AstraZeneca Philippines supports Earth Hour

AstraZeneca Philippines supports the Earth Hour - 28 March 2009, Saturday, 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

As part of AstraZeneca's Corporate Responsibilty, we are committed to minimising our impact on climate change.

Earth Hour is a massive social movement aimed to mobilize action against climate change through the simple act of turning off lights. This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.

We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.

http://www.earthhour.org/voteearth/

The Philippines was the first Southeast Asian nation to pledge support. Its flagship cities of Pasay, Manila, Parañaque and Makati observed a switch-off ceremony and enveloped the entire Roxas Boulevard seaside strip in symbolic darkness. Popular landmarks such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Mall of Asia were blanketed in darkness. Lights-out activities were instigated by a million Filipinos in over 50 major towns and cities across the nation.

"Earth Hour 2008 remains the country’s largest environmental action. Last year, total power savings amounted to 80MWh. 56MWh was saved in Luzon alone - equivalent to shutting down a coal-fired power plant for one hour. More important than the power we saved was the awareness and positive action generated. This year, Earth Hour 2009 hopes to inspire at least 10 million Filipinos to unite and act for the environment," explains Earth Hour National Director Yeb Saño.