The SM Group received six recognitions at the 2026 Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards, reflecting its commitment to creating long-term value through investments in people, communities, and responsible business practices.
SM Investments Corporation Recognized for Social Impact
SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM Group, received two Gold awards under the Social category.
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- The SM Sustainability School, a group-wide learning program, was recognized for building sustainability knowledge and leadership among nearly 100,000 employees.
- The Community Health Systems initiative of SM Foundation earned Gold for improving healthcare access in underserved communities.
SM Investments also received a Silver award for embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the employee experience — from recruitment and development to workplace policies and community engagement.
“This recognition belongs to our people, who bring our values to life every day,” said Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and Chief Executive Officer of SM Investments.
Other SM Group Companies Honored
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- SM Retail received a Silver award under the Environment category for SM Green Finds, which helps customers identify products that support sustainable choices.
- SM Prime won Gold in the Transformation category for its Waste-Free Future campaign, advancing waste reduction efforts.
- BDO Foundation earned Silver in the Innovative Partnership category for its financial education programs, empowering communities with financial literacy.
Commitment to Responsible Business
Together, these awards reflect SM’s belief that responsible business is integrated into the way the group operates—from developing its people and supporting communities to enabling customers to make informed, sustainable choices.
Organised by the Inquirer Group of Companies, the ESG Edge Impact Awards recognise organisations that make meaningful contributions to environmental stewardship, social development, and good governance in the Philippines.
As Gold awardees, SM Investments and SM Prime will represent the Philippines at the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards in Malaysia this November, showcasing Filipino leadership in sustainability on the regional stage.