SM Investments Corp., the parent company of the SM group, has been honored with its 17th consecutive Platinum Award at The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards organized by Hong Kong-based The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd.
SM’s banking arm, BDO Unibank Inc., also received a Platinum Award for its sustainability performance.
“More than the recognition, we see these accolades as a testament to the SM group’s expansive sustainability initiatives, from green financing, waste and water management, energy efficiency, to corporate governance,” said Frederic DyBuncio, president and chief executive of SM Investments.
Beyond sustainability leadership, SM Investments also received the Best Investor Relations Team Award for its social media and web-based services initiatives. Both SM Investments and BDO likewise earned the Best Sustainability Team Awards for effectively advancing their sustainability agendas and engaging stakeholders.
According to The Asset, awardees undergo a rigorous process where company submissions are “reviewed, checked, and analyzed in detail” by its Editorial Board, with evaluations benchmarked against peers across industries and markets.
“We share these awards with our people, investors, and host communities. We are committed to continue pursuing initiatives that create shared value,” DyBuncio said.
The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards spotlight companies that have successfully navigated today’s business complexities and demonstrated how integrating sustainability principles strengthens long-term business resilience and investor confidence.
