MAJOR Philippine conglomerate and holding company SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) — dominating in the key business segments of retail, property, and banking and financial services — will be awarded with a trophy during the premiere ceremony of The Manila Times Sustainability Champions Awards to be held at Conrad Manila in Pasay City on Sept. 23, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
During the premiere ceremony, themed “Envisioning our green future,” SMIC will be awarded with a sustainability champion trophy for epitomizing the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
This is a testament to the commitment of SM Investments Corp. to reducing carbon emissions, encouraging sustainable sourcing, implementing waste management, supporting water conservation, protecting biodiversity, promoting sustainable transportation and advocating community engagement.
SMIC eyes the reduction of its environmental footprint via a number of tactics, including power efficiency enhancements and green technology integration.
The corporation is dedicated to sourcing materials responsibly, prioritizing suppliers that stick to sustainability and regulatory standards.
SMIC proactively works toward reducing waste generation and enhancing recycling and waste diversion rates throughout its value chain.
The corporation is instituting policies to lessen water utilization and bolster water efficiency across its organization.
SMIC upholds programs that conserve and protect biodiversity in the places where it conducts business.
The company actively promotes the utilization of green transport choices in order to lessen SMIC’s environmental impact.
SMIC connects with local communities to encourage sustainability consciousness and responsibility for the environment.
SM Investments Corp. is also awarded with a sustainable champion trophy because of its initiative, impact, inclusiveness and integration, which are the Four I’s of Sustainability of The Manila Times. SMIC exhibits initiative through the projects it has started and completed. The corporation shows impact via the beneficial effects it has on society. SMIC demonstrates inclusivity across its sectors, and it engenders integration through sustainable cooperation.
