SM at the forefront of practical sustainability

Acknowledging the critical role of the business sector to global efforts at sustainability, SM Investments Corp.

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Shared its practical and local approach toward a better future for people and planet at a recent ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) summit.

Addressing key professionals and various stakeholders, SM Investments consultant and head of Investor Relations and Sustainability Timothy Daniels related how the SM Group builds its sustainability programs by identifying specific problems and opportunities from a local lens even as it adheres to global frameworks.

"With sustainability as a priority and given our nationwide footprint, we do sign up for many frameworks and reporting standards. But how we practice sustainability is much more practical and on-the-ground," Daniels said.

"We think of sustainability as something we do every day within the group and in how we operate our businesses.

We look at what's practical and material.

Given the impact of our footprint, our actions are based on being responsible and in finding ways where we can make a difference to the Filipino and the unique ecosystems and risk environments of the country," he added.

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