SM Prime joins global conversation on building sustainable cities for the future
SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime) played a
pivotal role in advancing sustainable urban development by hosting the 7th annual
Association of Pacific Rim Universities – Sustainable Cities and Landscapes
(APRU-SCL) 2024 Conference and 3rd International Conference on Human
Settlements Planning and Development (ICHSPD) at SMX Convention Center Aura.
This prestigious event, organized by the University of the Philippines Los
Baños (UPLB), brought together over 300 experts to discuss innovative solutions
for building greener and more resilient cities. Focused on the theme
"Advancing Sustainable Cities and Communities Through Science, Technology,
and Innovation," the conference highlighted the importance of
collaboration in addressing urban challenges.
SM Supermalls’ President Steven Tan
highlights the malls’ sustainability initiatives.
He added, “At SM Supermalls, we leverage science and technology to
develop innovative solutions that are seamlessly integrated into the design and
operation of our malls. We remain committed to leveraging innovation and
collaboration to build a greener, more resilient, and more sustainable future
for the Philippines.”
SM Prime and SM Development
Corporation (SMDC) Lead Executive for Design, Innovation, and Strategy Jessica Bianca Sy,
shared the company’s vision of creating sustainable integrated properties that
foster lively communities.
(L-R): University of
the Philippines Los Baños’ (UPLB) Dean Jennifer Marie Amparo, UPLB
Chancellor Jose Camacho Jr., Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
Chief Executive Thomas Schneider, Makati Mayor Abigail Binay, SM Prime and SM
Development Corporation (SMDC) Lead Executive for Design, Innovation, and
Strategy Jessica Bianca Sy, International
Conference on Human Settlements Planning and Development (ICHSPD)
Conference Director Edgar Reyes Jr., and APRU-Sustainable Cities and Landscapes
Director Yekang Ko
National Resilience Council (NRC)
Executive Director Silvestre Barrameda Jr. highlighted SM’s role in disaster
preparedness. He presented “From Risk to Resilience: The Work of the National
Resilience Council in Risk Governance” where he introduced the Resilience Local
Government Unit Program (RLGUP), NRC’s approaches and tools and how risk
governance is supported by the sciences.
National
Resilience Council (NRC) Executive Director Silvestre Barrameda Jr. showcases
SM Supermalls’ resilient infrastructure.
SM Prime’s commitment to sustainability was further
emphasized during a breakout session on creating connections and partnerships,
hosted by Jonas Marie Dumdum, Senior Consultant and Sustainability Lead of
Nomura Research Institute (NRI) Manila Branch. Katherine Custodio, Executive
Director of World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF)-Philippines, underscored the
significance of collaboration: “Any program that aims to build climate
resilience requires strong partnerships and working together across all
sectors.”
SM Prime remains committed to its role as
a catalyst for economic growth, delivering innovative and sustainable lifestyle
cities, thereby enriching the quality of life of millions of people. SM Prime
is pursuing the next horizon on integrated property development and onward to
building sustainable cities of the future.
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