continues to champion the mindset that sustainability isn’t just a one-day commitment -- it’s a lifestyle. In celebration of
, 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 for greener living.
said
Engr. Liza Silerio, Vice President for Corporate Compliance and Program Director of SM Cares for Environment.
Here are
7 sustainable ways SM is turning its pledge into everyday impact -- and how you can take part:
1. Plug in Your EV for Free
With
123 EV charging stations across
69 malls, SM has disbursed
over 14,500 kWh of clean electricity to electric vehicle users, with
50 more chargers planned in 2025. It’s free, easy to access, and part of SM’s commitment to low-emission mobility.
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| An electric vehicle charges at SM North EDSA’s Electric Vehicle Charging Station—one of 123 across 69 SM Supermalls nationwide |
2. Walk into Solar-Powered Spaces
SM currently operates
47 malls and properties with solar installations, generating
27.6 GWh of clean energy in 2024 alone -- the equivalent of removing over 4,100 cars off the road. With a goal of
100MWp rooftop solar capacity by 2027, more solar rollouts are planned for 2025.
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| SM City Tanza powers up with 2,286 solar panels, generating a peak capacity of 1,257.30 kW -- part of SM Supermalls' commitment to clean and sustainable energy |
3. Experience Greener Malls with Natural Lighting
From
Sky Gardens and skylights that allow natural light to brighten spaces and reduce electricity use, to
LED lighting and motion sensor escalators, every corner of the mall is designed with energy efficiency in mind. SM also contributes
110 MW of capacity to the DOE’s Interruptible Load Program.
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| Natural light streams through the skylights of SM Supermalls, helping reduce electricity consumption while creating a bright, welcoming space |
4. Support a Waste-Free Future
Launched in 2023, SM’s
#SMWasteFreeFuture campaign enforces proper waste segregation across all mall tenants through
RDC (Recyclable, Disposable, Compostable) bin systems. Internally, SM is also building a culture of sustainability among employees, proving that change starts from within.
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| SM employees lead by example as they properly segregate waste using the RDC (Recyclable, Disposable, Compostable) bin system -- showing that building a #SMWasteFreeFuture starts from within |
5. Turn Trash into Treasure at Trash-to-Cash
Held every first Friday and Saturday of the month, this recycling market has helped exchange
over 1 million kilograms of recyclables annually across SM malls nationwide. Visitors can bring paper, plastic, metal, or even old appliances -- and exchange them for cash.
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| Students weighs recyclables during SM Cares’ Trash to Cash, showing that small actions can lead to a greener future |
6. Recycle Smarter with Plastic and E-Waste Collection
Drop off used plastics at
15 participating SM malls and e-waste bins at Cyberzone areas nationwide. So far, these programs have diverted
63,874 kg of plastics and over 11,000 kg of e-waste from landfills -- thanks to partnerships with Friends of Hope and Smart/PLDT.
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| Unused and damaged electronic items are being let go through SM’s E-Waste Collection located at Cyberzone |
7. Join Coastal Cleanups that Protect Our Seas
In 2024,
over 27,000 volunteers across
15 SM malls helped collect
more than 157,000 kg of trash from coastlines and waterways. SM also initiates weekly and quarterly coastal cleanups, proving that when communities work together, the ripple effect reaches far and wide.
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| SM Bataan employee volunteers during the International Coastal Cleanup, working together to help protect our oceans |
From recycling programs to coastal cleanups, solar panels to EV charging stations, every small act adds up. And at
SM, Earth Day isn’t just April 22 -- it’s every day.
