{"id":926,"date":"2026-05-29T06:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/?p=926"},"modified":"2026-05-29T06:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:00:17","slug":"sm-supermalls-sustainability-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/29\/sm-supermalls-sustainability-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"SM Supermalls\u2019 sustainability journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s2\">The mall operator continues to pioneer eco-friendly programs<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s4\">MANILA<\/span><span class=\"s1\">, Philippines \u2014 <\/span><span class=\"s3\">SM Supermalls\u2019 quest to create a more sustainable, greener planet began in the 1990s with the installation of a wastewater treatment plant at SM Southmall. The pioneering initiative, which recycles wastewater for irrigation and sanitary systems, laid the foundation for the company\u2019s long-standing drive toward environmental stewardship and resource conservation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-928 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-10-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08692-compressed-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-10-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08692-compressed-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-10-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08692-compressed-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-10-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08692-compressed-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-10-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08692-compressed.jpeg 1159w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-930 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-SMCA-SM-City-Cauayan-compressed-300x186.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-SMCA-SM-City-Cauayan-compressed-300x186.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-SMCA-SM-City-Cauayan-compressed.jpeg 708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-933 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-viber_image_2026-01-23_18-02-07-698-compressed-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-viber_image_2026-01-23_18-02-07-698-compressed-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-viber_image_2026-01-23_18-02-07-698-compressed-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-viber_image_2026-01-23_18-02-07-698-compressed-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-viber_image_2026-01-23_18-02-07-698-compressed.jpeg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\">The man behind the concept was Mr. Hans Sy, the current Chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings. Apart from his business acumen, Mr. Sy is regarded within the community as a champion of environmental sustainability, believing that business growth and environmental responsibility should go hand in hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\">Mr. Sy\u2019s groundbreaking vision has been deeply ingrained in how SM Supermalls are designed and managed. Over the years, the institution has launched industry-first programs that focus on waste management, water conservation, energy efficiency, and air quality \u2014 all of which have helped improve environmental conditions and the quality of life in surrounding communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-932 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-1-compressed-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-1-compressed-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-1-compressed-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-1-compressed-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-1-compressed.jpeg 1353w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\">SM Supermalls\u2019 enduring commitment to sustainability was already in motion before the Securities and Exchange Commission\u2019s mandate for publicly listed companies and large non-listed entities to submit sustainability disclosures, effective in fiscal year 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\">Its water conservation efforts have recycled approximately 6.6 million cubic meters of wastewater \u2014 equivalent to almost 3,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools \u2014 across its malls annually. In SM Baguio specifically, over 19,000 cubic meters of rainwater have been recycled for kitchen and operational use, benefiting adjacent communities by conserving valuable water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-931 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-6-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08594-compressed-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-6-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08594-compressed-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-6-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08594-compressed-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-6-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08594-compressed-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-6-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08594-compressed.jpeg 1416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\">Moreover, its Trash To Cash Recycling Market has collected approximately 1.5 million kilograms of recyclables every year, and has continuously encouraged patrons to visit their most-loved SM Supermall to join the movement toward waste segregation. Its energy management initiatives have seamlessly woven form and function into its SkyGardens and open spaces, which provide natural ventilation and have drastically improved air quality for its patrons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-928 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-10-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08692-compressed-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-10-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08692-compressed-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-10-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08692-compressed-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-10-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08692-compressed-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dailyupdeets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-10-SM-City-Urdaneta-Central_World-Water-Day-2026_Q1-Coastal-Cleanup_JRS08692-compressed.jpeg 1159w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\">Over the last few years, the mall operator has been leading the charge towards eco-friendly power options. It currently has an estimated 200,000 solar panels on 65 hectares of rooftops across its properties. The vast energy system powers mall operations while reducing the overall carbon footprint. The initiative has equipped SM Supermalls amid pressures to seek alternative energy sources during the energy crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\">SM Supermalls is continuously expanding its electric-vehicle charging infrastructure to support the shift to sustainable mobility networks. It currently has 160 EV charging stations across its malls, with plans to scale up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\">And as it moves forward, SM Supermalls will continue to pioneer innovative solutions that aim to create long-term positive impact for future generations. It will leverage its decades-long pledge to help shape greener, more resilient urban spaces. Sustainability will remain at the core of SM Supermalls\u2019 vision. As it broadens its footprint across the country, so will its commitment to strengthening the well-being of nearby communities.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The mall operator continues to pioneer eco-friendly programs MANILA, Philippines \u2014 SM Supermalls\u2019 quest to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":927,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newsbeat"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>SM 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