On March 21 at 6 pm, Samsung India offices across the country turned off their lights for one hour to help raise awareness on climate change and energy inequality mark. This year marks the second global lights-out campaign by Samsung.

Samsung India Headquarters in Gurgaon before (left) and during the Earth Hour on March 21

Samsung Research Institute- Delhi switch off lights for the ‘Share the Light’ campaign.

Samsung’s ‘Share the Light’ campaign preceded the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)’s Earth Hour, which was held on March 24 this year. Samsung Electronics chose to operate its program on a weekday to maximize the effect of turning the lights off, including reducing office CO2 emissions and heightening public awareness.

Digital City, Suwon, Korea before (left) and after lights-out

Globally, Forty five Samsung offices including Samsung Electronics headquarters in Suwon, Korea, participated in the initiative, reducing an estimated 9,400 kilograms of carbon dioxide emission. The electricity cost saved, coupled with employee donations, will help fund the delivery of 1,000 solar-powered LED lamps to regions suffering from power shortages.