Jollibee Group Named Among Top Global Restaurant Brands for Sustainability Perception Value
Jollibee Group also ranked #1 in Brand Finance 2025 Sustainability Perceptions Index among all Philippine companies
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 October 2025 - Jollibee Group, one of the world's fastest-growing restaurant companies, has been recognized among the top restaurant brands globally in the 2025 Sustainability Perceptions Index released by Brand Finance, the world's leading brand valuation agency. On top of this, Jollibee Group also marked a significant feat in the Philippines as it earned the top spot among all the Philippine brands in the same Brand Finance ranking.
"This recognition is a reflection of the growing trust that stakeholders around the world place in our commitment to sustainability," said Pepot Miñana, Jollibee Group's Global Chief Sustainability Officer. "It is both a joyful moment and affirms our commitment to continue advancing our initiatives on the ground together with our employees, suppliers, franchisees, and partners."
Joy for Tomorrow sustainability agenda
At the heart of Jollibee Group's efforts is its "Joy for Tomorrow" sustainability agenda, anchored on three core pillars: Food, People, and Planet. This agenda guides the Group's strategy and investments across its global operations, including initiatives that promote responsible sourcing, food safety, employee welfare, community support, energy efficiency, and good governance.
In 2024, the company reported significant progress in its sustainability initiatives across its operations. With the leadership of its Philippine Manufacturing and Logistics team, it achieved a 32% reduction in energy consumption, 33% decrease in water use, and a 44% reduction in waste generated per metric ton of products produced compared to the 2020 baseline. It also installed more than 16,800 solar panels, generating approximately 9.1 megawatts of clean energy, and successfully diverted 62% of Philippine manufacturing waste from landfills. In partnership with employee volunteers, the company has planted over 21,500 mangrove propagules, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and climate resilience.
To support those affected by calamities and disasters, it also distributed 2.68 million meals through FoodAid in 2024. Uplifting the lives of smallholder farmers through the Farmer Entrepreneurship Program (FEP), it has steadily increased its direct vegetable procurement from FEP farmers, who in 2024 supplied 33% of the company's onion requirements.
Alex Haigh, Managing Director Asia-Pacific, Brand Finance commented, "Sustainability is fast becoming a key driver of how Philippine brands are judged. Jollibee proves that powerful ESG stories – from championing financial inclusion to committing to responsible sourcing – can win hearts locally and make an impact globally. The stage is set for more homegrown brands to amplify their sustainability voice and turn values into lasting customer loyalty."
Brand Finance is headquartered in London and operates in over 25 countries. Its annual Sustainability Perceptions Index is a key reference for understanding how stakeholder perceptions of sustainability contribute to brand strength in today's values-driven global economy.
Jollibee Group is one of the world's fastest-growing restaurant companies, operating over 10,000 stores across 33 countries with a diverse portfolio of 19 brands, including global icons Jollibee, Smashburger, Tim Ho Wan, and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
To view the full Brand Finance Sustainability Perceptions Index 2025, visit https://brandirectory.com/reports/sustainability-perceptions-index
To read more about the Jollibee Group's 2024 sustainability initiatives, visit https://www.jollibeegroup.com/esg-reports/
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About Jollibee Group
Over 14,293 Food Service Cleanliness & Condition (FSC) Audits across our stores worldwide was conducted in 2024
Jollibee Foods Corporation (PSE: JFC) (the "Company") is one of the world's fastest-growing restaurant companies, driven by its purpose of spreading joy through superior taste. It manages and operates a portfolio which includes 19 brands (the "Jollibee Group") with over 10,000 stores and cafés across 33 countries.
The Jollibee Group's portfolio includes nine (9) wholly-owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger and Tim Ho Wan), five (5) franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, Yoshinoya, Common Man Coffee Roasters, and Tiong Bahru Bakery in the Philippines), and ownership stakes in other key brands like The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (80%), Compose Coffee (70%), SuperFoods Group that operates Highlands Coffee (60%), and bubble tea brand Milksha (51%). The Company also has membership interests in Tortazo, LLC, along with Chef Rick Bayless, for Tortazo in the U.S. and in Botrista, a leader in beverage technology.
The Jollibee Group's global sustainability agenda, Joy for Tomorrow, underscores its commitment to sustainable business practices across food safety, employee welfare, community support, good governance, and environmental responsibility, among others. These focus areas are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
The Company has been recognized as the Philippines' Most Admired Company by the Asian Wall Street Journal, named one of Asia's Fab 50 Companies, and listed among Forbes' World's Best Employers and Top Female-Friendly Companies. The Company is also a four-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recipient and featured in TIME's World's Best Companies and Fortune's Southeast Asia 500 List.
