Sustainability Transformed Through Innovation
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The Problems
We Solve

Across ASEAN, communities and businesses face growing challenges—from limited access to reliable electricity and rising energy costs, to worsening plastic pollution, air quality, and inefficient waste systems. These issues are further intensified by extreme weather events and flooding, highlighting the urgent need for resilient, sustainable, and locally adapted solutions that can protect both livelihoods and the environment.

Reliable Electricity

Across ASEAN, millions of households and communities continue to face limited or unreliable access to electricity, particularly in remote and underserved areas. At the same time, businesses in urban and coastal regions are increasingly burdened by rising electricity costs and grid instability.

Air Pollution

Air pollution remains a major challenge across ASEAN, with average annual PM2.5 levels in several cities ranging from 30–60 µg/m³, far exceeding the World Health Organization guideline of 5 µg/m³, and contributing to over 900,000 premature deaths annually in Southeast Asia.

Plastic Pollution

Millions of metric tons of plastic waste are generated each year, with a significant portion mismanaged and ending up in rivers and oceans. Rapid urbanization, high plastic consumption, and limited waste infrastructure contribute to the region being one of the largest sources of marine plastic pollution globally.

Waste Management

Improper disposal of used cooking oil (UCO) in ASEAN leads to up to 40% of sewer blockages and rising treatment costs. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, 1 liter of oil can contaminate up to 1,000 liters of water.

Extreme Weather

Southeast Asia is one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world, experiencing increasing frequency and intensity of typhoons, floods, and extreme weather events. Rapid urbanization, coastal exposure, and limited adaptive infrastructure amplify the impact on communities and economies.

Flooding

Reports show that canals clogged with plastic, grease, and used cooking oil have become a major trigger for urban flooding. When oil from kitchens hardens inside pipes and waterways, it chokes drainage routes and forces water back into the streets—turning neighborhoods into flood zones after even moderate rains.

The Innovators

Combined
Experience
70+Management and
Business Development
45+Engineering and
Technology
10+Research and
Development
Joseph Valdez Jr., MIB

Joseph Valdez Jr., MIB

Chief Executive Officer

With a Master in Innovation and Business from the Asian Institute of Management, Joseph leads Klimatech’s strategy, partnerships, and market development for its portfolio of renewable energy and climate technology solutions. He drives the company’s mission to deliver scalable innovations that advance clean energy adoption, carbon reduction, and circular economy practices across communities and industries.

The team brings together expertise in engineering, business strategy, and sustainability to deliver innovative renewable energy and climate resilience solutions.

With strengths spanning mechanical design, aerodynamics, manufacturing, and strategic partnerships, they are driven to translate cutting-edge technologies into scalable, real-world impact across communities and industries.

Engineering and Technology

Engr. Arvin Gastardo

Engr. Arvin Gastardo

Chief Operating Officer

A Six Sigma Green Belt and aeronautical engineer, Arvin ensures operational efficiency, safety, and quality across Klimatech’s clean technology systems.

Engr. Alsus Adiaton

Engr. Alsus Adiaton

Chief Product Officer

Alsus oversees the design, engineering, and production of Klimatech’s sustainable technology solutions.

Engr. Jose Luis Villalon

Engr. Jose Luis Villalon

Chief Technology Officer

Luis leads research and development efforts for Klimatech’s renewable energy and climate resilience technologies.

Engr. Jeanette Pao

Engr. Jeanette Pao

Chief Research Officer

Jeanette Pao leads research, validation, and performance analysis across Klimatech Innovation Solutions’ climate technology portfolio.

Support and Sustainability

Anvie Magbanua

Anvie Magbanua

Chief Administration and Sustainability Officer

Anvie leads Klimatech’s marketing, partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.

Atty. Reynaldo Millitante

Atty. Reynaldo Millitante

Chief Legal Officer

Atty. Millitante oversees Klimatech’s legal and regulatory compliance, safeguarding the company’s innovations and partnerships.

Our Mentors

Shirley Wong

Entrepreneur-in-Residence SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Managing Partner TNF Ventures Pte Ltd

Prim Paypon

Executive Director AIM-Dado Banatao Incubator

Startup Builder

Paul Pajo

Director & TBI Manager DLSU-CSB HIFI

Atty. Mike David

Executive Director DLSU-Animo Labs

Lawyer | CPA | Educator | Columnist

Alex Hong

Ecosystems Builder| Regional Speaker| Offgrid Power| Sustainability Insights

ASEAN Centre for Energy

Duncan Knight

Founder Coach & Mentor | Empowering Early-Stage Leaders to Unlock Their Full Potential | 2x Successful Exits | Creating Transformational Partnerships That Accelerate Growth

Royal Academy of Engineering

Incubated and Accelerated

Strategic Partners