Leading with Purpose: SM Prime Shines at Asian Excellence Awards

At a gathering of Asia’s corporate leaders in Hong Kong on June 27, SM Prime Holdings, Inc.—one of Southeast Asia’s top integrated property developers—emerged as a standout force for sustainable and responsible growth. The company took home six major honors at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards hosted by Corporate Governance Asia, reinforcing its reputation for weaving climate resilience, transparency, and stakeholder trust into its business DNA.

Among the accolades were the Sustainable Asia Award, Best Environmental Responsibility, and Best Investor Relations Company – Philippines, each reflecting SM Prime’s ongoing efforts to blend forward-looking urban development with genuine environmental stewardship. Beyond the corporate spotlight, the evening also celebrated the people steering this vision: President Jeffrey C. Lim was named Asia’s Best CEO for Investor Relations, while John Nai Peng C. Ong and Alex D. Pomento were recognized for their roles in finance and investor engagement.

“These recognitions reflect our continued focus on sustainability, transparency and long-term value creation,” Lim shared, emphasizing the company’s drive to build resilient communities and stay aligned with stakeholders’ rising expectations.

Now in its 15th year, the Asian Excellence Awards honors leaders who don’t just measure success by profit, but by their impact on society and the planet. With this year’s focus on climate neutrality, SM Prime’s achievements underscore its commitment to shaping a future where growth and sustainability move forward hand in hand—anchoring progress with good governance and climate-aligned innovation.