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Earth Hour 2026:  National Lights-Off milestone re-affirms SM’s commitment to shared action

 

An hour for Earth. SM Supermalls switches off non-essential lights in solidarity with Earth Hour, uniting communities in a shared commitment to climate action and a more sustainable future.

SM Supermalls has once again led a meaningful local observance of the global Earth Hour. Through a symbolic lights-off practice held at all SM Malls has re-affirmed its strong commitment toward shared responsibility, environmental awareness, and community action across all of its most-loved malls.
From 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, all SM malls nationwide switched off non-essential lights as mallgoers, tenants, and communities came together to take part in activities that made sustainability more visible, more relatable, and more personal. Through SM Cares, Earth Hour became more than a scheduled observance in the evening—it became a reminder that small choices, when done together through empowered communities, can help build a better future.

SM City Fairview joins local leaders and community partners in observing Earth Hour 2026, affirming a shared commitment to climate action.

A live acoustic set at SM CDO Downtown Premier marks Earth Hour 2026, using music to bring communities together during the symbolic lights-off hour.

Across SM’s most-loved malls, visitors were also treated to glow-in-the-dark activities, sustainability-themed installations, tenant eco-promotions, youth and community engagement efforts, and social media storytelling activations that encouraged and empowered everyone to think more deeply about energy conservation and the role each person can play in caring for the environment. These efforts reflected SM’s continuing commitment to making sustainability not only informative but also engaging and community driven. 

SM Supermalls continues to use its spaces to make environmental action easy and accessible all for Filipinos. Earth Hour at SM was not simply about switching off lights—it amplified the need to sustain conversations on climate action and the need for continued, everyday acts that preserve and protect the environment.

Young kids showcase Earth-themed artworks at the Book Nook in SM North EDSA, highlighting the importance of engaging young minds in environmental awareness.

Runners kick off the Earth Hour Run 2026 at SM City Sto. Tomas, uniting fitness and sustainability in one shared movement.

The SM City San Mateo community marks Earth Hour 2026 with a bike activity that promotes eco‑friendly mobility and collective action for a greener future.

Participants at SM City Baliwag celebrates Earth Hour 2026 by turning movement into momentum for the planet.

This year’s Earth Hour participation also carried record environmental value. 6,079 kwh in energy savings resulted from the one-hour lights-off initiative across malls nationwide. This is equivalent to over 10,400 miles or 16,737 km driven by an average gasoline-powered passenger vehicle or 9.5 barrels of oil consumed. 

“Earth Hour reminds us that even the simplest actions, when done together, can create meaningful impact. Here at SM, we continue to open spaces where communities can learn, participate, and take part in protecting the environment—always all for you, and all for the planet,” said SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing, Joaquin San Agustin.

For SM Supermalls, Earth Hour is one of many ways it continues to encourage greener lifestyles for present and future generations. By turning mall spaces into venues for awareness, participation, and action, SM helps communities see that sustainability is not distant or complicated—it can begin with one hour, one decision, and one shared commitment to care for the planet.

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