Dunlop International Philippines partners with Isla LPG Corp to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Makati, Philippines – Isla LPG Corporation, makers of Solane, a leading LPG brand in the Philippines, has joined forces with Dunlop International Philippines to explore innovative solutions that aim to reduce carbon emissions and optimize operating costs. This strategic partnership leverages the expertise of both companies to develop sustainable and efficient practices within their respective industry.

Under the partnership, Isla LPG will supply their products and services to Dunlop International Philippines’ for the next ten years, in their manufacturing plant in Mariveles, Bataan.

START OF A NEW BEGINNING. Isla LPG Corporation CEO and President Jose Antonio Gonzalez addresses the members of Dunlop International Corporation thanking them for the opportunity to be their partner in achieving their target of lessening carbon emission.

“Today is a very special day for us. Our MOA signing ceremony marks the first day of our partnership. We are truly grateful for this opportunity and we are committed to provide you with exceptional service from this point onwards” said Jose Antionio Gonzalez, CEO and President of Isla LPG Corporation. “Our next step is to be able to provide your facility with our quality products as we implement this in the safest manner possible” added Gonzalez.

The partnership between Isla LPG Corporation and Dunlop International Philippines, both companies partly owned by Japanese firms, marks a significant step towards a more sustainable and efficient LPG industry in the Philippines. With Dunlop International Philippines moving towards sustainability, the company’s affiliation with Isla LPG Corporation is a step in providing solutions to improve time and energy efficiency.

VISION OF BECOMING A TOTAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS COMPANY. Tomoaki Asai, CEO of Isla Petroleum and Gas Corporation, answers some of the questions during the MOA Signing Ceremony between Isla LPG and Dunlop International Philippines.

“Thank you and congratulations to the Isla LPG and Dunlop team, who worked hard to support each other for the past 15 months. I am sure that they have faced many difficulties. Still, with our collaborative effort, we have come to where we are today” said Tomoaki Asai, Isla Petroleum and Gas Corporation CEO.” Currently, Isla LPG supplies LPG products, but we have a vision of becoming a total energy solutions company. We thank Dunlop International Philippines for partnering with us and for sharing that mission of achieving zero carbon emissions eventually in the future,” added Asai.

Dunlop International Philippines partnered with Isla LPG Corporation because of the LPG company’s commitment in minimizing environmental effects.

“We understand the impact of our business on the environment. From this perspective, we want to value our company’s use of LPG in our operations. Partnering with Isla LPG Corporation through their products and services is essential to our operation and production processes” said Jun Yamakawa, Chairperson and CEO of Dunlop International Philippines.

Isla LPG Corporation while focusing on maintaining the highest standard of its products and service, has also focused on business innovation and environmental sustainability.

“We chose Isla LPG because they are the most trusted LPG companies in the Philippines” said Kazuhiro Tanaka, General Manager, Dunlop International Philippines. “We believe that our partnership will be aligned with our commitment to reducing the carbon emission. We are also expecting that the use of LPG will help us with our reduction of operational cost, thereby our company achieving stability in terms of operation, while enjoying more growth in our industry” shared Tanaka.

For more details on Isla LPG Corporation, visit solane@islagrp.com or you may contact the following: Solane Hatid Bahay Hotline (Metro Manila) +63​ 2 8887​-5555; 7777​-5555 (Nationwide, SMS only) +63​ 917 897 7555 (Globe); +63 918 ​887 5555 (Smart).

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ABOUT ISLA LPG CORPORATION

Isla LPG Corporation is a leading LPG supplier in the Philippines, providing LPG for household and industrial use. The company’s flagship brand, Solane, is one of the most recognizable brands in the country. Isla LPG has a nationwide network of distributors and retail stores and operates strategically located LPG refilling plants.

Though relatively new, the joint venture boasts of experienced and credible partners. ISLA’s primary parent company is Citadel Pacific, Ltd. (CPL), a private equity and holding company. IP&E is CPL’s international investment arm for the energy business in the Philippines, Guam, Saipan and Palau. The other shareholder is Itochu Corporation (ITOCHU), a Japan conglomerate recognized as part of the top 250 companies in terms of worldwide revenue.

For more details about Isla LPG Corporation, visit www.solane.com.ph