is the planting of mangroves in Dulao Village, La Union. Ecomatcher and FEED, a Philippine-based NGO that focuses on sustainable education and tree planting with the goal of restoring, preserving, and protecting biodiversity nationwide, are supporting this endeavor, which entails cooperation with the local populace and farming community.
Grab users can tap on "Account" and select "Support the Environment" to opt in or out of the Green Programme with a simple toggle. This user-friendly option is also available before confirming any food or grocery delivery.
The Green Programme Toggle is also conveniently accessible to Grab mobility service users through the three-dot overflow menu on their booking screen. Users have the option to leave the program at any time.
Regionally, the Green Programme also supports the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary project, which meets the internationally recognized Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) standards. This initiative helps protect and restore nearly 300,000 hectares of natural ecosystems while safeguarding 75 threatened species.
The Green Programme is the latest addition to Grab's comprehensive sustainability initiatives. These efforts include allowing customers to opt out of receiving cutlery in food deliveries to minimize plastic waste and a regional collaboration with BYD to provide electric vehicles to Grab’s driver-partners throughout Southeast Asia. Additionally, Grab has teamed up with Starbucks for the FoodShare Program, leveraging its delivery network to distribute unsold food from Starbucks locations to local nonprofits such as the Philippine Food Bank Foundation, in a bid to tackle food insecurity in the country.
With the launch of the Green Programme, Grab continues to lead the way in promoting sustainable urban mobility, and food and grocery delivery, empowering users to make eco-conscious choices.
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