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PASAY CITY, Philippines, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong-based publication FinanceAsia has recognized four SM companies in its Asia's Best Companies 2026 poll, reflecting the views of institutional investors and financial analysts across the region after they assessed corporate performance and governance over the past 12 months.
These companies included SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, SM Retail, Inc. SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and BDO Unibank, Inc. which garnered a combined eight awards.
SM Investments received Gold for Best Large Cap Company and Most Committed to ESG, and Silver for Best Managed Company in the Conglomerates category in the Philippines.
"We appreciate the recognition. It reflects our continued focus on delivering consistent results and creating long-term value for our stakeholders through disciplined execution," said SM Investments President and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio.
SM Retail was recognized as Best Managed Company in both Retail and Consumer Durables & Apparel.
"This recognition reflects our team's ability to execute consistently across our retail platforms, anchored on serving Filipino consumers while delivering sustainable long‑term value," said SM Retail President Jonathan Ng.
SM Prime was recognized as Best Managed Company in Real Estate.
"Earning the trust of the investment community affirms the discipline and consistency of our execution," said Jeffrey C. Lim, President of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. "We are grateful for this vote of confidence and remain focused on strengthening the business and creating long-term value for our stakeholders."
BDO was recognized as Best Managed Company in Financials, while BDO President and CEO Nestor V. Tan received Bronze in the Best CEO (Philippines) category.
"These recognitions underscore BDO's disciplined pursuit of operational excellence, enabled by managers across the organization who consistently lead with accountability and keep our customers' needs firmly in mind," said BDO President and CEO Nestor V. Tan.
FinanceAsia is a leading capital markets publication covering Asia's business, sustainability, technology, and financial landscape.
About SM Investments Corporation
SM Investments Corporation is one of the leading Philippine companies that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.
SM's retail operations are the country's largest and most diversified, consisting of grocery stores, department stores and specialty retail stores. SM's property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments. SM's interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc., the country's largest bank, and China Banking Corporation, the fourth largest private domestic bank.
For more information, please visit www.sminvestments.com
SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliken & Company released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing progress across people, planet, and business conduct, marking the company's eighth consecutive year of sustainability reporting.
Milliken released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing progress across people, planet, and business conduct, marking the company’s eighth consecutive year of sustainability reporting. In 2025, Milliken delivered continued improvements in associate safety performance, including a 39% year‑over‑year reduction in safety severity rate and a 39% decrease in days lost due to work‑related injuries, reflecting sustained investment in safety management systems and associate engagement.
Innovation also remained central to the company's sustainability strategy, including progress in non-PFAS fabrics for firefighter protection and flooring reuse initiatives.
"Sustainability is a core value at Milliken, and in 2025 our global teams continued to turn that commitment into action," said Halsey Cook, president and CEO at Milliken. "From improving safety to advancing responsible innovation, we are focused on building a stronger, more resilient business while creating positive impact for generations to come."
The report also discloses performance toward Milliken's science‑based, greenhouse gas emissions targets, which are verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 47% from a 2018 base year and continued efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions through supplier engagement, improved product-level data, and circularity initiatives. In recent years, Milliken invested more than $35 million in coal elimination, energy efficiency, and renewable electricity. Life cycle assessments were further expanded using digital tools, enabling more data-driven product decisions for customers. Milliken's 2025 Sustainability Report includes independently assured greenhouse gas emissions data and climate‑related financial disclosures aligned with the Task Force on Climate‑Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
"Strong governance and credible data are essential to translating sustainability commitments into real‑world impact," said Kasel Knight, executive vice president, chief legal officer and head of sustainability at Milliken. "This report reflects our ongoing work over time, with the discipline, systems and accountability required to enable transparency, manage risk and drive continuous improvement."
Milliken's commitment to responsible business conduct and strong governance continues to be recognized by third‑party organizations. In 2025, the company earned an EcoVadis Gold rating for the fourth consecutive year and was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® for the 19th consecutive year.
The full report and additional disclosures are available at milliken.com.
About Milliken
Milliken harnesses materials science to deliver tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Discover our innovative portfolio of textiles, flooring, specialty chemicals, and healthcare solutions at milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
MANILA, Philippines, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines' leading carrier, has been recognized as one of the world's top-performing airlines for sustainability in the latest S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).
