SM wins ESG award for waste-free future

A key enabler is SM GUUN Environmental Company, Inc. (SGECI), a Cebu-based waste-to-fuel facility that processes disposable waste into alternative fuel for cement manufacturers such as Holcim and APO Cement. SGECI’s ecosystem partners include Asia Brewery, PetValue, Nature Springs, and Concreat, which collectively processed more than 6,000 metric tons of waste in 2025.

SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, has also mobilized communities, with last year’s International Coastal Cleanup drawing 48,000 volunteers.

“Creating a waste-free future requires everyone to play a role—from employees and partner-tenants to local governments, communities, and customers,” Engr. Liza B. Silerio, SM Supermalls VP for Compliance and Sustainability, said in the press release.

She added: “It is always a challenge at the start, but I’m proud of how far we have come. By working together, we can turn waste challenges into opportunities for positive environmental impact.”

Louernie de Sales, SM Prime VP for Sustainability and President of SGECI, said in the release the award “reflects the power of collaboration in attempting to do what is impossible. The award belongs to everyone who has contributed to the journey. It demonstrates that when we unite behind a common purpose, we can achieve transformation at scale.”