SM Investments Corp. marked important milestones in upholding inclusion and diversity in the organization.
SM Investments signed on as a supporter of the United Nations Global Compact Women Empowerment Principles, joining over 3,000 other business leaders around the world.
Established by UN Global Compact and UN Women, the WEPs are a set of principles offering guidance to businesses on how to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community.
This followed SM Supermalls signing on as a supporter in March 2021, marking National Women’s Month.
SM Investments also announced the appointment Elizabeth Anne Uychaco as its first group diversity officer who will work with different companies of the SM Group in advancing gender equality and championing inclusion.
“We celebrate diversity and inclusion in SM Group as it reflects the broad individualities in the communities we serve. Moreover, diversity and inclusion ensure innovation in our businesses. When we recognize that people are unique individuals, we explore more options, generating a wider range of user-centric services and offers,” Uychaco said.