Forbes names SM among global ‘best regarded firms’

SM Investments Corporation (SM) has been ranked among the top firms in the Forbes 2018 Global 2000-Best Regarded Companies — Forbes Magazine’s list of companies recognized for being trustworthy and fair.

The ranking was based on the global polling of Forbes, in partnership with Statista, a leading provider of market and consumer data, which surveyed 15,000 people from 60 countries that provided their opinions about the Forbes 2018 Global 2000 companies.

The respondents evaluated companies based on their reputation including topics on trustworthiness honesty, social conduct, performance of the company’s products and the company as an employer.

The Top 250 companies which received the highest total scores were named the Forbes 2018 Global 2000 – Best Regarded Companies.

“We are honored to receive this recognition which reflects the values of our founder, Mr. Henry Sy Sr. This validates our high regard for all our stakeholders and our commitment to good governance, excellence, transparency and stewardship,”said SM President and Chief Executive Officer Frederic DyBuncio.

The list is global with 34 countries represented. Only two Philippine companies – SM Investments Corporation and BDO Unibank garnered spots in the list of well-regarded companies, joining the roster of well-known global brands.

SM and BDO also ranked among the Top 500 companies in the Forbes 2018 Global 2000-World’s Best Employers for 2018 and 2017. (JAL)