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July 19, 2024
MANILA, Philippines July 19, 2024 – SM Store recently received accolades from esteemed local and international organizations, acknowledging its impactful contributions to community welfare through its flagship corporate social responsibility program, the Shop & Share movement.
SM Store’s CSR and Publicity Sr. Mgr. Aries Pineda and Ms. Suyin Liu, SM Investments Corporation’s VP for Sustainability at the League of Corporate Foundation’s CSR Expo
The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) recently recognized SM’s Shop & Share for Education program for its significant efforts to provide essential back-to-school kits, well-fitted shoes and learning toys for underprivileged grade schoolers in the most in need communities across the Philippines. Now on its second year, the Shop & Share for Education program aims to distribute educational supplies to 12,000 pupils in over 70 public schools nationwide, addressing critical educational needs in the country. The LCF is a network of corporate foundations in the Philippines active in promoting Corporate Social Responsibility practices among its members and the larger business community.
Highlighting the SM Store’s efforts in leveraging its nationwide footprint to foster collaborative social good and positive impact in the communities it serves, the Shop & Share movement bagged the Bronze Award for Innovation in Communications and Public Relations at the recent 11th Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.
Jay Beltran, Senior Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Aries Pineda, Senior Manager for Corporate Social Responsibility & Publicity received the award on behalf of SM Store
The Shop & Share movement reflects SM Store’s steadfast commitment to bridging societal gaps through strategic partnerships with global and local non-government organizations, local government units (LGUs), and schools across the Philippines. Its diverse portfolio includes initiatives such as Shop & Share for Sustainable Livelihood, Shop & Share for Education, Shop & Share a Toy, Shop & Share for Women, Share Shoes, and Shop & Share for Tech Education, which collectively impact youth, women, farmers, and students nationwide.
SM Store’s Shop&Share Movement awarded at the Social Empowerment Category of the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2024
In addition to these accolades, SM Store was also bestowed with the esteemed Hall of Fame for Social Empowerment award by the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA). Presented by Enterprise Asia, this award recognizes SM’s continuous commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices, solidifying its position as a leader in corporate social responsibility in Asia.
For more information on SM Store’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, please visit smstore.com/csr.
About: SM Store is the Philippines’ largest department store chain with several branches nationwide. Since our first store opened in 1958, SM Store has been a long-time favorite one-stop-shop with the best product variety, shopping convenience, and value for money. We offer a great selection of menswear, womenswear, children’s wear, all kinds of beauty products, and things for the home. You can also find stationery, electronic gadgets, snacks, toys, hardware, and fun Philippine souvenirs here.
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