03.2025
Focolare Carpentry Manila: Sustainability meets social responsibility through solar energy
Focolare Carpentry Manila, our long-standing partner project, has taken a significant step towards a sustainable future. The training and production facility for disadvantaged young people in Manila is now supplied by a state-of-the-art photovoltaic system with an output of 95.7 kWp. This project marks a turning point in the development of social operations and underlines our shared commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
Background and implementation
The installation of the solar system, consisting of 174 solar panels, was made possible by the generous support of the Archdiocese of Cologne and the professional support of Starkmacher Impact. The plant produces about 121,000 kWh of clean electricity annually, which covers 84% of Focolare Carpentry's previous energy consumption. This measure leads to considerable annual cost savings, which are reinvested directly in the further development of the company and the training of the young people.
A project with impact
- Contribution to climate protection
- Strengthening the economic power of the social enterprise
- Sustainable prospects for the training of young people
- Role model function for other social institutions and companies
The project combines ecological and economic responsibility with social impact – in line with our Impact^3 motto: "Strong for a sustainable future".
For detailed information and visual insights into the finished plant, please download our flyer here.
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