According to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the global production of plastics is forecasted to reach 1,100 million tonnes by 2050, with severe environmental, social, economic, and human health consequences. As one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) remains committed to creating thriving, sustainable cities. With aContinueContinue reading “SM Prime: Creating infrastructure for plastic-free communities”
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SM Prime’s year one toward a waste-free future
According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Philippines generates over 60,000 metric tons of waste daily, a figure expected to rise with urban growth and economic activity. Together as one community, 2024 marks the launch of SM Waste-Free Future in SM Mall of Asia. Recognizing the urgency, SM Prime Holdings, Inc.ContinueContinue reading “SM Prime’s year one toward a waste-free future”
SM Prime’s Hans Sy champions private sector leadership in disaster resilience at UNDRR Global Platform 2025
Hans Sy speaking in the 8th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025), organized by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and co-chaired by the Government of Switzerland. SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) Executive Committee Chairman Hans Sy reaffirmed the vital role of the private sector in disaster risk reductionContinueContinue reading “SM Prime’s Hans Sy champions private sector leadership in disaster resilience at UNDRR Global Platform 2025”
Waves of Change: Thousands Join SM Cares’ Coastal Cleanup
Thousands of volunteers gather at SM by the BAY in Manila for SM Cares’ flagship coastal cleanup drive for World Oceans Day 2025, showing a united front in the fight against marine pollution. In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, over 5,000 volunteers from all walks of life united on June 7 for a massiveContinueContinue reading “Waves of Change: Thousands Join SM Cares’ Coastal Cleanup”
Strengthening disaster preparedness: SM makes the Incident Command System possible
SM Supermalls conducts Incident Command System workshops to strengthen emergency response through structure, coordination, and accountability. In a country like the Philippines, where typhoons, earthquakes, and other natural calamities are part of the norm, resilience is not just a necessity but a way of life. Ranked consistently high in the World Risk Index due toContinueContinue reading “Strengthening disaster preparedness: SM makes the Incident Command System possible”
7 Ways SM Supermalls is Making Earth Day, Every Day
SM Supermalls continues to champion the mindset that sustainability isn’t just a one-day commitment—it’s a lifestyle. In celebration of Earth Day 2025, SM invites everyone to be part of simple, everyday actions that make a big difference for the planet. Through innovative programs, eco-friendly infrastructure, and community engagement, SM’s malls have become leading platforms forContinueContinue reading “7 Ways SM Supermalls is Making Earth Day, Every Day”
How SM Prime’s environmental leadership and innovation are continuously powering a more sustainable future for all
For SM Prime, sustainability is not merely a statement, but a strategic imperative that is deeply embedded in the way the company operates. This is demonstrated in concrete outcomes that reflect the organization’s innovation and leadership when it comes to its environmental efforts, continuously delivering measurable progress in advancing sustainability across its developments. Anchored inContinueContinue reading “How SM Prime’s environmental leadership and innovation are continuously powering a more sustainable future for all”
SM Prime prepares for a resilient future
The effects of the 7.7 magnitude earthquakes in Myanmar and the aftershocks in Thailand continue to be seen months after the events. The ultimate question is asked: Are we prepared for “The Big One”? As one of the most vulnerable countries to disaster and climate risk, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), the leading integratedContinueContinue reading “SM Prime prepares for a resilient future “