GCSS Inc.

20/03/2026

3 days to go before our IFRS S1 & S2 Open House.

Meet our Main Speaker & Facilitator, Mr. Arpit Shrivastava, our Co-Founder and Lead Consultant.

With the 2026 PFRS S1 & S2 transition fast approaching, Mr. Shrivastava brings exactly the kind of steady, experienced hand our business community needs. He has spent over 15 years helping organizations in the Philippines move beyond "check-the-box" compliance to building sustainability strategies that drive long-term business value and growth.

Join us this Monday:
📅 March 23, 2026 (Monday)
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PHT)
💻 Online via Zoom | Register here: https://gcssinc.com/ifrstransition/

19/03/2026

The landscape of corporate transparency in the Philippines is reaching a pivotal turning point. As we move toward the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐅𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝟐, our local enterprises have a unique opportunity to speak the universal language of global capital.

At PCCI, we are committed to ensuring our members are not just compliant, but competitive. That is why we are partnering with the experts at , Inc. to bring you a specialized executive briefing on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?
This session is specifically designed for the strategic architects of our member organizations:

1. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: CSOs and managers moving from narrative reporting to technical, financial-grade disclosures.
2. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬: Compliance Officers and Board Secretaries aligning with SEC MC No. 16, S. 2025.
3. 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝟏 𝐏𝐋𝐂𝐬 & 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐋𝐍𝐋𝐬): Leadership from firms with a Market Cap >P50B or revenues >P15B navigating the upcoming mandatory cycles.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠:

1. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩: Understanding the SEC’s tiered rollout and your specific timeline for 2026-2029.
2. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Moving from manual collection to a "Performance Engine" that your Board and investors can trust.
3. *𝐓𝐡𝐞 "𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐬": How to bridge your current sustainability efforts into the financial-grade disclosures required for verified integrity.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
📅 March 23, 2026 (Monday)
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PHT)
💻 Online via Zoom | REGISTER HERE: https://gcssinc.com/ifrstransition/

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭:
Attendees will be eligible for a Free IFRS Alignment Assessment conducted by GCSS, Inc. for your most recent sustainability report.

Let’s turn regulatory requirements into your organization’s greatest strategic asset.

19/03/2026

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗙𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝟮 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆, 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀. It’s natural to wonder how your current GRI or TCFD efforts will fit into this new "financial lens."

The good news? 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵. This transition is about taking the incredible foundation you’ve already built and giving it the boardroom-level visibility it deserves.

We’ve put together a quick guide on what to expect as we move toward 2026. 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 to talk through the details in a supportive, low-pressure space.

📅 March 23, 2026 (Monday)
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PHT)
💻 Online via Zoom

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁: We are offering a 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗙𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 for your most recent report to help you see exactly where you stand. Details below.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻:
1️⃣ Comment "MARCH 23" below and we’ll send you the Zoom link or register here: https://gcssinc.com/ifrstransition/
2️⃣ Claim your assessment: Attendees will get first priority for our free IFRS Alignment Assessment

Let’s turn this transition into your organization’s greatest strategic asset. 🇵🇭

Open House Get Ahead of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards in the Philippines The adoption of IFRS S1 & S2 and the evolving SEC Philippines sustainability reporting requirements means that sustainability...

30/01/2026

⏰ One week to go. Expectations are already moving.

Following and Exchange Commission Philippines' mandate of adopting PFRS in in alignment with IFRS S1 & S2, we're inviting you to join us in our IFRS Transition free open house.

With the release of Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines Memorandum Circular No. 16, Series of 2025, the adoption of PFRS aligned with IFRS Foundation S1 & S2 moves firmly into the realm of , , and financial accountability.

📅 February 6, Friday | 2:00–4:00 PM (Manila time)
🔗 Register here 👉 https://gcssinc.com/ifrstransition/
🎥 Online via Zoom (invite link will be forwarded to your registered email)

𝗜𝗻 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:
• What IFRS S1 & S2 require and why they matter to Philippine companies now
• How these standards connect sustainability, climate, and financial reporting, including SEC PH transition requirements
• How Boards, CFOs, and management can align accountability across the organization
• The difference between mandatory vs voluntary disclosures and the risks of late or weak adoption
• A shared understanding of the IFRS transition journey ahead

🎯 Don't miss this free executive briefing—register now and get ahead of the IFRS transition.

30/01/2026

Every journey leaves a footprint.

This visual reminds us that our daily choices directly shape our —and by extension, . From private vehicles to public transport, biking, or walking, the difference is measurable: emissions per person-kilometer can range from over 200 g of CO₂ for conventional cars to near-zero for active mobility and low-carbon transit.

These impacts are no longer just environmental talking points. Under today’s reporting frameworks, transport-related emissions are captured through accounting, forming part of a company’s Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions.

This is how organizations translate everyday activities into decision-useful data—connecting operations, , and long-term value.

Why this matters:
Transport emissions contribute not only to climate change, but also to air quality, urban congestion, public health, and community resilience. The data shows that collective small choices scale into system-level impact.

