SM Malls Join Earth Hour 2015
SM Malls Join Earth Hour 2015. On March 28, all SM Supermalls across the Philippines and China will unite with the global community in observance of Earth Hour, a yearly event that aims to raise awareness on climate change.
In Mindanao, SM City Cagayan de Oro, SM City Davao, SM City General Santos and SM Lanang Premier, in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines, will be one with the Earth Hour movement, renewing their commitment to meaningful climate solutions. For 60 minutes, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, lights will go out in support of sustainable mall operations and energy consumption.
A program is slated on Saturday, 7:30 pm at SM City Cagayan de Oro Las Ramblas Open Parking, and at 8:00 pm at SM City Davao Parking C, and SM City General Santos Fountain Court. Various stakeholders from the public and private sectors, socio-civic organizations and residents of nearby communities are expected to join the said celebration with this year’s theme “Change Climate Change.”
At SM City Davao, Earth Hour will be highlighted by the Habagat Earth Hour Night Ride, which aims to campaign for conscientious use of energy, while Youtube sensation Bogart the Explorer will join the ceremonial switch-off at 8:30 pm. Additionally, bike clinics, lectures on safe riding and other activities that encourage green lifestyles and low-carbon means will be held on Saturday morning.
Meanwhile, General Santos City Councilor Richard Atendido, Vice-Chairman for Environment, will grace the Earth Hour celebration at SM City General Santos. Fire dancers, drum beaters and musicians will perform at the switch-off events of the said malls.
Earth Hour, a lights-off event that started in Australia in 2007, is recognized as the world’s largest voluntary action for the environment. It has grown to engage more than 162 countries and territories worldwide.
In the Philippines, SM Supermalls actively participates in the Earth Hour. Through its corporate social responsibility arm – SM Cares, it has championed the need to mitigate climate change and embarked on projects that push for environmental protection and sustainability.
Take action and use #YourPower to change climate change. Join the switch-off at any of the SM malls near you. For more information, check out www.org.ph/earthhour.
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