To deliver a better world for Filipinos, SM Prime's sustainability is anchored on the following pillars: Economic, People, Environment and Community.
To deliver a better world for Filipinos, SM Prime's sustainability is anchored on the following pillars: Economic, People, Environment and Community.
We pledge our support for the Task Force on Climate-Related Disclosures (TCFD) and strive to report the risks that impact our stakeholders as well as our portfolio.
SM Prime's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) monitors the company's risk management processes to ensure its effectiveness and reports regularly to the Board of Directors through the Risk Oversight Committee. ERM updates the BOD of the status of key risks for resolution including threats posed by natural calamities to the properties.
To address climate change, we focus on resiliency and the reduction of the company's carbon footprint. Our Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and disaster resilient features improve our organizational resilience while we employ energy efficiency, water conservation, solid waste management and biodiversity programs across the company.
The company's properties are exposed to physical risk from climate change with varying impact. We are able to identify, mitigate and monitor these risks via our ERM framework including the ISO 22301 BCMS certification of the malls.
SM Prime's value creation is framed against the 6 capitals, outlined by the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC).
To maintain long-term value for our stakeholders, SM Prime conducts due diligence in financial planning to achieve our targets. We actively review our cash flows, debt maturity profile and overall liquidity position in addition to maintaining a prudent capital structure.
We endeavor to make significant contributions to the nation’s economic development by sustaining a solid balance sheet supported by recurring income from our varied assets.
As a responsible integrated property developer, we place a high premium on the sustainable construction and completion of projects. The provision of services and physical resources including infrastructure and equipment are meant to last, expand and multiply, simultaneously providing increasing value to stakeholders.
We prioritize the creation of Green Buildings, high performance and sustainable structures, to preserve environmental integrity.
SM Prime’s Green Building strategies are as follows:
Through the years, SM Prime has been synonymous with sharp business innovation and strategy. The establishment of appropriate policies and practices drive our Company’s sustainable growth and help maintain business health.
The design of our properties are considered a highlight of our intellectual capital as good design allows the businesses to transcend economic value and contribute significantly in environmental as well as social aspects. The employment of universal design principles to good design enables the maximization of the properties by a broad spectrum of people without need for specialized design.
SM Prime is committed to sustainable operations as well as protecting the environment by minimizing the carbon footprint among our properties. Monitoring our environmental impact is integral to business operations, as the innovative and efficient use of resources such as energy and water, contributes to the operational efficiency and long-term sustainability of the Company.
The Life Cycle Considerations was developed to ensure environmental aspects are factored in at all stages of the project, to reinforce a holistic approach towards sustainability.
By innovating human capital strategies, we are able to adapt to the radical shifts in customer needs and the market landscape. Our company aims to develop the workforce and the workplace through intensively building the internal ecosystem with digital capabilities, a growth mindset and global practices.
SM Prime’s Human Resources division created five HR Transformational Goals to enable change and action, with focus on building an agile, innovative and execution-focused organization.
Getting the right talents with the right attitude
Creating a culture of high performance, grit and Execution
Superior Leadership, Talent Pipeline and A strong learning environment
Superior Leadership, Talent Pipeline and A strong learning environment
Working together with a happy heart and choosing a life of purpose, passion and performance!
By engaging and communicating effectively with customers, business associates, third-party suppliers and the local community, SM Prime is able to respond better to our stakeholders’ needs. Partnership and community development are key to the Company’s sustainability strategy. This has built strong social capital and goodwill in the areas where we operate. We support stakeholder activities which include environmental sustainability, health and safety, disaster resilience, social integration as well as advocating for children and the elderly.
SM Cares, a division of SM Foundation, is the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls. It was launched in 2004 to organize sustainability and community support efforts, into a comprehensive program that tackles a wide range of initiatives.
Our advocacies include Programs on:
Persons with Disabilities
Sm Cares has instituted key programs to address the needs of customers with special needs, ensuring that no one gets left behind.
Senior Citizens
The program promotes the well-being and active lifestyle of senior citizens by providing them opportunities to become productive members of society once again.
Environment
The program focuses on responsible solid waste management, information and education campaign and community partnerships that promote care for the environment.
Children and Youth
the program focuses on platforms that promote the welfare of children and youth.
Women & Breastfeeding Mothers
The program advocates for the health and wellness of women and nursing mothers, and supports partnerships that advance the cause for women’s health.
Bike-Friendly SM
This advocacy promotes and supports sustainable urban mobility and has transformed our SM Malls to become bike-friendly