SM Supermalls continues to champion the mindset that sustainability isn’t just a one-day commitment—it’s a lifestyle. In celebration of Earth Day 2025, 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.
"Our malls are more
than shopping destinations—they’re spaces where people and the planet can
thrive together," said Engr. Liza Silerio,
Vice President for Corporate Compliance and Program Director of SM Cares for
Environment. "Through programs that are easy to join, SM makes it
possible for every visitor to take part in a more sustainable future."
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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 Mall customers
drop off used plastic wastes at SM's Plastic Collection Program—proving that
small actions can lead to a cleaner, greener future for all. |
 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.
 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.
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