The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) and Manila South Harbor received the 2022 Green Port Award from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Port Services Network, joining nine other ports in the Asia Pacific region. The award recognizes ports that have demonstrated excellent environmental actions and leadership. MICT has implemented several environmental programs to operate in an environmentally responsible manner, such as improving waste and water management, and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Since 2016, the Green Port Award System has recognized 45 ports across nine economies for their sustainable port operations.