7-Eleven Stores Move to Renewable Energy Initiatives

1,450+ branches transition as power costs and supply uncertainty grow.

A major move is underway for one of the country’s biggest convenience store networks, with over 1,450 7-Eleven branches in Luzon transitioning to renewable energy, covering roughly 32% or about one-third of its nationwide store network, amid rising electricity costs and global supply uncertainty.

Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC), the operator of 7-Eleven Philippines, has partnered with the Ayala group’s ACEN Corp. to power the stores using 100% renewable energy through the government’s Retail Aggregation Program.

The arrangement covers branches across Metro Manila, Batangas, Pangasinan, Bulacan, Cavite, and Nueva Ecija. With the agreement, 7-Eleven Philippines becomes the country’s largest retail network participating in the program so far, as more stores are expected to join the clean energy rollout alongside the chain’s ongoing nationwide expansion.

Recent global energy disruptions and oil-related volatility have exposed the risks businesses face from fluctuating power costs, prompting companies to look toward more stable and locally sourced renewable energy options.

The PSC also said the move aligns with the growing number of consumers becoming more conscious of sustainability and environmental impact.

The convenience store giant currently operates more than 4,500 stores nationwide and is targeting its 5,000th branch by the end of the year, backed by around ₱5 billion in expansion spending for 2026.

Beating the global energy squeeze at the counter. 7-Eleven shifts 32% of its network to ACEN clean power.

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