SM Malls Recognized by DENR

Three SM Malls located in the CALABARZON was awarded with recognitions from the Environmental Protection Bureau of DENR (EMB-DENR) last July 24, during the CALABARZON Region4A Summit held at Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay. Said malls include SM City Lucena, SM City Batangas and SM City Lipa. The awards include the Best Environmental Technology (BET) and Best Available Practice (BAP).

From left to right; Dir. Noemi A. Paranada(DENR-EMB4AReigional Director);Ms. Gemina F. Buenaflor, SM City Batangas Mall Manager; Engr. Julius Carlos L. Beo SM City Batangas Engineering Operations Manager; Engr. Richard R. Salumbides Resident Engineer and Pollution Control Officer for SM City Lipa; Girliesina E. Sebarillo(OIC, Water Quality Management Section); Ms. Corazon C. Gasapos(Regional ESWM Coordinator); Ms. Luisa M. Garcia(Provincial EMB-Batangas)

From left to right; Dir. Noemi A. Paranada(DENR-EMB4AReigional Director); Russel U. Alegre Assistant Mall Manager of SM City Lucena ;Engr Erano M. Centeno Resident Engineer and Pollution Control Officer of SM City Lucena);Ms. Ignacia A. Balicas(Ms. Luisa M. Garcia(Provincial EMB-Quezon)

The said awards are given to LGUs and other private institutions for being a partner of DENR EMB Region 4A(CALABARZON) in using sustainable practices and technology which help in the conservation of natural resources. Presented best practices highlighted for SM Malls are the trash to cash activities, greenery installations and using of recycled water in cooling towers and toilet flushes.