Sands China Supports Earth Hour for 18th Straight Year
(Macao, Mar 29, 2026) – For the 18th year in a row, Sands China Ltd. turned off the exterior lights and non-essential indoor lights of all its properties for one hour, in observance of Earth Hour 2026 on Saturday. Sands® Macao, The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao featuring Four Seasons, The Parisian® Macao, and The Londoner® Macao all went dark in demonstrating Sands China’s commitment to environmental stewardship – joining businesses and individuals around the world to support the annual global event.
Extending its commitment beyond the global movement initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Sands China has taken the initiative a step further by observing Earth Hour monthly. Since 2013, the company has been turning off the exterior lights, signage and marquees of its resorts for one hour on the first Tuesday of each month to reinforce its dedication to energy efficiency.
Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., said: “Running a green operation is a cornerstone of our long-term ESG efforts. We have supported the global Earth Hour initiative for 18 consecutive years, joining institutions and families from over 190 countries and regions each year in this voluntary carbon reduction movement and promoting the practice of energy-saving measures in our everyday lives. Moving forward, we remain steadfast in integrating sustainability into every facet of our operations to fulfil our commitment to environmental protection and building a green future together.”
Leading up to Earth Hour, Sands China held a night exploration activity at the Taipa Grande Natural Park March 21, as part of the 2026 Sands ECO360 Ambassador Green Leadership Program. Led by an experienced ecology guide, a group of Sands ECO360 Ambassadors ventured into Macao’s countryside to observe the behaviours and habitats of nocturnal wildlife. The immersive experience illustrated the impact of human activity on the natural ecosystem, leaving the participants with a deeper understanding of the importance of environmental stewardship and conservation.
Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, Sands China and WWF China co-organised an exhibition titled “Give an Hour for Earth: Take Action for a Living Planet,” with an opening ceremony Friday at The Venetian Macao’s Level 3 Circle Hall. The exhibition features a series of informative displays focused on critical themes of biodiversity, sustainability and climate change, raising awareness and calling for conservation efforts among local residents and tourists.
From 2021 to 2025, Sands China’s over 60 various energy-saving measures resulted in 39.4 million kWh of energy savings, equivalent to the annual energy consumption of 7,500 local households. In 2025, the company’s environmental sustainability achievements included:
- Achieving carbon neutrality across all properties’ convention and exhibition areas
- Procuring 34 percent of the company’s total energy consumption from renewable energy sources
- Obtaining ISO14001 Environmental Management System certification for all five properties in Macao
In addition to these impressive achievements, Sands China also earned Top 1% rankings in both the China edition and the Global edition of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, and achieved the ‘Industry Mover’ distinction for the first time among China enterprises. The company also achieved 10 years of active participation in the Dow Jones Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) by completing the last CSA cycle in 2025. Additionally, the company was listed in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (DJBIC) for both World and Asia Pacific.
Sands China’s environmental sustainability efforts are part of the Sands ECO360 global sustainability strategy of parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. Sands ECO360 utilises measures like energy saving, resource recycling, conservation and community engagement to help minimise the company’s environmental impact and lead the way in sustainable building development and resort operations. More information about the programme is available at https://www.sands.com/responsibility/planet/#our-program-sands-eco360.
Photo caption: Sands China’s properties turn off exterior lights and non-essential indoor lights for one hour Saturday during Earth Hour 2026, joining businesses and individuals around the world to increase climate change awareness.
Photo caption: Sands China holds a night exploration activity at the Taipa Grande Natural Park March 21, as part of the 2026 Sands ECO360 Ambassador Green Leadership Program. A group of Sands ECO360 Ambassadors ventured into Macao’s countryside to observe the behaviours and habitats of nocturnal wildlife.
Photo caption: Sands China and WWF China hold an opening ceremony Friday for their co-organised exhibition “Give an Hour for Earth: Take Action for a Living Planet,” at The Venetian Macao’s Level 3 Circle Hall.