The airline ranked within the top 25% globally and emerged as the most sustainable Philippine carrier, with a score of 47—well above the industry average of 37 and higher than most low-cost peers. The CSA measures how companies manage their impact on the environment, care for their employees and communities, and uphold responsible business practices.
"We continue to take a disciplined and proactive approach to sustainability as we expand our operations," said Aileen Isidro, CEB Vice President for Corporate Strategy and Risk Officer. "The improvement in our S&P Global CSA score reflects how we've embedded sustainability into how we grow, operate, and govern."
CEB's latest Integrated Report reported progress across its ESG initiatives, contributing to its improved CSA performance.
In 2025, the airline served nearly 27 million passengers and operated over 170,000 flights, showing that sustainability gains can be achieved even as operations expand. During the same period, CEB avoided approximately 35,000 tonnes of carbon emissions and saved around 11,000 tonnes of jet fuel through fleet modernization and operational efficiencies.
It also reduced carbon emissions to 75.7 grams of CO₂ per revenue passenger kilometer (RPK), with lower emissions per passenger even as travel demand increased. CEB continues to build on this progress through its long-term goal of operating an all-NEO (New Engine Option) fleet by 2030, alongside expanding the deployment of electric ground support equipment (GSE) across key airports.
Beyond environmental efforts, CEB continues to invest in its people. Women now make up 51% of management roles, exceeding the Philippine average of 44%, while ongoing programs in training, employee engagement, and mental health support aim to strengthen workforce resilience and service quality.
The carrier also maintains strong governance practices, supported by enhanced anti-corruption measures, strict compliance systems, and clear accountability across its operations and partnerships.
These initiatives resulted in CEB's improving customer experience. The airline recorded a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +35, up seven points from previous year, alongside gains in service areas such as boarding, baggage handling, and inflight service, signaling stronger passenger satisfaction.
Following a strong performance in 2025, CEB is building momentum as it celebrates its 30th anniversary, with a continued focus on expanding affordable air travel while advancing its sustainability commitments.
Access CEB's Integrated Report here: 2025 Cebu Pacific Integrated Report
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HONG KONG, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- B.Grimm, a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Thailand, has renewed its long-standing collaboration with CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) for a new cross-platform advertising and sponsorship campaign that focuses on environmental conservation, regional sporting excellence, and cross-cultural exchange.
Building on a partnership spanning nearly a decade, the latest campaign centers on B.Grimm's exclusive sponsorship of the award-winning program Mission Tiger. Hosted by CNN's Senior International Correspondent Will Ripley, the half-hour special aired on CNN International in February 2026, spotlighting innovative strategies and the dedication of individuals and organizations working to protect tigers and their habitats, while reconnecting fragmented tiger strongholds across the region. In addition, a digital editorial series published on the Mission Tiger digital hub further amplifies awareness of biodiversity conservation and encourages collective action among global audiences.
The campaign also expands to include branded content from CNNIC's brand studio Create to showcase B.Grimm's support of the FEI Asian Championships in Pattaya. This underscores the company's long-standing commitment to equestrian sports, while promoting regional sporting excellence and fostering cultural exchange across Asia.
"We are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with B.Grimm, which is committed to bringing awareness around environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Through this campaign, we are bringing together powerful storytelling and meaningful partnerships to spotlight issues that matter on a global scale," said Cathy Ibal, Senior Vice President, CNN International Commercial. "From wildlife conservation to regional sporting excellence, this collaboration reflects a shared commitment to engaging audiences and driving awareness through impactful, multi-platform content that supports responsible and sustainable progress."
"This partnership reflects B.Grimm's long-term commitment to stewardship and biodiversity, and our belief that business has a responsibility to care for what we have today and pass it on, stronger and better, to the next generation. What began as an effort to help protect tigers has now expanded to supporting the rescue and protection of wildlife more broadly, restoring balance and harmony to the forest, and representing Thailand's contribution to global environmental action," said Dr.Harald Link, Chairman of B.Grimm.
