SM Supermalls Marks 30 Years of Leading Responsible Water Management

SM Supermalls Marks 30 Years of Leading Responsible Water Management

Through its operational division, SM Supermalls, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has continuously promoted responsible water stewardship for a more resilient water future for thirty years.

In the late 1990s, SM Prime and SM Southmall made an investment in the first Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). STPs are crucial for promoting community development and safeguarding the environment and public health. Since then, STPs have been a common feature in all 89 malls, protecting water resources and lowering pollution and water waste.

SM Supermalls embeds water conservation practices across its operations. Recycled water is used in water closets for flushing, cleaning, and watering greens. Additionally, efficient low-flow fixtures and water-saving technologies prevent unnecessary consumption at scale.

“SM had always been conscious of its environmental impact on shared social good. Our water journey is rooted in our commitment to maximize what we borrow from the environment, creating resiliency for future generations,” said Liza B. Silerio, SM Supermalls Vice President and Head of Sustainability and Resilience.

Today, SM is evaluating centralized STPs that can serve multiple developments and allow for inter-building treatment systems, lowering operational costs, and enhancing process efficiency. “Part of our water resilience framework is building long-term capacity for water disruptions. Since the standardization of STPs across our malls, SM took it a step further and scaled its water sustainability efforts,” said Silerio.

A first in the industry, SM City Baguio’s Rainwater Treatment Facility has already processed almost 20,000 cubic meters of rainwater into potable water since it was launched, providing 30% of the mall’s total monthly clean water requirement since 2023. This translates to saving the equivalent of 12.7 million, 1.5-liter mineral water bottles or almost eight Olympic-sized swimming pools of freshwater from the grid.

SM uses the mall’s national reach to further promote sustainable water use through regular engagement and awareness. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility division, SM Cares, SM develops public awareness and education programs to inspire future water stewards in the community.

The Bantayog ng Lawa Award from the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) and the first-ever Gawad Taga-Ilog Award given to a private organization by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) are just two of the industry honours that SM malls have received as a result of their proactive and effective approach.

“We’ve come a long way since the 90’s. It’s heartwarming to be recognized by our community and peers, but we continue to work harder for future generations because water is a universal human right. By implementing these sustainability measures, SM aims to move forward with greater purpose and greater possibilities,” said Silerio.

 

 

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