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2026-03-30

Mercedes-Benz Arena Conveys Green Power through Diverse Initiatives, Give an Hour for Earth

March 28, 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour. As a renowned cultural and entertainment landmark in Shanghai, Mercedes-Benz Arena upholds the green philosophy centered on "Mercedes-Benz Arena Shine – SUSTAINABILITY” and has curated a series of activities themed on Earth Hour, including a Craft Workshop, merchandise redemption for low-carbon actions, and the "EARTH BEATS" open mic music event, engaging the public to put environmental protection into practice.

Since its launch, the event has received an enthusiastic response, attracting over a hundred members to participate actively. To cater to different age groups and interests, the venue has skillfully incorporated eco-friendly concepts into its activities: the Craft Workshop, allows participants to create eco-themed pieces such as Earth-shaped designs, with their own hands, deepening their awareness of environmental protection through creativity; meanwhile, the merchandise redemption for low-carbon actions encourages the public to accumulate low-carbon credentials via green travel and exchange them for the arena's custom eco-friendly merchandise, integrating environmental protection into daily life.

In the evening, the "EARTH BEATS" acoustic open mic was held warmly at Gate 3 of the Retail Area. Adhering to the environmental philosophy of " Power Outage, Fun Continues ", the event was presented in a pure unplugged form. Invited bands performed on the same stage with citizens, creating a lively atmosphere that drew a large crowd of onlookers. The event was attended by people of all ages, making it not only a carnival of music but also a moment where the original aspiration of environmental protection took root quietly in laughter and joy.

At 8:30 p.m. that evening, the Mercedes-Benz Arena joined over a thousand landmarks worldwide in a simultaneous lights-out ceremony. Bathed in soft light, the event demonstrated active support for environmental initiatives and collectively commemorated the original vision and mission of the 20th anniversary of "Earth Hour", transforming the concept of "Give an hour for Earth" into a tangible, hands-on consensus for action.

Mercedes-Benz Arena has always embedded corporate social responsibility at the core of its development, integrating green and eco-friendly principles into every aspect of venue operation and every detail of all events. Taking the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour in 2026 as an opportunity, the arena has used engaging interactive activities as a bridge, enabling the public to perceive the significance of low-carbon lifestyle through a relaxed and enjoyable experience, and making environmental protection concepts truly enter people's lives and hearts. Moving forward, the arena will continue to center its efforts around the "Mercedes-Benz Arena Shine" as the core, deepen community engagement, keep exploring new models of integrating environmental protection with culture and entertainment, fulfill its green responsibilities through more diverse initiatives. By joining hands with all sectors of society to build a green ecosystem, Mercedes-Benz Arena will ensure that the power of sustainability continues to spread.