SM Investments Corp., the parent company of the SM group, has been named one of TIME and Statista’s “World’s Best Companies 2025,” marking the second consecutive year it has been featured on the list.
The recognition highlights the company’s focus on responsible growth, which is based on strong financial performance, employee engagement and sustainability practices.
SM Investments ranked third among the ten Philippine companies included in the global ranking. Its banking affiliate, China Banking Corp. (Chinabank), was also recognized.
“This recognition inspires us to keep strengthening our efforts in creating value for our stakeholders and contributing positively to our communities,” SM Investments president and chief executive Frederic DyBuncio said.
“It also reflects our balanced approach to growth, delivering strong results for shareholders while also fostering long-term value and resilience for employees, partners, and communities,” he said.
The TIME World’s Best Companies list identifies and honors outstanding organizations across industries worldwide. SM Investments was also included in TIME’s Asia-Pacific Best Companies 2025 list earlier this year, building on its recognition in the 2024 World’s Best Companies list.
The evaluation process involved a three-stage screening. Companies were required to have generated at least $100 million in revenue in the last fiscal year.
They were then assessed on revenue growth over the past three years, followed by extensive employer surveys measuring employee satisfaction. Finally, sustainability performance and transparency were factored into the final score.
