The SM Group extends social good with a rainwater harvesting system in the newly established Birthing Facility at Brgy. Irawan in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

SM advocates for water security and conservation through sustainable initiatives

Its social good arm SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system at the Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The initiative is one of many SM programs developed in response to the growing need to promote water conservation, water security, and the diversification of water supply in the country.

This enhanced rainwater harvesting system with an 800-liter storage capacity allows for better water conservation and management in the facility. It collects rainwater from the facility’s roof and gutter, passing it through vinyl-coated mesh filters that ensure a water quality that is safe enough to serve non-potable needs, such as watering plants, cleaning, and toilet flushing.

SM Group At The Forefront Of Climate Adaptation And Resilience

Mr. Hans Sy, Jr. of the SM Group leads the discussions from the private sector on climate action at the recent United for Climate: Sustainability Forum PH 2022 by SM Investments and WWF Philippines.

Over the past decade, experts have come together proposing solutions to mitigate the serious effects of climate change. SM Investments Corporation and WWF Philippines joined forces through “United for Climate: Sustainability Forum PH 2022”, held recently at the Conrad Manila, to trigger a more ambitious and coordinated climate response among the business community.