Manila, Philippines \u2014\u00a0At SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), water stewardship has come a long way since its early initiatives. As part of its environmental sustainability strategy, the programmatic Water for Tomorrow campaign looks beyond water recycling and efficient water management.<\/p>\n
For SM Supermalls, this urgent call to action to protect and preserve a valuable resource makes any large-scale investment in water security a sound opportunity to do good for both people and planet.![\"\"](\"http:\/\/homeiskool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_20251211_211054_com_facebook_orca_BrowserLiteInMainProcessActivity_edit_250756456300331.jpg\")
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(Photo caption) SM Southmall in the late 90\u2019s. Located in the water-challenged area of Las Pinas, the mall was the first to have a sewage treatment plant (STP) for water recycling. It opened to the public in 1995, followed by SM Bacoor in 1997, saving a significant volume of water otherwise used for flushing.<\/em><\/p>\n Amplified impact<\/strong><\/p>\n With 89 malls nationwide, SM Supermalls high-impact yet practical water management systems and circularity practices build long-term capacity for future water disruptions and reflect the malls\u2019 greater ecosystem.<\/p>\n (Photo caption)\u00a0<\/em>A community solution. At the launch of SM City Baguio\u2019s Rainwater Treatment Facility (RTF), innovation meets sustainability and sets a benchmark for water efficiency.<\/em><\/p>\n Having introduced sewage treatment plants nearly three decades ago, well before any compliance requirements, SM Supermalls also made significant investments in efficient low-flow fixtures and water-saving technologies to prevent unnecessary consumption at scale. In 2023, the first rainwater treatment facility by a mall opened in Baguio to convert rainwater into another potable resource, alleviating pressure on the local water grid.<\/p>\n At a cultural level, SM Supermalls becomes a living sustainability classroom where mallgoers, employees, and tenant-partners are made aware of its water, waste, and energy programs. Partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, and civic groups also sustain water conversations through the mall\u2019s broad reach and are crucial to the sustainability agenda.<\/p>\n (Photo Caption) SM Cares engages communities, mallgoers, and tenants in water conservation initiatives that inspire mindful consumption and collective action.<\/em><\/p>\n Embedding the message of water sustainability, SM Cares champions UN SDG6 \u2013 using every mall touchpoint and social media to create\u00a0content on water conservation, access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene for health and well-being<\/p>\n (Photo caption) Water sustainability is a shared responsibility across all SM malls. SM Cares engages and promotes water conservation initiatives that inspire mindful consumption and collective action.<\/em><\/p>\n As a vital community hub, the malls promote the wider SM Green Movement campaign, empowering people to practice responsible water use.<\/p>\n (Photo caption)\u00a0The first mall\u00a0<\/strong>to receive LEED Gold Certification in 2017, SM Aura\u2019s\u00a0wastewater treatment plant and\u00a0smart water management technologies ensure responsible and efficient water use.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Building what matters, today<\/strong><\/p>\n Water\u2019s essential role supports human activity and economic growth.\u00a0 As climate concerns accelerate and affect water supply, SM Prime\u2019s unified stance on water stewardship prepares for challenges ahead.<\/p>\n SM Supermalls not only assists larger partner-tenants with compliance and the bottom line. It similarly inspires smaller businesses and other stakeholders that depend on mall operations to adopt innovative solutions.<\/p>\n \u201cThe scale of what we are doing today for water is already proof that we are reaping the benefits of the innovative vision of our leadership,\u201d says Steven T. Tan, President of SM Supermalls.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat makes our programs truly meaningful is how they bring people and purpose together. It creates a ripple effect of sustainability that reaches beyond our walls,\u201d said Tan. \u00a0###<\/p>\n About SM Green Movement:<\/strong><\/p>\n SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) is one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, committed to creating sustainable, innovative, and inclusive spaces for Filipinos. Guided by its vision of building a better future, SM Prime develops malls, residences, offices, hotels, and leisure properties that support the growth of communities across the Philippines.<\/p>\n Through the SM Green Movement, SM Prime champions sustainability by focusing on waste management, water stewardship, and energy efficiency for lasting impact. 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