Sun Life Global Solutions (SLGS) Philippines is the Global Capability Centre of Sun Life, a global leader in insurance and asset management. The company keeps giving back to the community through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability efforts. By focusing on care, social well-being and sustainability, it aims to build a better future for communities and the nation.
Expanding Care Across Communities
SLGS Philippines continues to support children in need through volunteer work and donations. Recently, SLGS employees visited the Special Children Education Institute in Pasig. There, they played games with students, held a gift-giving ceremony and donated emergency go-bags.
The company also ran its ‘Adopt-a-Child for a Day’ program at the Marikina Riverbanks Carnival. Employees spent the day with the kids of Virlanie Foundation. SLGS Philippines has run this program for the past two years. It gives care, joy and encouragement to children facing challenges, which supports their well-being and personal growth.
Finally, SLGS held a donation drive of grocery items and school supplies at Asilo de San Vicente De Paul Orphanage in Paco, Manila.
Building Careers Through Scholarships
The SLGS scholarship program nurtures talented students from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). Each year, it awards scholarships to 10 students based on academic performance and financial need.
The program helps students pursue higher education without financial burdens. So far, the company has already hired two of its scholarship recipients.
Sustainability at SLGS Philippines
SLGS Philippines supports sustainability through green office initiatives and responsible IT practices. Recently, it launched an indoor vegetable-growing project that produced lettuce and pechay. The company offers this produce to employees or serves it in meals during meetings.
The teams also cut waste through a partnership with Green Space, a food waste composting company. Using bokashi composting, Green Space helps divert food waste away from landfills.
In addition, SLGS has donated over 500 refurbished business-grade laptops and desktops to eight underprivileged public schools in Metro Manila. This donation reduces tech waste and promotes the reuse of IT equipment.
A Culture of Care
These initiatives show SLGS’s commitment to a more inclusive and better environment for all. Its culture of care supports clients’ well-being, helping them achieve financial security and live healthier lives. At the same time, it prioritizes the well-being of employees and communities.
Tarun Sareen, Managing Director of SLGS, shared, “We aim to nurture a Purpose-driven and values-led culture where everyone is inspired to do the best work of their lives and thrive in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We want our employees to feel proud to be part of an organization that genuinely cares for its ecosystem and feel motivated and empowered to further build on their spirit of volunteerism.”
Moving forward, SLGS Philippines hopes to extend its culture of care to children and individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities. It also plans to keep supporting sustainability.
Nathalie Bernardo, Vice President and Site Head of SLGS Philippines, said, “Our culture of care is at the core of everything we do. It begins with thoughtful planning and a commitment from the organization and extends beyond through the dedication of our employees. We empower and encourage our people to care for our communities, driving meaningful and tangible impact on the communities we serve.”
To learn more about SLGS Philippines, visit https://www.sunlife.com/slgs/en/.
