SM Supermalls gives an hour for Earth, bringing communities together for climate action

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SM’s national observation of Earth Hour this year saved 6,079 kwh across all of its most-loved malls. Through its annual participation led by SM Cares, SM not only observes practices that support environmental responsibility and stewardship but leads meaningful, everyday actions that help preserve and protect the environment.

Earth Hour 2026: Nationwide Lights-Off Milestone Reinforces SM Supermalls’ Commitment to Collective Action

SM Supermalls once again spearheaded a meaningful local celebration of the global Earth Hour. By carrying out a symbolic lights-off initiative across all its malls, the company reinforced its strong commitment to shared responsibility, environmental awareness, and collective community action.

From 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, SM malls nationwide turned off non-essential lights as shoppers, tenants, and surrounding communities came together to join activities that made sustainability more engaging, relatable, and personal. Through SM Cares, Earth Hour evolved beyond a one-hour observance—it became a powerful reminder that even small, collective actions can contribute to building a better future.

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.

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 just one of the many initiatives that promote more sustainable living for both current and future generations. By transforming its mall spaces into hubs for awareness, engagement, and action, SM shows that sustainability doesn’t have to be complex or far-reaching—it can start with a single hour, a simple choice, and a shared commitment to protect the planet.

As the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, SM Cares is focused on enriching the lives of Filipinos through socially-conscious and environmentally-responsible programs meant to Empower Communities into long-lasting, impactful improvement.