"Go Green Shopping" – Sharing on the development of Green Shopping Environment
Adding Green to Workplace
Sun Hung Kai Properties presents its 2018/19 Sustainability Report, detailing latest work and achievements, and its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) recently published the ’2018/19 Sustainability Report’ which sets out SHKP’s efforts and milestones to achieve sustainability in the financial year ended 30 June 2019. The report highlights SHKP’s commitment to engaging with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), believing the business sector has a crucial role in this vital global agenda. Adhering to its belief in Building Homes with Heart, SHKP regularly reviews its business and sustainability approach, and has identified eight SDGs to focus on to advance Hong Kong’s sustainable development.
SHKP continues to receive notable recognition in sustainability-related indices. As at the date of the report, it maintained one of the top three performers among all industries in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index for the second consecutive year and a constituent member of the FTSE4Good Global Index series of London. The Group also ranked fourth in the Hong Kong Business Sustainability Index, with a ‘Pace-setter’ rating.
Key highlights of SHKP’s sustainability work and achievements in the 2018/19 financial year are as follows:
• Identified and pledged to contribute to the eight most relevant United Nations’ SDGs
• Performed an internal study to prepare business to respond to extreme weather conditions caused by climate change
• Recorded remarkable progress in achieving the Group’s 2019/20 electricity-saving target at SHKP’s managed properties
• SHKP’s 37-year-old headquarters, Sun Hung Kai Centre, obtained the ‘Excellent’ rating in Energy Use under the Selective Scheme - BEAM Plus Existing Buildings V2.0
• Partnered with Green Power to launch Hong Kong’s first countryside and beach clean-up mobile application
| A recent beach clean-up at Nai Chung in Sai Kung, carried out by SHKP volunteers and their children as well as primary school students, teachers and parents. |
Innovative technologies and solutions
• Introduced the use of drones and realistic 3D models in property development projects
People-centred work environment
• Continued to provide 24-hour counselling and emotional support for all SHKP staff
Community-focused programmes
• The SHKP Vertical Run for Charity – Race to Hong Kong ICC drew over 17,000 participants over the past seven years
• The Group sponsored and established the SHKP Cycling Academy with the Cycling Association of Hong Kong, China to promote cycling training among secondary school students
"Go Green Shopping" – Sharing on the development of Green Shopping Environment
| Winners of the HKGSA Award were interviewed in the TV Programme “Go Green Shopping” |
The awardees are as below:
| Award | Awarded Organisation |
| Best Guidance to Tenant Award | Cityplaza |
| Best Green Culture Award | K11 Art Mall |
| Best Tenant Companion Award |
Kornhill Plaza
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Best Sharing Partner Award
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Metropolis Plaza
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| Best Green Practice in Malls - Champion | Pacific Place |
| Best Green Practice in Shops (Retail Sector) - Champion | CHA LING Hong Kong Limited |
| Best Green Practice in Shops (Catering Sector) - Champion | Kabushikigaisha Group (Mou Mou Club/ Yoogane/ Gyukaku Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant/ On-Yasai) |
| Best Green Practice in Shops (Catering Sector) - 1st runner-up | Birdland (Hong Kong) Limited (KFC) |
| Best Green Practice in Shops (Catering Sector) - 1st runner-up | Flame at Towngas Avenue |
Moreover, the segment series also interviewed Chinachem Group to share the view on green shopping environment from a developer’s perspective.
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Adding Green to Workplace
| At South Island Place, the Grade-A office building in Wong Chuk Hang, a roof garden is built. The building also achieved Final Platinum rating under BEAM Plus New Buildings. |
Have you ever grumbled at your stuffy and gloomy workplace that lowers your productivity? Let’s think of transforming the office into green!
To improve the office environment, an indoor vertical green wall can be considered, as it can help beautify the office and purify the air. Companies may also demonstrate caring for employees by providing corporate social responsibility facilities at office, like nursery room, recreational facilities, etc. In fact, a pleasant and healthy office environment can safeguard employees’ well-being, as well as enhance their productivity!
There are a number of examples of green offices and commercial buildings in Hong Kong. Hongkong Land Head Office Renovation recently achieved Platinum rating under BEAM Plus Interiors. Another headquarter building - Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wong Fung Ling Memorial Building, has achieved Excellent Grade in Indoor Environmental Quality aspect of BEAM Plus Existing Buildings V2.0 Selective Scheme, subsequent to Site Aspect, Water Use and Management aspects. The indoor air quality is monitored in order to maintain healthy indoor environment.
Apart from the indoor environment, site aspect is also the key to green building. South Island Place, a Grade-A office building, achieved Final Platinum rating under BEAM Plus New Buildings. Greenery spans across 40% of the building roof. It helps to lower the floor temperature, resulting in lower energy consumption in air conditioning. Green roof helps alleviate urban heat island effect as well.
Let’s find out more green offices and commercial buildings at BEAM Plus Online Exhibition !