SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of Southeast Asia’s leading integrated property developers, was honored with six major awards at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards held by Corporate Governance Asia on June 27 in Hong Kong. The recognition affirms SM Prime’s leadership in advancing environmental sustainability, sound corporate governance and strong investor engagement in the region.
Among the accolades received were the Sustainable Asia Award, Best Environmental Responsibility and Best Investor Relations Company – Philippines. These awards reflect SM Prime’s integrated approach to climate resilience and stakeholder engagement.
In addition to corporate honors, SM Prime’s leadership team was individually recognized for excellence in governance and capital market engagement. President Jeffrey C. Lim was named Asia’s Best Chief Executive Officer for Investor Relations, while John Nai Peng C. Ong was recognized as Asia’s Best Chief Finance Officer for Investor Relations and Compliance Officer. Alex D. Pomento was also awarded Best Investor Relations Professional.
“These recognitions reflect our continued focus on sustainability, transparency and long-term value creation,” said Jeffrey C. Lim, President of SM Prime. “We are committed to developing resilient communities while upholding strong corporate governance and aligning our growth with the evolving expectations of our stakeholders.”
Now in its 15th year, the Asian Excellence Awards honors companies and executives across Asia who demonstrate exemplary performance in governance, business ethics, environmental responsibility, and investor engagement. This year’s theme, “The Role of Asian Corporations on Climate Neutrality,” highlights the growing urgency for credible, ESG-driven leadership in the region.
SM Prime’s strong showing at this year’s awards underscores its role as a key contributor to sustainable urban development in the Philippines—anchoring growth in climate-aligned innovation, inclusive stakeholder value and good governance practices.
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