PTTC joins Net Zero Carbon Alliance

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), the training and capacity-building arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), formally joined the Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA) through the signing of a memorandum of understanding  held recently at the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Hub in Makati.

The partnership marks a significant milestone for the alliance as PTTC becomes the first public sector institution to join the NZCA, reinforcing the growing role of government agencies in advancing the country’s transition toward a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.

The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between PTTC and the NZCA in promoting decarbonization, sustainability and climate action through capacity building, knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement. Through this partnership, both organizations aim to empower businesses, particularly MSMEs with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the transition to a net-zero future.

Allan Barcena, executive director of the NZCA emphasized the significance of public-private collaboration in driving meaningful climate action.

“The transition to a net-zero economy cannot be achieved by individual organizations working alone. Partnerships such as this demonstrate how government institutions and the private sector can work together to build capabilities, create opportunities, and accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices across industries,” Barcena said.

For her part, PTTC executive director Clare Mari  Torralba reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to sustainability and inclusive economic growth.

“As the country’s premier training institution for entrepreneurship and enterprise development, PTTC recognizes the need to equip Filipino businesses with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a low-carbon economy. Through this partnership with the NZCA, we look forward to supporting MSMEs and other stakeholders in embracing sustainable business practices and contributing to the nation’s climate goals,” Torralba said.

Founded by First Gen-owned Energy Development Corp. in 2021, the NZCA  is the Philippines’ leading private-sector-led coalition committed to helping organizations achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The alliance brings together companies, institutions, and partners that share a common vision of accelerating decarbonization and fostering a regenerative future.