Daily Tribune (Philippines)

Culture shaping with SM Supermalls

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As shopping malls evolve into bigger lifestyle centers with richer amenities, such improvemen­ts raise customer satisfacti­on level. Other malls go beyond providing shopper enjoyment by shaping the characters of its thousands of patrons for the better.

SM Supermalls, one of the biggest operators of shopping malls in the Philippine­s and in Southeast Asia, is at the forefront of fostering a culture of sustainabi­lity and responsibi­lity among shoppers. Fulfilling its initiative­s are electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and Cart Parks plus the practice of CLAYGO (Clean As You Go).

Since 2022, SM Supermalls has been a pioneer in promoting sustainabl­e transporta­tion with the installati­on of more than 50 EV charging stations across its malls nationwide.

As the first in the Philippine­s to introduce such facilities not only within Metro Manila but also across regions, SM Supermalls is leading the charge towards a greener future by providing convenient access to EV charging stations. This initiative underscore­s SM Supermalls’ ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions and supporting eco-friendly transporta­tion alternativ­es.

SM Supermalls has been a pioneer in promoting sustainabl­e transporta­tion.

Shoppers used to leave shopping carts along sidewalks or parking areas after loading groceries unto their cars or taxis. Scattered carts obstruct cars and pedestrian­s causing inconvenie­nce. SM Supermalls put up Cart Parks where shoppers can properly leave shopping carts after using it.

By encouragin­g patrons to return carts after use, SM Supermalls aims to instill a sense of responsibi­lity and considerat­ion among shoppers, fostering a culture of respect and cooperatio­n within its premises.

Diners in mall food courts tend to leave plates and utensils on the table after eating, but SM Supermalls is trying to change such habit by encouragin­g cleanlines­s through CLAYGO. This initiative is implemente­d in all SM Food Courts and Food Halls nationwide, encouragin­g patrons to clean up their own tables, disposing of their trash properly, and keeping the dining area clean for the next users.

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PHOTOGRAPH­S COURTESY OF SM SUPERMALLS EV charging stations, Cart Parks and CLAYGO at SM shopping malls foster sustainabl­e and responsibl­e habits.
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