Philippine Center for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, INC. (PCEPSDI)

The Philippine Center for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, Inc. (PCEPSDI), established in 2008, is a leader in environmental advocacy, promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) principles. Committed to responsible resource management, we contribute to the nation’s environmental resilience. Focused on sustainable development, our initiatives address pressing issues through innovative solutions and collaborations with government bodies, businesses, and communities. PCEPSDI pioneers initiatives for a sustainable, resilient future, empowering individuals and organizations with environmentally sound practices for a greener Philippines. PCEPSDI is the Administrator of the National Ecolabelling Programme – Green Choice Philippines (NELP-GCP) that is based on ISO 14024 – Guiding Principles and Procedures. NELP-GCP is a voluntary, multiple criteria-based, and third party programme that aims to encourage clean manufacturing practices and consumption of environmentally preferable products and services. This government project is seen as an important marketing instrument to complement laws and regulations for environmentally preferable products and a guide to consumers’ purchasing preferences. The project is under the auspices of the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.