A comprehensive look at how SM Supermalls supports greener
communities
A supplementary report on environmental impact: The SM
Supermalls Sustainability Digest 2025: Work and Wins showcases how
sustainability is deeply ingrained in SM’s mall operations for the benefit of
its customers and surrounding communities
(L-R: Bel Gonzales, SM Supermalls Section Head for
Sustainability; Kitchie Limoanco, SM Supermalls SVP for Corporate Marketing and
Public Relations; George Cheung, SM Supermalls AVP for Waste Management &
Sustainability Solutions; Engr. Liza B. Silerio, SM Supermalls VP for Corporate
Compliance and Sustainability; Engr. Junias Eusebio, SM Supermalls VP for
Operations; Joaquin San Agustin, SM Supermalls EVP for Marketing; Engr. Charles
Singson, SM Supermalls AVP for Mall Operations, Mina Kahn, SM Supermalls AVP
for Transport Management)
MANILA,
Philippines — SM Supermalls has unveiled the “SM Supermalls Sustainability
Digest 2025: Work and Wins.” The inaugural report showcases how sustainability
is woven deeply into SM’s core strategies, ensuring its nationwide network of
most-loved Supermalls remain safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible
for the benefit of Filipinos and the communities that surround its business.
The comprehensive report spotlights SM’s environmental
efforts that stem from the sustainability pillars of energy, water, and waste.
Through the digest, SM Supermalls reinforces its commitment to blending
environmentally responsible practices into its operations focused on creating
more resilient communities and advancing environmental management.
“What makes the sustainability approach of SM Supermalls
unique is the scale in which we are able to implement our hard work. For us
sustainability is not about mere compliance. It is deeply embedded in every
aspect of operations across our nationwide network of most-loved Supermalls to
serve our customers and communities better,” said Joaquin San Agustin, SM
Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing.
SM Supermalls’ dedication to environmental responsibility
dates back to the 90s, when Mr. Hans Sy, current Chairman of the Executive
Committee of SM Prime Holdings, pioneered resource-saving initiatives,
particularly by leading the installation of sewage treatment plants that
recycle water for irrigation, sanitation, and air-conditioning.
Today, SM’s environmental efforts continue to evolve
through integrated solutions in renewable energy, water stewardship, and waste
management across its mall operations nationwide.
On energy efficiency, SM Supermalls Vice-President for
Mall Operations Junias M. Eusebio highlighted the company’s increased reliance
on renewables to support its long-term sustainability goals. “Not all solar
energy can power the whole supply. But rather, it complements the energy mix of
the grid plus the solar energy we generate.”
SM’s environmental programs have also expanded to involve
broader customer touchpoints for deeper community engagement across the
Philippines.
SM’s executives for sustainability and mall operations highlight its initiatives for water conservation, energy efficiency, and waste management.
(Engr. Liza B. Silerio, SM Supermalls VP for Corporate Compliance and Sustainability; Junias Eusebio, SM Supermalls VP for Operations)
“Our scale gives us the unique privilege of involving our
customers and communities across the country in the shared journey toward
sustainability. SM not only strives to implement measures that preserve our
natural resources, we also empower everyone to engage with customer touchpoints
on sustainability at their most-loved SM mall,” said Liza B. Silerio, SM
Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance and Sustainability.
Moreover, SM Supermalls enhances community resilience
against natural disasters by continuously upgrading its rainwater catchment
basins, automated weather stations, and earthquake-monitoring systems. SM
Supermalls has carried Mr. Sy’s vision forward by making sustainability a core
part of how its malls are designed, managed, and operated.
Together with government institutions, local government
units, stakeholders, and volunteers, SM Supermalls has strengthened its role in
working for a cleaner, greener future for all.
Additionally, SM Prime’s Net Zero 2040 goal envisions
powering malls with renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These
objectives align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that
integrate environmental action and resilience-building.
SM Supermalls recognizes its vital role in building
communities and protecting the environment. Join the SM Green Movement by
participating in sustainability programs at your most-loved SM Supermall.
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SM Supermalls is evolving—shaping how people live,
connect, and experience life today. More than a place to shop, it is the
country’s most loved mall and an everyday destination designed around the
lifestyles, passions, and needs of Filipino communities, delivering new finds,
fresh concepts, and meaningful experiences, All For You.
As one of Southeast Asia’s largest mall developers and
operators, with 90 malls in the Philippines and 9 in China, SM Supermalls
continues to evolve its spaces, experiences, and partnerships, building
destinations that grow with communities and remain trusted, relevant, and loved
for generations. Your Most Loved Supermall, SM — All For You.
About SM Green Movement
Through the SM Green Movement, SM Prime champions
sustainability by focusing on waste management, water stewardship, and energy
efficiency for lasting impact. The movement empowers individuals, families, and
communities to take part in simple acts that create shared prosperity for
generations to come.
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