“It was an exciting and valuable experience for us, given our advocacy for climate change resilience. The workshop succeeded in making it more accessible and relatable, particularly for individuals who are already aware of its effects on their respective industries.” ~Oscar M. Lopez, (OML) Center participant Charmaine Vitan
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| Sustainability champions from corporate and non-government agencies together for a Climate Fresk Workshop at the SMX Convention Center Aura. |
Months after the events, the aftershocks in Thailand and the 7.7-magnitude earthquakes in Myanmar are still having an impact. The most important query is posed: Are we ready for "The Big One"?
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), the top integrated property developer in Southeast Asia and one of the most catastrophe and climate risk-vulnerable nations, keeps reaffirming its dedication to disaster resilience and increased climate action.
The role of education
SM Prime continues to promote disaster preparedness and ongoing education for the public in order to boost the institution's and its communities' ability for readiness.
The annual Emergency Preparedness Forum, organized by SM Cares, the foundation arm of SM Prime, teaches mall patrons about emergency protocols, emphasizing the importance of maintaining composure to lessen panic and anxiety, basic first aid, life-saving skills, and preparing senior citizens and people with disabilities (PWD) for a real emergency.
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| Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are vulnerable during emergencies and disasters because of anxiety, health, and mobility limitations. |
Ready to Rescue, the disaster preparedness training offered by SM Development Corporation (SMDC), the biggest and fastest-growing residential sector developer, covers everything from fire and earthquake drills to water safety and first aid training programs to help residents deal with an emergency should one occur.
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| SM Development Corporation (SMDC)’s first aid and water safety training help residents respond effectively until first responders arrive. |
Training and education opportunities on disaster risk reduction and resilience are made more available within the local network through SM Prime's participation in the Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies Philippines (ARISE-Philippines).
Knowledge sharing on the newest technologies in disaster risk reduction, in conjunction with ARISE Japan and India, two of the biggest in the world, aids in comprehending large-scale disaster prevention and highlights areas for additional development and response.
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| ARISE India, Japan, and the Philippines during the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR). |
In a Climate Fresk Workshop with The Transmutation Principle, SM Prime and host SM Hotels invited friends from the corporate and non-profit sustainability sectors to learn more about the science behind climate change--its drivers, mechanisms, and consequences--as well as mitigation, adaptation, and circular economy principles.
The gamified workshop was developed by a French non-profit organization and is based on studies from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Facilitated by local Filipino Freskers, it teaches the principles of climate science, mapping important interdependencies between nature, biodiversity, and human activity in order to'solve' the complicated narrative of climate change. The training was place in the SMX Convention Center Aura.
“It invited everyone--not just one sector--to collaborate and participate in fields of knowledge that are seemingly not connected at all. To quote a groupmate, the immediate causes and effects of market actions are clear, but the bigger picture is clear when we collaborate with one another.” ~Joaquin Campos, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-Philippines Participant
Building a resilient tomorrow
Constantly ahead of the curve, SM Prime proactively considers what might lower risk and increase long-term value rather than just what the industry need right now.
“Resilience is a way of life. It is a commitment to ensure that we act on our responsibility to care for others so that no one is left behind.” ~Mr. Hans Sy, SM Prime Executive Committee Chairman
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| SM Prime Executive Committee Chairman Hans Sy addresses members of ARISE Philippines during the first annual general meeting for 2025. |
An Environmental, Social, Governance, and Resilience (ESG + R) plan for SM Prime guarantees that the business is constructing for the safety of coming generations. In order to establish institutional preparedness and aid in educating and influencing public opinion, SM Prime is still concentrating its efforts on catastrophe risk management techniques, infrastructure resilience, preparedness and quick reaction, and capacity building.
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