Mall China honored SM China with the "Excellence in Green Low-Carbon & Sustainable Development Award" during its 23rd Annual Conference in Guangzhou, September 25, recognizing its leadership in sustainability.
As industry priorities shift, Mall China's 19-year-old "Annual Golden Mall List" now prioritizes pioneering models driving high-quality, sustainable growth in the industry.
SM China, celebrating 25 years in China, has embedded ESG into its core operations through global partnerships with governments, NGOs, and communities.
To minimize environmental impact, SM proactively manages resource consumption, waste generation, and emissions—transitioning electricity demand to renewable energy, reducing waste and carbon footprints, while uniting stakeholders to advocate for climate action.
Notably, SM champions Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), deploying 17,427 solar panels across SM Xiamen, SM Jinjiang, and SM Tianjin—generating over 8.5 million kWh annually. SM Xiamen's BIPV project became Fujian Province's first government-subsidized solar PV station, while SM Tianjin will reduce 180,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide over 25 years.
Aligned with WWF's mission, SM China has championed sustainable lifestyles within its communities and partner brands for 15 years. Since 2022, it has expanded partnerships with One Planet Foundation (OPF), launching the "1864 Panda Tour Exhibition" debut across 5 cities. As China Climate Action Week's promotional partner, SM facilitated the "Powered by Nature, Powering the Future" science-art exhibition tour in 5 cities, engaging over 20.49 million individuals in climate advocacy and biodiversity conservation.
Through "SM Cares," SM China created a holistic philanthropy model supporting disaster relief, education, cultural heritage, and rural growth. During extreme weather, SM malls in Xiamen, Jinjiang, Zibo, and Tianjin serve as emergency shelters. SM also launched "SM China Public Welfare Forest" on Alipay platform, turning five years of green energy into real trees to fight desertification—a concrete example of merging community care with environmental action.
Mall China emphasizes CSR as a strategic driver for industry transformation, with its List serving as a trusted benchmark for transparency and fairness. This recognition highlights SM China's role in balancing commercial success with ecological stewardship, setting a precedent for sustainable retail innovation.