SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY INVESTMENT

ENVIRONMENT
The environmental program of San Miguel Foundation Inc. covers the protection of land,
water, and air. On a smaller scale, the Foundation conducts tree-planting projects on areas
identified by different San Miguel Corporation (SMC) plants. Tree-planting projects are usually
scheduled to coincide with plant celebrations. The Foundation advocates the protection of
coastal waters through its Coastal Resource Management, which engages in mangrove
reforestation, artificial reef installation and regeneration of marine resources. Training on
waste management and donation of trash bins through plant facilities are also conducted.
Corporations that go beyond regulatory compliance are rated favorably by most government
offices. They are recognized for taking proactive measures in preventing negative
environmental, health and safety impacts. Recycling and recovery are key factors which cut
waste disposal costs. Reducing gas emissions that contribute to global climate change also
lower costs. Pollution prevention is a discipline practiced in SMC plants which eliminates the
generation of waste at the source.

COMMUNITY
Projects in the Community and Livelihood programs that are implemented in host
communities of San Miguel plant facilities. These are projects have active community
involvement and are implemented with the objective of benefiting a larger number of people.
This includes medical missions, community clinics, barangay strengthening and enterprise
development.

CHARITABLE GIVING

San Miguel Foundation supports literacy in the Philippines through scholarship assistance,
supplemental feeding, book donation and functional literacy programs.

Supplemental Feeding Program: To heed government’s call to address the malnutrition

problem of the country, the “Malusog na Katawan, Matalas na Isipan” supplemental feeding
was introduced. Children from 4 to 8 years old are given one full meal a day for five days/week
from 4 to 6 months. This project is in partnership with elementary public schools and barangay
day care centers wherein teachers and parents assist in the implementation of the program.

Scholarship Assistance: This is given to underprivileged students in the communities where

San Miguel operates. Scholarships are in the field of agricultural and technical courses and
each selected scholar are given funding for tuition fees and daily and book allowances. In
addition, leadership and communication skills seminars are conducted once a year to help in
the holistic development of each scholar.

Book Donation: Called “Books for the Barrios”, various reference materials on English, Science
and Math are donated to elementary and secondary public schools nationwide. These books
were sourced from the Foundation’s partner organizations and internally, a book drive
campaign is conducted every summer school breaks where thousands of used and new books
are donated by employees. Used computers from the San Miguel offices are also donated to
public schools nationwide.

IMPOWERING LABOR POLICIES

As stated in the Company’s Employee Manual, in acknowledgement of the varying needs

inherent in every individual, the Corporation endeavors to provide an environment where
the holistic wellness of employees is nurtured and protected. The Corporation supports
several wellness programs and maintains facilities that take care of the employees’ well
being. These include the gymnasium, employee clinic and Management Training Center.
The Corporation likewise encourages its individual business units to develop and
implement employee wellness programs of their own provided they are consistent with
Corporation policies and guidelines. The Corporation provides comprehensive health
care service directed at prevention of disease protection from health hazards and
maintenance of health. Programs are also implemented to identify personal risks to health
and to detect diseases in the early and most treatable stages.

PARTICIPATING IN FAIR TRADE

San Miguel Corporation exercises transparency when dealing with shareholders, customers,
employees, trade partners, creditors, and all other stakeholders. The Company ensures that
these transactions adhere to fair business practices in order to establish long-term and
mutually-beneficial relationships.

IS THIS A CONTINOUS ACTIVITY?

 YES. San Miguel’s CSR programs are aligned with the 17 United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting the company’s continuing commitment
to sustainability, which has long been embedded into SMC’s operations and
corporate culture.