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First Gen, also known as First Gen Corporation, is a prominent player in the Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing industry, with its headquarters based in the Philippines. Established in 1998, the company has grown to become a key provider of high-quality electrical transformers, serving both local and regional markets across Southeast Asia.
Specialising in innovative transformer solutions, First Gen’s core products include power transformers, distribution transformers, and custom-designed specialty transformers, recognised for their durability and efficiency. The company’s commitment to quality and technological advancement has positioned it as a trusted leader within the industry, contributing significantly to the development of reliable electrical infrastructure in the Philippines and beyond.
-21 vs industry average
First Gen’s score of 37 is lower than 39% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
First Gen, a PH-based company in the Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing industry, reported approximately 3.0 billion kg CO2e in combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for 2025. This figure is based on disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 (about 1.0 billion kg CO2e), Scope 2 (about 4.9 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (about 1.9 billion kg CO2e). For 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 5.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 14.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1.3 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, First Gen's Scope 1 emissions were around 7.0 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 8.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, First Gen's total combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 6.6 billion kg CO2e in 2022 and about 5.9 billion kg CO2e in 2021. For 2019, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of around 5.7 billion kg CO2e. In 2018, First Gen's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4.9 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 5.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 9,940 kg CO2e. In 2017, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of around 4.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 9.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 17,530 kg CO2e.
First Gen has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Similarly, they target a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. The company also references a national commitment to conditionally reduce GHG emissions by 75% by 2030, contingent on climate finance, technologies, and capacity development support. In terms of intensity, First Gen achieved a 3% decrease in average CO2 emissions intensity between 2017 (0.38 tonnes CO2/MWh) and 2018 (0.37 tonnes CO2/MWh) for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. Emissions data and reduction targets are directly reported by First Gen Corporation.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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