How SM’s 27,000 employees and volunteers are contributing to a zero-waste future

ENVIRONMENTAL management is more important than ever. Through large-scale coastal cleanup initiatives, communities are coming together to protect the world’s seas and oceans.

COASTAL CLEANUP SM demonstrates concern for the environment by carrying out extensive cleaning. PHOTO FROM SM

Through partnerships with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, local governments, private sector organizations and passionate individuals, these efforts continue to inspire meaningful action by thousands of volunteers, demonstrating the critical role of collective participation in conserving marine ecosystems.

IMPACT THROUGHOUT THE NATION More than 155,000 kg of garbage was collected in total by volunteers from 16 SM Supermalls across the country such as SM by the Bay, SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown and SM City Tuguegarao, among others. PHOTO FROM SM

EMPLOYEES WORKING TOGETHER SM City La Union employees have demonstrated their commitment to making a positive impact on the community since day one. PHOTO FROM SM

This year, SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, held quarterly coastal clean-up events to demonstrate the power of collective action.

With the help of more than 27,000 volunteers, including SM employees, mall tenants, branches and individuals from the public, private and academic sectors, SM Cares collected more than 155,000 kilograms of waste, highlighting its commitment to combating marine pollution and protecting aquatic life. life through community action.

MEANINGFUL COLLABORATIONS SM Cares partners with local governments, private organizations and communities to ensure the success of its coastal cleanup programs. PHOTO FROM SM

Marine pollution remains a pressing global crisis, with millions of tons of waste polluting the oceans every year, threatening marine life, ecosystems and human health.

Coastal cleanup plays a critical role in mitigating this problem by removing debris before it spreads further out to sea.

Through large-scale coastal cleanup initiatives, SM Cares not only reduces pollution, but also raises public awareness about the importance of protecting marine ecosystems and the power of collective action in solving environmental problems.

VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION More than 27,000 volunteers from the public, private and academic sectors are taking part in this year’s coastal cleanup, highlighting the power of community-led action. PHOTO FROM SM

In addition to cleanup efforts, SM Cares promotes environmental consciousness by empowering communities to implement sustainable practices in their daily lives.

These coastal cleanups are part of SM Cares’ broader environmental programs that aim to promote sustainable solutions and address various environmental issues.

With a vision to create a zero-waste future, SM Cares continues to inspire the public to take action to create a cleaner, healthier planet.

LESS WASTE, STEP BY STEP Volunteer employees from SM Seaside Cebu and SM City Cebu sort collected waste, reaffirming the company’s goal of a zero-waste future even during coastal cleanup efforts. PHOTO FROM SM

SM Cares is the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls that supports community and environment-focused initiatives.

Its advocacy includes programs for the environment, people with disabilities, women and breastfeeding mothers, children and youth, the elderly and the bicycle-friendly SM initiative.

To learn more about these programs, visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares.