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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.

36

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 36 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

79%

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 419,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,423,920,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 949,280,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has shown a slight increase in total emissions compared to 2022, which recorded about 2,595,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, SM Investments reported total emissions of approximately 2,340,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 444,600,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 1,357,200,000 kg CO2e. The increase in emissions from 2021 to 2023 indicates a growing operational footprint. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by SM Investments. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, it will be crucial for SM Investments to establish clear commitments to reduce its carbon footprint and align with industry standards for climate action.

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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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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. SM Investments is headquartered in PH, which has a rank of high, indicating high grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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
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