Over the past decade, experts have come together proposing solutions to mitigate the serious effects of climate change. SM Investments Corporation and WWF Philippines joined forces through “United for Climate: Sustainability Forum PH 2022”, held recently at the Conrad Manila, to trigger a more ambitious and coordinated climate response among the business community.
“When we speak of Climate Change, we often view it to be a global issue that doesn’t affect our everyday lives. When increasing temperatures are mentioned, we imagine melting arctic sea ice or the blistering heat in a remote desert across the globe. Yet, the impacts of climate change can’t be more real as we speak today and be more personal to you and me,” Mr. Sy said.
As prime examples of energy-efficient properties, SM Aura Premier and Conrad Manila are LEED Gold Certified.In 2022, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. achieved its goal to increase its renewable energy portfolio to more than 50%.” Its partnership with Aboitiz Power for Cleanergy supply will help power SM’s properties under the Retail Competition and Open Access program by year-end.
“As an engineer, I am passionate about designing things that work, that help solve problems. I appreciate the complexity of systems but I also need to think in very practical terms. My job requires understanding physical, structural and system limits. If something is not up to standard, then it is not – there is no ‘pwede na’. Otherwise, public safety is at risk,” Mr. Sy said.
It is also elevated by 4.5 meters high in MLLW in preparation for climate change issues and has a wave return and drainage channel to prevent flooding.