SUSTAINABILITY as a business practice entails reducing waste, saving energy and using resources wisely to lessen the impact on the environment. For SM Markets, it also means integrating into their operations like-minded partners to bring about responsible development in the communities they serve. PHOTO FROM SM MARKETSFor example, Sanitary Care Products Asia Inc., an SM supplier partner since 2000, sources paper from sustainable tree farms and avoids harmful chemicals in its products. It recycles and upcycles waste, repurposing food scraps into fertilizers and fish feed for local ecosystems like the Samal Island fish sanctuary. Jojo Tagbo, SM Supermarket president, says they are "continually finding ways to be more sustainable in our operations and bring our partners along on this journey."

Source: Manila Times October 11, 2024 17:21 UTC