Five small actions that drive meaningful change:
1️⃣ Choose public transport when possible
2️⃣ Walk or bike for short trips
3️⃣ Carpool or optimize occupancy
4️⃣ Shift to electric vehicles (especially when powered by )
5️⃣ Support policies and infrastructure that enable low-carbon mobility

Sustainability reporting helps organizations and individuals see where change is possible, measurable, and impactful.

(📊 Visual source: Institute for Sensible Transport)

22/01/2026

The discovery of Malampaya East-1 marks the Philippines’ first major natural gas find in over a decade—and a meaningful development for the country’s energy future.

Located around five kilometers east of the existing Malampaya field offshore Palawan, the newly discovered reservoir is estimated to contain about 98 billion cubic feet of gas in place, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This volume is equivalent to approximately 14 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity—enough to power 5.7 million households, 9,500 establishments, or 200,000 schools annually.

The discovery is part of the Malampaya Phase 4 drilling campaign, led by Prime Energy under the Malampaya consortium, with investments reaching around USD 893 million for the drilling of two new deepwater wells and an exploration field.

OUR HONEST TAKE:
This discovery is a major milestone for the Philippine energy industry—not because it replaces renewables, but because it strengthens the foundation of a credible and resilient energy transition.

Domestic gas resources like Malampaya East-1 can enhance energy security, reduce dependence on imported fuels, and support grid stability as renewable capacity scales. In a country vulnerable to price volatility and supply disruptions, this kind of development provides policymakers with critical flexibility.

That said, the long-term value of this discovery will depend on governance and alignment. Natural gas must be positioned as a transition fuel, developed transparently and deployed in a way that complements—rather than delays—the shift to clean energy.

The Philippine energy transition will succeed not by choosing between gas or renewables, but by sequencing both responsibly, attracting disciplined investment, and delivering reliable power to the grid.



🔗 Read more via Philippine Star:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17ibtAfESs/

📸 Visuals courtesy of INQUIRER.net

19/12/2025

Honored to collaborate with Donna Angulo and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Corporate Governance Committee to amplify a message that needs to be heard across the sustainability space.

Led by our CEO, Arpit Shrivastava, we emphasized that every decision—whether as a business or as individuals—must advance and support policies that protect our planet and communities. After all, we cannot live, lead, or do business on a dead planet. Achieving by 2030–2050 isn’t optional—it’s essential for the future we all share.

Thank you, PCCI, for hosting and to everyone who joined the conversation on , , and responsible .

16/12/2025

Proud to share that our Managing Director, Mr. Arpit Shrivastava, will be one of the speakers at this upcoming Corporate Governance Seminar organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Committee.

The session will explore how businesses can strengthen amid today’s biggest priorities: goals, , and diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), and why these are no longer optional for companies that want to stay competitive and responsible.

📅 December 18, 2025 | 1:00 PM
📍 Via Zoom

If you’re a business leader, board member, or sustainability professional, this is a conversation worth joining.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/corporate-governance-training-2025

See you there!

Join us for an insightful seminar on corporate governance. Discover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of governance, with a focus on net-zero goals, climate change, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.).

Organized by the PCCI Corporate Governance Committee, this session will provide valuable insights to help your business stay competitive and responsible in today’s evolving market, happening on 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦!

Don't miss out – secure your seat now by registering at https://bit.ly/corporate-governance-training-2025.

For any questions or further details, reach out to Ms. Merryl Abano at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/11/2025

What does the future of sustainable buildings look like?

It’s more than just energy-efficient lighting—it’s an ecosystem of innovation:

⚡ Renewable Energy: Solar and wind powering local systems.
📊 Energy Performance: Smart building management for efficiency.
🌱 Health & Well-being: Green walls, plant sensors, and self-cleaning surfaces.
💧 Water Management: Devices to save water and even seawater toilet flushing.
🛠 Smart Design Tools: BIM-enabled models + robotics for optimized operations.
🏗 Sustainable Materials: Bamboo, mass timber, and recycled materials redefining construction.
🚗 Smart Mobility: Automated parking and EV charging stations built in.

For large companies, integrating these sustainable building practices isn’t just about compliance—it’s about future-proofing operations, reducing costs, and meeting stakeholder expectations.

Would your organization invest in sustainable buildings to lead the way in ESG? Book your call with us and get started with your ESG / sustainability journey today: https://calendly.com/sales-gcss/30min?back=1&month=2025-08

14/10/2025

From ESG to GRI, CSRD to TCFD, the world of sustainability reporting is filled with frameworks, standards, and regulations. Each one matters, but knowing how they connect to your business is where the real value lies.

1. ESG: The big picture framework for non-financial performance
2. GRI & SASB: industry-specific disclosure standards
3. CSRD & CSDDD: EU regulations raising the bar for companies
4. TCFD & TNFD: reporting on climate and biodiversity risks
5. SDGs & UNGC: global goals and voluntary principles shaping responsible business

For publicly listed and large unlisted companies in the Philippines, understanding these acronyms isn’t optional—it’s key to investor confidence, compliance, and long-term growth.

Which of these frameworks is your company already reporting on?