About CNN International Commercial
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) is responsible for the business operations of CNN's properties outside of the United States. All commercial activities for brands such as CNN International, CNN Arabic, CNN Style and CNN Business are aligned within the division. This encompasses the advertising sales, sponsorship partnerships, commercial content development, content sales, brand licensing, distribution and out-of-home operations, business development and marketing for the world's leading international news provider. CNNIC is a recognised industry leader in international advertising sales and its use of award-winning commercial content, produced through its Create unit and driven by its advanced data usage and digital capabilities, has resulted in strong and enduring partnerships with many of the world's most recognised brands. Its Content Sales and Licensing unit has relationships with more than 1,000 affiliates ranging from licensing the CNN brand through to content supply contracts as well as offering consultancy services. For more information visit http://commercial.cnn.com
About B.Grimm
B.GRIMM is Thailand's oldest established company, with 148 years of heritage, and today operates as a multinational conglomerate across energy, industrial, healthcare, real estate and lifestyle businesses in Asia and beyond. Guided by its philosophy of "Doing Business with Compassion", B.GRIMM is committed to giving back to society and to responsible stewardship of people, culture and the environment. This includes longstanding support for music and the arts, cultural exchange, equestrian development, and environmental conservation, with a long-term view of creating shared value and passing a stronger foundation on to the next generation.
GUANGZHOU, China, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPeng Inc. ("XPENG" or the "Company," NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading global AI mobility technology company, today announced the release of its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the "Report"), highlighting its sustainability initiatives and key achievements in 2025.
2025 ESG Report Highlights:
- ESG Recognition: XPENG received the MSCI ESG AAA rating for the third consecutive year, the highest rating among global automakers, underscoring the Company's strong sustainability leadership.
- Short-term Carbon Target: By 2027, XPENG aims to reduce carbon emissions per passenger vehicle it produces by 9% across its entire lifecycle compared to 2023, and to lower the carbon emission intensity of its corporate operations by 38%.
- Long-term Carbon Target: XPENG aims to achieve carbon neutrality throughout the lifecycle of its products and within corporate operations by 2050.
- Sustainable Energy Utilization: XPENG's annual clean energy consumption reached 73,000 MWh, with photovoltaic power generation totaling 106,000 MWh, demonstrating continued progress in scaling renewable energy use.
- Low-carbon Products: The vehicles produced by XPENG in 2025 are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 6 million tons over their lifecycles compared to conventional cars, supporting emissions-reduction and climate-transition goals.
- Product Quality: Seven affiliates of XPENG have obtained ISO 9001 quality system certification, and XPENG won the "2025 Quality Progress Award" and the "2025 Quality Management Figure Award," further strengthening its quality management systems.
- Product Safety: Three XPENG models received five-star safety ratings from C-NCAP, three models earned five-star safety ratings from EURO NCAP, and two models obtained five-star ratings from both C-NCAP and C-GCAP, highlighting the Company's strong safety performance.
- Information Security: XPENG successfully renewed its ISO 27001 Information Security Management System and ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System certifications. No cybersecurity incidents or data breaches occurred in 2025, underscoring XPENG's effective data and information security framework.
- Responsible AI governance: XPENG implemented an AI security and compliance management system covering the entire AI lifecycle — from R&D and testing to deployment, operation and decommissioning — to strengthen governance, protect stakeholder interests, and support responsible innovation and sustainable growth.
- Community Influence: As of the end of 2025, the XPENG Volunteer Service Task Force had enrolled over 2,100 registered volunteers, fostering a harmonious community.
To view the full 2025 ESG Report, please visit the ESG section of XPENG's Investor Relations website: https://ir.xiaopeng.com/esg.
About XPENG
XPENG is a leading Chinese Smart EV and NEV company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs and NEVs that appeal to the large and growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers. Its mission is to become a smart technology company trusted and loved by users worldwide. In order to optimize its customers' mobility experience, XPENG develops in-house its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system, as well as core vehicle systems including powertrain and the electrical/electronic architecture. XPENG is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with main offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley and San Diego. The Company's Smart EVs and NEVs are mainly manufactured at its plants in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province. For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.
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IR Department
XPeng Inc.
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Piacente Financial Communications
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XPeng Inc.
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