The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), partners with SM Prime, a leading property and mall development company, to promote a circular, low-carbon, and resilient business model in the Philippines.

This initiative will be showcased at the SM Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX) 2025, scheduled for August 29-30, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Taguig City.

Co-organized by SM Prime, DOST, and ARISE Philippines, SUSTEX 2025 is a premier event aimed at encouraging sustainable business practices through innovations in technology, products, and processes.

Activities during the two-day event include sessions that will tackle how science, technology, and innovation (STI) accelerates country’s transition toward a green and circular economy; the critical role of various government agencies in shaping a policy and regulatory ecosystem that supports environmental stewardship among businesses; insights into the European Union’s Circular Economy Action Plan showcasing its successful models, policies, and innovations; and SM Prime’s comprehensive sustainability strategy and its ongoing efforts to embed environmental stewardship across its real estate portfolio, among others.

SUSTEX, or the SM Sustainability Expo, is a collaborative platform spearheaded by SM Prime, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and ARISE Philippines to advance science-based, innovative, and inclusive solutions for a greener, more resilient future. Anchored on DOST’s four strategic pillars (human well-being, wealth creation, wealth protection, and sustainability), SUSTEX brings together industries, innovators, and government leaders to accelerate the shift toward circular economy, low-carbon development, and climate resilience.

The EU-PH Green Economy Partnership supports the Sustainability Expo 2025 under its Specific Objective 1: Policy and Alliances, co-funded with a €12 million grant from the European Union and a €1 million contribution from the German Government, and implementedby GIZ. Expertise France is also supporting the event under Specific Objective 3: Green Business, Infrastructure, and Finance.