Green Growth in Motion: SM Offices Powers a New Era of Sustainable Workspaces

SM Offices, a key business unit of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), is redefining the future of Philippine commercial real estate through its decisive shift toward renewable energy and green innovation. Beyond meeting government targets, the company is demonstrating how sustainability can fuel both environmental responsibility and business performance.

As of mid-2025, over 50 percent of SM Offices’ energy consumption comes from certified renewable sources. This transition is powered by SM Prime’s 73-megawatt peak (MWp) solar portfolio spread across 48 properties nationwide—underscoring the Group’s leadership in the country’s clean energy transition. “SM Offices not only supports but also goes beyond the Philippine government’s renewable energy goals,” said Alexis L. Ortiga, Vice President and Head of SM Offices.

Guided by the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) 2020–2040, which targets 50 percent renewable energy in the national mix by 2040, SM Offices has been integrating energy-efficient systems into every stage of development. From solar-integrated rooftops and smart lighting to energy-saving HVAC technologies, these measures create healthier, cost-stable, and high-performing workplaces that attract modern tenants.

SM Offices’ flagship towers—such as ThreeE-Com and FourE-Com Centers in the Mall of Asia Complex, Aura Tower in Bonifacio Global City, Mega Tower in Ortigas, and North Towers in Quezon City—have all achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, reflecting excellence in energy efficiency and environmental design. Meanwhile, One E-Com, Two E-Com, and Five E-Com are undergoing LEED O+M certification for sustainable operations and maintenance.

Ortiga emphasized that sustainability is not just a compliance measure but a growth strategy. “We are expanding renewable energy use and EV charging infrastructure while developing workplaces closer to where people live—helping reduce travel emissions and improving quality of life,” he shared.

By embracing renewables, SM Offices ensures lower exposure to energy price fluctuations, stronger investor confidence, and added value for tenants with ESG goals—proving that in today’s market, green truly means growth.