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SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the flagship of the SM Group, continues to lead the way in corporate sustainability as it clinches its 17th consecutive Platinum Award at The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards 2025. The recognition—given by Hong Kong-based The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd.—underscores SM’s enduring commitment to responsible growth and long-term value creation.
The distinction also extends to SM’s banking arm, BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO), which was once again honored with a Platinum Award for its outstanding sustainability performance, highlighting how the SM Group’s core businesses uphold the same environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across sectors.
“Beyond prestige, this recognition affirms our group-wide mission to integrate sustainability in everything we do—from green financing and climate resilience to good governance and stakeholder empowerment,” said Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and CEO of SM Investments.
Apart from sustainability excellence, SM Investments earned The Best Investor Relations Team Award for its innovative approach to transparency through digital and social platforms. Both SM and BDO also garnered Best Sustainability Team Awards, a nod to their cohesive strategies in advancing ESG goals and actively engaging investors, communities, and employees.
According to The Asset, the recognition follows a meticulous review process where submissions are “reviewed, checked, and analyzed in detail,” with each company’s practices benchmarked against peers across Asia’s dynamic markets.
“We dedicate these awards to our people, investors, and host communities,” DyBuncio added. “They inspire us to continue building initiatives that generate shared value and long-term impact.”
Through sustained innovation and collaboration, SM Investments continues to demonstrate that sustainable business is not merely an accolade—but a mindset that fuels resilience, relevance, and responsible growth.
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