SM Supermalls is taking bold steps toward a greener, more sustainable future. Through its corporate social responsibility initiative, SM Cares, the mall giant is harnessing renewable energy across its properties, showing that environmental responsibility and innovation can go hand in hand.
In the East Metro, SM City Marikina, SM City Masinag, SM City San Mateo, and SM Center Antipolo Downtownare now proudly “Powered by the Sun.” These malls feature rooftop solar panel systems that not only reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency, but also contribute to the country’s transition toward sustainable power sources.
This initiative isn’t just about technology — it’s about building a cleaner, healthier environment for the communities these malls serve. By tapping into the power of the sun, SM Supermalls is proving that progress and sustainability can go hand in hand, lighting the way for a brighter future for everyone.
Harnessing the Power of the Sun Across the East Metro
Each mall plays a vital role in SM’s sustainability roadmap by producing clean energy that contributes to both operational efficiency and environmental protection.
- SM City Marikina, energized in 2023, generates an average of 106,179 kWh (Kilowatt-hour) per month with a 2.259 MWp (Megawatt Peak) solar capacity. This is enough to power 506 Filipino households for a month, offsetting 74 tons of carbon dioxide — the equivalent of planting 3,378 mature trees.
- SM City Masinag, fully solar-powered by March 2025, produces around 124,366 kWh monthly through its 1.696 MWp system — enough to supply electricity to 592 households, offset 86 tons of carbon dioxide, or plant 3,956 trees worth of carbon absorption.
- SM City San Mateo harnesses the power of the sun with its 810 Solar PV System installed across 2,092 square meters of rooftop space, generating up to 0.45 megawatts of clean energy. This can power 219 Filipino households and reduce carbon emissions by 32 tons, comparable to planting 1,466 mature trees.
- SM Center Antipolo Downtown, energized between 2024 and 2025, generates 71,270 kWh monthly from a 0.923 MWp solar system — enough to power 339 homes, offset 49 tons of CO₂, or plant 2,267 trees.
Leading the Charge for a Greener Tomorrow
Through SM Cares and the SM Green Movement, SM Supermalls continues to advance sustainability across its network — integrating renewable energy, green architecture, efficient water use, and waste management into its operations.
Collectively, these four solar-powered malls generate nearly 348,000 kWh of renewable energy each month, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions while demonstrating that innovation and environmental care can coexist.
With every rooftop installation and every kilowatt-hour generated, SM Supermalls — continues to keep communities, progress, and the planet Powered by the Sun.
