How SM Prime's innovation and environmental leadership are consistently fostering a more sustainable future for all

“Through these initiatives, we are able to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and create long-term operational savings for our malls, while simultaneously introducing innovative solutions towards a greener and brighter future for everyone.” ~Steven Tan, SM Supermalls President

With the MOA Sky walkway, SM Mall of Asia harnesses solar energy to deliver a combined 3MW of power —enough to run 1,000 escalators a day or power 1,800 homes for a month.

Sustainability is not just a claim for SM Prime; rather, it is a strategic necessity that permeates every aspect of the business's operations.  This is exemplified by tangible results that show the organization's creativity and leadership in environmental initiatives, consistently producing quantifiable advancements in sustainability throughout its advances.

Through the extensive installation of renewable energy systems on its properties, integrating solar energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels from the grid, and aligning its operations with global climate goals, SM is further solidifying its commitment to environmental sustainability, which is anchored in its Net Zero 2040 goals.

By the beginning of 2025, 47 SM Supermalls around the country had solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installed, with a combined peak capacity of 63 megawatts.  These systems, which include 118,313 solar panels spread across mall rooftops, are a major landmark in the development of renewable energy adoption in the Philippine commercial real estate industry and help to achieve a quantifiable decrease in carbon emissions.

SM Mall of Asia's MOA Sky showcases a multi-use rooftop with a solar-covered walkway, contributing to their significant renewable energy capacity.

This dedication is demonstrated by SM Mall of Asia (MOA), one of the company's major projects, and its multipurpose rooftop, MOA Sky.  One of its highlights is a solar-covered promenade that incorporates 555 PV panels, adding 0.3 megawatts of peak power while providing pedestrians with shade.  SM MOA's cumulative solar PV system, which currently has 11,355 panels installed, generates 3 Megawatts of peak power, which is sufficient to run about 1,000 escalators for a day or supply electricity to 1,800 typical households for a month.

At the 2025 Energy Efficiency Day conference, SM Engineering, Design, and Development Corporation Vice President Engr. highlighted the company's renewable energy initiatives.  Teodoro Bautista gave a presentation on the team's performance and continuous operational energy efficiency initiatives.  Additionally, the effort played a significant role in SM MOA's acceptance as the first recipient of the Department of Energy's Sustainable Energy Award for a Private Institution, which confirmed the economic feasibility and environmental benefits of widespread solar adoption.

Solar-powered parasols at SM City Bicutan’s Sky Garden provide 4–5 hours of nighttime lighting after just 3 hours of daytime charging.

Integrating sustainability, SM City Bicutan offers solar-powered parasols with nighttime illumination in its Sky Garden.

Meanwhile, another SM mall, SM City Bicutan, has featured solar-powered parasols within its Sky Garden.  These buildings, constructed with both purpose and form in mind, employ solar energy to give 4 to 5 hours of nocturnal lighting after a 3-hour daylight charge.  In addition to being energy-efficient, these projects highlight how crucial it is to incorporate environmental factors into the clientele's experience.

Under the Net Zero 2040 vision, SM Prime's shift to renewable energy is a crucial part of its climate action plan.  In addition to providing quantifiable sustainability results that have a long-lasting positive environmental impact, the company continues to play a leading role in supporting national and international climate targets through the systematic decarbonization of its whole portfolio.