As the urban population in the Philippines continues to grow, integrating sustainability into urban development becomes essential. Buildings are among the most significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions,¹ so Mitsubishi Electric’s efforts toward making them run more efficiently offer one of the largest ROIs. International Elevator & Equipment, Inc. (IEE) creates solutions that improve the energy efficiency of various building systems.

Eco-conscious Vertical Mobility

Elevators and escalators are necessary for the accessibility of buildings. However, they consume notable amounts of energy. Understanding this, Mitsubishi Electric created its "Quality in Motion" policy, which minimizes the environmental impact of these essential systems during every stage of their lifecycle.

One way Mitsubishi Electric fulfills this promise is with its unique use of regenerative converters. This technology enables its elevators to generate power during light car loads, which reduces their overall energy use by up to 35% compared to elevators without regenerative converters. That is just one example of the ways IEE innovates to reduce the environmental impact of its elevators and escalators.

Advanced Air Conditioning Solutions

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems take a lot of energy anywhere in the world, but particularly in the Philippines, where summertime regularly reaches temperatures of over 32℃. Even in the wet season, temperatures rarely dip below 25℃, making air conditioning a year-round necessity.²

Mitsubishi Electric tackles this challenge head-on. We employ the environmentally-friendly R-32 refrigerant in our MSY GT Series inverter air conditioners, which cuts the global warming potential by two-thirds of traditional refrigerants’. Our HVAC systems also feature a plasma filtration system that removes indoor air pollutants by up to 99%.

Intelligent Integration: Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Beyond improving the energy efficiency of individual building systems, we also strive for holistic improvements through the use of Building Automation Systems (BAS). It improve the interaction between building systems and the building’s occupants for overarching efficiency improvements. These software solutions integrate most building systems and tie them to informational sensors, enabling more fine-tuned control of systems based on current needs. For example, an operator can adjust the air conditioning of unoccupied rooms to reduce the energy use of the air conditioning system.

These improvements are why Mitsubishi Electric created our own BAS to work with its various building system products as well as third-party systems. Alongside better energy efficiency, which minimizes carbon emissions, our BAS also provide enhanced building security, controlling room and elevator access to ensure tenants’ safety.

A Commitment Beyond Products

IEE actively incorporates sustainability practices in all of its operations. We have fully aligned with Mitsubishi Electric’s Sustainability Vision 2050 with an aim to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Further, we plan to make 100% effective use of all waste by 2050 to reuse as much as possible. Are you ready to join us on the journey toward a more eco-friendly future? Reach out to IEE today to see how we can help you improve your building’s environmental friendliness.

¹UN Environment Programme. “Building Materials and the Climate: Constructing a New Future.” UN Environment Programme, September 12, 2023. https://www.unep.org/resources/report/building-materials-and-climate-constructing-new-future.

² Climate Knowledge Portal, “Philippines,” Climate Knowledge Portal, 2021, https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/philippines/climate-data-historical.