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SM Investments

SM Investments Corporation, commonly referred to as SM Investments, is a leading conglomerate based in the Philippines, with its headquarters located in Pasay City. Founded in 1958, the company has established a strong presence across various sectors, including retail, property, banking, and tourism, making it a key player in the Philippine economy. With a diverse portfolio that includes the well-known SM Supermalls, BDO Unibank, and SM Development Corporation, SM Investments is recognised for its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its mall operations across Southeast Asia and enhancing its digital services to meet evolving consumer needs. As a market leader, SM Investments continues to drive growth and development, contributing to the nation’s economic landscape while maintaining a focus on sustainability and community engagement.

DitchCarbon Score

How does SM Investments's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

SM Investments's score of 38 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SM Investments's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SM Investments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,792,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 418,800,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,423,920,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 949,280,000 kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, significant contributors include capital goods at about 187,600,000 kg CO2e and downstream leased assets at approximately 741,020,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 2,595,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. In 2021, the total was approximately 2,340,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions also reflecting a similar trend. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, SM Investments is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes. The company has not publicly committed to any science-based targets or specific climate pledges, which places it in a broader industry context where many organisations are increasingly setting ambitious climate goals. Overall, SM Investments' emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and reduction strategies to align with global sustainability efforts.

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202120222023
Scope 1
444,600,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,357,200,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
538,200,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SM Investments's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for SM Investments is in PH, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

SM Investments is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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