SM Supermalls elevates urban air quality

The SM MOA Sky showcases greenery and open-air spaces that promote cleaner, cooler urban living.

There's nothing quite like walking through a mall with stunning views, sprawling arcades, and lush greenery.  Shopping at SM Supermalls is more than simply a transaction; it's about experiencing environments that are intended for comfort, sustainability, and a healthier environment.  More than ever, SM's commitment to green infrastructure is altering metropolitan air quality and making the city more livable for all.

Designing for people and the planet

SM Supermalls places a high value on people-centric design, crafting hospitable areas that strike a balance between contemporary convenience and the natural world.  For instance, the MOA Sky and the arcades of the SM Mall of Asia include open, airy walkways that promote leisurely walks as well as outdoor entertainment and restaurants.  In the meantime, the first Sky Garden in an SM mall, located at SM Aura and SM North EDSA, incorporates water elements and lush flora to cool densely populated areas, enhance air quality, and lessen indoor heat.

SM North EDSA houses the first Sky Garden in an SM mall, highlighting endemic plants and water features that bring nature onto a rooftop.

Championing bike-friendly cities

Beyond providing open areas, SM Supermalls is pioneering bike-friendly activities, with over 5,000 bike parking places throughout its sites.  According to studies, riding can reduce carbon emissions by up to 90% when short automobile trips are substituted, greatly lowering air pollution and its long-term effects on climate change.

Cyclists gather at SM Seaside City Cebu, championing greener, healthier urban mobility.

Bikers enjoy the convenience of secure parking as SM Supermalls champions eco-friendly transport solutions.

Greening malls with native flora

Furthermore, several SM malls have unique plant species that improve local biodiversity and air quality by filtering pollutants and providing urban wildlife with a natural habitat.  These green areas are intended to actively promote a healthier environment in addition to being aesthetically pleasing.

Making public transport more convenient

SM Supermalls has transport hubs that facilitate public transportation, offering easy access to buses, jeepneys, and other forms of transportation, in an effort to increase accessibility to sustainable transportation.  In order to promote cleaner air and more effective urban mobility, these terminals encourage commuters to choose public transportation, which can drastically lower individual carbon footprints and traffic congestion.

Powering the shift to EVs

SM Supermalls has also placed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) at 69 malls across the country in recognition of the need for cleaner mobility.  In order to improve urban air quality, SM is assisting in reducing carbon emissions and dependency on fossil fuels by supplying the necessary infrastructure for electric vehicles.  According to studies, EVs are a major way to reduce pollution in densely populated city centers because they emit up to 60% fewer greenhouse gases than conventional gas-powered cars.

Monitoring air, empowering communities

As part of its dedication to sustainability, SM keeps an eye on air quality, making sure that levels of urban pollution are monitored and dealt with.  Under the name SM Prime Holdings, the business collaborated with Quezon City to set up an air quality monitoring system that logs environmental data and posts updates on a website that is open to the public.  This program promotes long-term solutions for a better, cleaner urban environment while enabling communities to remain informed.

SM Supermalls monitors air quality in real time, empowering communities with data for cleaner, healthier cities.

A greener future for urban living

SM Supermalls is reinventing retail spaces with a more profound environmental purpose, from EVCS and air quality monitoring to green roofs and bike-friendly amenities.  Every time you visit an SM mall, you're helping to create a better urban future where innovation and sustainability coexist.

40 years of building better communities

With 40 years of community service under its belt, SM Supermalls is the Philippines' top retail and leisure destination.  In keeping with its heritage, SM continues to lead the way in environmental sustainability by developing innovative waste, water, and energy solutions as well as catastrophe resilience programs.