The Philippine Sustainability Movement (PSM) recently marked its 10th Year at the Sheraton Manila Hotel. The event brought together leaders and advocates to set the direction for the next decade of responsible and traceable food systems.
"Over the past ten years, the movement has grown into a collaborative platform for businesses, NGOs and government agencies committed to environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing and transparency in food systems," said Christian Schmidradner, Founder of Pristine Solutions and Initiator of the Philippine Sustainability Movement.
The milestone event was headed by Pristine Solutions . It focused on advancing organic, promoting certified responsibility and strengthening traceability across the value chain- from farm to fork.
"Our goal for the next decade is to make sustainability more achievable for all by helping more organizations adopts responsible practices, so that we may continue to create tangible impact for our communities, people, and the planet," added Schmidradner.
The event featured a series of discussions and experience rooms focused on organic transformation, plastics reduction, animal welfare, and ESG integration in the hospitality and retail industries.
The PYC Foods and One World Deli's ESG and Sustainability Framework was also launched during the event.
"Trust and traceability are now at the heart of how we build food businesses," said Roscila Anne Baylon, Head of Nutrition and Wellness at PYC Foods. "Through our ESG program, we're ensuring that what we serve is not only safe and nutritious, but als responsibly sourced and transparently produced- because consumers deserve to know where their food comes from."
Ms. Alexandra Castillo, the country's Coordinator for Promotions and Market Linkages at Naturland e.V., highlighted how organic practices provide the foundation for stronger, more resilient food systems. She also emphasized how organic farming goes beyond environmental responsibility, but that it also promotoes animal welfare, biodiversity and community well-being.
"Organic is one of the ways sustainability can be achieved," said Castillo. "At Naturland, we help bring this to life by equipping farmers with practical knowledge, supporting businesses meet organic standards and empowering consumers to make responsible choices with their food."
The event coincides with the ongoing effort to grow the organic movement in the Philippines through the 'European Organic: Nurturing Every Juan' campaign, implemented by Naturland with the support of the European Union, which aims t make European organic products an accessible everyday choice for consumers. Part of this includes education programs that delve into what organic truly means and encouraging businesses to embrace organic options.
The 10th Philippine Sustainability Movement brought together representatives from different sectors- hospitality, restaurant and retail; including movers in the local sustainability space such as Greenpeace, Control Union Philippines, PAWS, World Animal Protection, WWF Philippines, and the UN Global Compact Network Philippines.
For the past decade, PSM has gathered businesses, hotels and restaurants, NGOs and government agencies toward a common goal: to strengthen environmental stewardship and responsible food production through collaboration and education. It has helped raise awareness and adoption of sustainable practices in the country's hospitality and food sectors, moving supply chains toward more environmentally responsible practices.
The future looks bright for The Philippine Sustainability Movement as it aims to build more resilient and responsible food systems rooted in accountability, transparency, and shared commitment.
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