{"id":73622,"date":"2026-03-30T07:34:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T23:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=73622"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:36:09","slug":"globe-tops-seasia-in-2026-digital-inclusion-benchmark-ranks-11th-globally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2026\/03\/30\/globe-tops-seasia-in-2026-digital-inclusion-benchmark-ranks-11th-globally\/","title":{"rendered":"Globe tops SEAsia in 2026 Digital Inclusion Benchmark, ranks 11th globally"},"content":{"rendered":"

Globe<\/a>\u00a0emerged as the highest-ranked company in Southeast Asia in the 2026\u00a0Digital Inclusion Benchmark<\/a>\u00a0of the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), placing 11th out of 200 companies globally. This marks a significant improvement from its 43rd place ranking in 2023, reflecting stronger performance under a more rigorous framework that now requires full compliance with each indicator.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2026 DIB results reveal global gaps, noting that 79% of companies scored zero in child rights and only 39% provide targeted technical or professional development programs for underrepresented employees. Against this backdrop, Globe\u2019s improved standing reflects strengthened governance, clearer accountability for digital risks, and sustained focus on inclusive access, digital skills, cybersecurity, data privacy, and climate action aligned with a 1.5\u00b0C pathway.<\/p>\n

\u201cDigital inclusion is a fundamental principle of doing business at Globe. As global standards become more demanding, we are raising our own to ensure that digital progress in the Philippines remains secure, inclusive, and sustainable,\u201d said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.<\/p>\n

The 2026 benchmark follows a new methodology where companies are assessed against six (6) measurement areas: Access, Skills, Use, Innovation, Sustainable Value Creation, and Core Social Indicators. This framework measures how businesses bridge the digital divide through affordable connectivity and digital literacy while ensuring a safe, ethical, and secure digital environment. Furthermore, it holds companies accountable for their environmental footprint and fundamental socially responsible business conduct, such as human rights and workplace diversity.<\/p>\n

Inclusive Access and Advancing Digital Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n

Globe actively bridges the digital divide through the\u00a0Bayanihan SIM initiative<\/a>, providing connectivity to students in remote areas. Furthering this mission, Globe partners with Khan Academy Philippines to expand access to STEM and digital literacy lessons through its connectivity platforms and the\u00a0GlobeOne app<\/a>. The company also supports financial inclusion by\u00a0donating refurbished smartphones<\/a>\u00a0to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, enabling them to participate in the digital economy.<\/p>\n

A cornerstone of Globe\u2019s digital literacy efforts is the\u00a0Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP)<\/a>, which has reached more than two million students and educators nationwide since its launch in 2016. The initiative equips learners with practical skills to navigate the online world safely, from protecting personal data to practicing cyber ethics and responsible technology use. In 2025 alone, over 16,500 students and teachers participated in DTP workshops and learning sessions across the country, reflecting Globe\u2019s continued commitment to building digitally responsible communities.<\/p>\n

Superior Cybersecurity and Data Privacy<\/strong><\/p>\n

With\u00a0cybersecurity<\/a>\u00a0as a top priority, Globe\u2019s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) reports directly to the\u00a0President and CEO<\/a>\u00a0to manage digital risks effectively. The company employs a Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM) program featuring 24\/7 monitoring and prioritized threat response. To ensure 100% compliance with the Data Privacy Act, projects undergo a Privacy and Security Risk Assessment (PSRA). The company also continues to block harmful domains and URLs containing child sexual abuse or exploitation material.<\/p>\n

Sustainable Value and Climate Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aligned with a 1.5\u00b0C pathway, Globe is the\u00a0first publicly listed Philippine firm<\/a>\u00a0with approved science-based net-zero targets. The company has successfully increased its renewable energy share\u00a0from 14% in 2021 to 24% in 2024<\/a>\u00a0by deploying solar solutions in off-grid communities and securing power purchase agreements for its main facilities. This integration of resource efficiency into digital expansion ensures that growth does not come at the cost of the planet.<\/p>\n

The WBA, with headquarters based in the Netherlands, is an independent, multi-stakeholder organization that develops and publishes global corporate benchmarks focused on sustainable development. It assesses how the companies are contributing to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Globe\u2019s improved standing reflects strengthened governance, clearer accountability for digital risks, and sustained focus on inclusive access, digital skills, cybersecurity, data privacy, and climate action aligned with a 1.5\u00b0C pathway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":68181,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[368,212,33],"class_list":["post-73622","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","tag-award","tag-globe","tag-globe-telecom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73622"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73622\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73623,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73622\/revisions\/73623"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68181"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}