Every small action has the potential to create significant change. This year, SM Supermalls extends an invitation to all to participate in #GiveAnHourForEarth by joining millions worldwide in the annual Global Lights Switch Off on March 23 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. In 2024, SM celebrates 16 years of dedication to supporting this annual campaign, which was initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in the Philippines in 2008. You can contribute to this cause by taking part in various eco-friendly activities organized across SM malls.
Have fun raising awareness
At SM North EDSA, fan groups and the Philippine K Pop Society will unite to illuminate the night using light sticks during the Global Lights Switch Off event. Participants can also engage in pre-concert activities at various booths, including the Idol Challenge aimed at collecting plastic waste. Alternatively, unwind to the soothing tunes of an acoustic performance at SM City Manila, or join the energetic atmosphere of a glow-in-the-dark Zumba party at SM City Pampanga.
Shop and dine in the dark
Visitors to the mall can savor a romantic candlelit dinner at select restaurants, discover eco-friendly products at the SM Store’s Green Retail Finds section, or immerse themselves in gadget-free entertainment at board game cafes and arts and crafts hubs. For those seeking sustainable solutions, ACE Hardware offers solar light options, while Watsons provides beauty and wellness treats for a glow-up experience while conserving energy. Additionally, exclusive Earth Hour deals are available through SM Deals, SM Malls Online, and at your nearest SM mall.
Get moving and recycling
Encouraging an active and sustainable lifestyle, patrons are urged to walk or cycle around the mall during Earth Hour. Additionally, individuals can contribute significantly by depositing recyclables at SM’s plastic waste collection booths, in collaboration with Friends of HOPE, or by responsibly disposing of e-waste at designated collection bins situated at Cyberzone or information booths.
Through the combined efforts of SM Supermalls, its tenants, and customers in supporting Earth Hour in 2023, SM malls conserved 4825.61 kwH of energy, a quantity equivalent to the CO2 emissions from charging 417,940 smartphones. Shoppers have the opportunity to make a difference and #GiveAnHourForEarth at SM malls, demonstrating that raising awareness about the climate crisis can also be a vibrant and enjoyable experience.
