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FAST Logistics Group is fast-tracking its plan to deploy solar power across its nationwide warehouse network
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Vision is a closed-loop electrification ecosystem: solar-powered warehouses feeding EV chargers and fully electric trucks within one integrated logistics network
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FAST is the first end-to-end logistics provider in the Philippines to commit to net zero by 2050; it has joined the Net Zero Carbon Alliance
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Existing solar installations in Cavite and Laguna generated nearly 1 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy in 2025 and avoided about 675 metric tons of carbon emissions
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The company’s electric truck operations cut nearly 244 metric tons of CO₂ emissions between 2024 and 2025
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FAST cited rising fuel and electricity costs, customer demand for decarbonization, and supply chain resilience as key drivers of the initiative
FAST Logistics Group is accelerating plans to deploy solar power across its nationwide warehouse network as part of a broader strategy to build a low-carbon, energy-resilient logistics system and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
The company said it intends to maximize the roof space of its warehouse facilities for solar installations and integrate battery storage systems to strengthen off-grid energy capabilities across its operations.
Speaking at the Solar & Storage Live Philippines, FAST chief executive officer for logistics Manuel Onrejas Jr. said the initiative forms part of the company’s long-term vision of creating a closed-loop electrification ecosystem powered by renewable energy.
“Our vision is to build a more resilient off-grid closed-loop electrification ecosystem where solar panels across our warehouses nationwide power our facilities, EV chargers, and fully electric trucks,” Onrejas said. “This allows us to become more energy-efficient, more sustainable, and more cost-effective as the logistics provider of choice of the leading brands in the Philippines.”
The initiative comes as logistics companies face increasing pressure to reduce emissions, improve operational resilience, and manage rising fuel and electricity costs while meeting the sustainability requirements of global customers.
FAST said it is the first end-to-end logistics provider in the Philippines to publicly commit to a net-zero target by 2050 and has joined the Net Zero Carbon Alliance to strengthen its decarbonization efforts and adopt industry best practices.
According to Onrejas, the company’s renewable energy and electrification roadmap is expected to help customers lower supply chain emissions while improving operational efficiency and long-term cost competitiveness.
“Sustainability is embedded in FAST’s business strategy,” he said. “For us, investing in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and more resilient logistics infrastructure is essential to building a stronger, future-ready supply chain that meets the sustainability commitments of our most discerning customers.”
Existing solar-powered facilities
FAST said the initiative builds on existing renewable energy projects already operating within its network. At its cold-chain hub in Cavite, 1,900 solar panels installed across 5,035 square meters of roof space generated more than 565,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2025, avoiding approximately 386 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions while delivering significant energy savings.
Its Cabuyao, Laguna facility operates 864 solar panels across 2,660 square meters of roof space, producing more than 424,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy in 2025 and avoiding 289 metric tons of carbon emissions.
The Laguna facility also hosts solar-powered charging stations for the company’s electric truck fleet. FAST said its EV operations cut 243.83 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions from 2024 to 2025 compared with equivalent diesel-powered operations, while also generating substantial fuel-cost savings.
Despite progress in electrification, Onrejas said several challenges continue to slow the adoption of renewable energy and electric transport in the logistics industry. These include low warehouse utilization rates that limit power demand, traffic congestion that affects electric vehicle productivity and turnaround times, and the shortage of commercial-grade charging infrastructure designed for heavy-duty trucks.
Nevertheless, he said private sector investments remain critical in accelerating the transition to greener supply chains.
“We take pride in our industry leadership, and we recognize our responsibility to lead the push for greener supply chains in the Philippines,” Onrejas said. “By taking concrete steps toward solarization and electrification, we hope to help move the logistics sector toward a more sustainable future.”
The company currently operates more than 160 dry and cold-chain hubs nationwide, over two million square meters of warehouse space, and more than one million pallet positions. Its transport network includes over 3,100 trucks, more than 900 trucking partners, annual sea shipment volumes exceeding 18,900 TEUs, and more than 680 tons of air freight annually.
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