SM Prime Holdings hold 2022 International
Coastal Cleanup together with SM Cares, SM By the Bay
SM Prime Holdings, together with SM Cares
and SM By the Bay once again took part in the annual International Coastal
Cleanup (ICC), bringing together thousands of volunteers into an event that
underscored the importance of protecting the world's seas, oceans, and other
bodies of water. The event was held last September 17 at the SM By the Bay
Central Park, SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.
A total of 2,438 volunteers joined this
year's ICC, composed of students, professionals, and others from different
private and public organizations. At the end of the activity, an estimated 12,158
kgs of trash, equivalent to a total of 1,613 trash bags filled, was
successfully collected.
Among those who graced the event were Climate
Change Commission Vice Chairperson Sec. Robert Borje, Department of Environment
and Natural Resources - National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) Regional Executive
Director Jacqueline A. Caancan, DENR-NCR Regional Executive Director for
Technical Services Engr. Ignacio R. Almira, DENR-NCR Regional Strategic
Communication and Initiatives Group Head Chris Villarin, DENR-NCR Communication
Development Officer II Ariz Abad, SM Investments President and CEO and 2GO
Group President and CEO Frederic DyBuncio, SM Prime Holdings Inc. SVP Glenn
Ang, SM Supermalls SAVP for Operations Perkin So, SM By the BAY Mall Manager
Marie Charlene Claire K. Canoy-Narvasa and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Philippines’ Markets and Assurance Executive Director Allan Cao.
SM By The Bay and SM Cares’ ICC event for this
year was done in collaboration with different private and government agencies
The ICC is a yearly global event that
encourages individuals to be part of the movement for cleaner seas and oceans. Every
year, thousands of Filipino volunteers from various sectors and communities
join the efforts to help ensure the cleanliness of the shorelines and waterways
in the country.
“The International Coastal Clean Up is part
of the overall SM Green Movement. As a proven responsible property developer
and community partner, SM Prime’s various Sustainability programs across
its malls, residences, hotels and leisure properties promote resource
conservation & environmental protection for an improved quality of
life in the communities it serves,” said SM Supermalls SAVP for Operations
Perkin So.
This year's event was made possible by SM
Offices, 2GO, PwC, Maynilad, and International Coastal Clean Up Philippines.
DENR-NCR, the Climate Change Commission, and the Philippine Coast Guard were
also present to provide their support.
Aside from the annual observance of ICC,
other sustainability projects of SM Cares include the Trash-To-Cash Recycling Market
where individuals can drop off their recyclable waste in exchange for cash; the
Plastic Waste and Electronic Waste Collection Programs which promotes
responsible plastic and electronic waste management affecting our seas, just to
name a few.
SM Cares is the corporate social
responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, responsible for initiatives that
promote sustainability and the development of the community. SM Cares’
advocacies include programs on Women and Breastfeeding Mothers, Persons with
Disabilities, Senior Citizens, and Children and Youth, as well as the
Bike-Friendly SM initiative, in addition to its Programs on Environment.
To learn more about these, visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares.
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