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SM Prime Joins Global Conversation on Building Sustainable Cities for The Future

By Edel San
SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime) played a pivotal role in advancing sustainable urban development by hosting 
the 7th annual Association of Pacific Rim Universities – Sustainable Cities and Landscapes (APRU-SCL) 2024Conference and 3rd International Conference on Human Settlements Planning and Development (ICHSPD) at SMX Convention Center Aura. This prestigious event, organized by the University of the Philippines Los 
Baños (UPLB), brought together over 300 experts to discuss innovative solutions for building greener and 
more resilient cities. Focused on the theme "Advancing Sustainable Cities and Communities Through Science, Technology, and Innovation," the conference highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing urban 
challenges.


SM’s commitment to sustainability was evident through the participation of its top executives. SM Supermalls’President Steven Tan showcased SM Supermalls’ eco-friendly practices and community-focused programs. 
“Our malls are more than just shopping centers; they are dynamic public spaces, woven into the daily lives of millions of Filipinos. Our comprehensive environmental sustainability programs are deeply inspired by the 
vision of our Chairman of the Executive Committee, Mr. Hans Sy, a tireless advocate for environmental 
sustainability and disaster resilience,” Mr. Tan said.

He added, “At SM Supermalls, we leverage science and technology to develop innovative solutions that are 
seamlessly integrated into the design and operation of our malls. We remain committed to leveraging 
innovation and collaboration to build a greener, more resilient, and more sustainable future for the 
Philippines.”


SM Prime and SM Development Corporation (SMDC) Lead Executive for Design, Innovation, and Strategy 
Jessica Bianca Sy, shared the company’s vision of creating sustainable integrated properties that foster lively 
communities. 

National Resilience Council (NRC) Executive Director Silvestre Barrameda Jr. highlighted SM’s role in 
disaster preparedness. He presented “From Risk to Resilience: The Work of the National Resilience Council in Risk Governance” where he introduced the Resilience Local Government Unit Program (RLGUP), NRC’s 
approaches and tools and how risk governance is supported by the sciences.

SM Prime’s commitment to sustainability was further emphasized during a breakout session on creating 
connections and partnerships, hosted by Jonas Marie Dumdum, Senior Consultant and Sustainability Lead of 
Nomura Research Institute (NRI) Manila Branch. Katherine Custodio, Executive Director of World Wide FundFor Nature (WWF)-Philippines, underscored the significance of collaboration: “Any program that aims to 
build climate resilience requires strong partnerships and working together across all sectors.”


SM Prime remains committed to its role as a catalyst for economic growth, delivering innovative and 
sustainable lifestyle cities, thereby enriching the quality of life of millions of people. SM Prime is pursuing the next horizon on integrated property development and onward to building sustainable cities of the future. 


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