A GROUP of manufacturing firms on Thursday called on policymakers, legislators and concerned stakeholders to support efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through alternative measures instead of curtailing industrial activities such as the construction of power plants.

Jesus Arranza, chairman of the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), said alternative measures include energy efficiency and the optimized use of natural resources, which are also consistent with the globally-accepted paradigm of co-benefits.

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