• Sands China observed Earth Hour – the global initiative launched by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
• Marking the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, Sands China co-organised an exhibition with WWF’s Beijing Representative Office (Switzerland) aiming to raise environmental awareness among local residents and visitors and encouraging public participation in conservation efforts.

For the 18th year in a row, Sands China Ltd. observed Earth Hour – the global initiative launched by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – by turning off the exterior lights and non-essential indoor lighting of its properties for one hour on the evening of March 28. Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao, The Plaza Macao featuring Four Seasons, The Parisian Macao and The Londoner Macao all went dark simultaneously, demonstrating the company’s commitment to carbon reduction and sustainable development.

Marking the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, Sands China co-organised an exhibition with WWF’s Beijing Representative Office (Switzerland) titled “Give an Hour for Earth: Take Action for a Living Planet.” An opening ceremony was held on March 27 at The Venetian Macao’s Level 3 Circle Hall. The exhibition features a range of informative displays highlighting biodiversity, sustainability and climate change, aiming to raise environmental awareness among local residents and visitors and encouraging public participation in conservation efforts.

Ahead of Earth Hour, Sands China held the “Night Exploration at Taipa Grande” activity on March 21 under the 2026 Sands ECO360 Ambassador Green Leadership Program. Led by an ecology guide, team members explored Taipa Grande Natural Park to observe nocturnal wildlife and learn about their behaviours and habitats, gaining first-hand insight into how human lifestyles can affect the natural ecosystem.

Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., said: “Running a green operation is a cornerstone of our ESG efforts.” He added, “Moving forward, we will continue integrating sustainability into every facet of our operations, honour our commitment to environmental protection, and work together to build a greener future.”

Extending its efforts beyond the annual campaign, Sands China has observed Earth Hour on a monthly basis since 2013. On the first Tuesday evening of each month, the company turns off exterior lighting, signage and outdoor large-scale screens at its properties for one hour as part of its ongoing drive to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.