Hang Lung Teams Up with Green Startup and NGO to Shape Circularity in Hong Kong
Nan Fung Group Launches Its First Sustainability Report
Creating a Solution – The Hong Kong Green Building Council Launched the Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme
Hong Kong Green Building Week 2023 Celebrates Grand Kick Off
The Jockey Club BEAM Plus in Schools Project Concluded Successfully With a Closing Ceremony
The 11th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Conference on Building Operation and Maintenance
Hang Lung Teams Up with Green Startup and NGO to Shape Circularity in Hong Kong
Hang Lung Properties has partnered with Sustainable Office Solutions (SOS), a green startup based in Hong Kong, and Crossroads Foundation, a local non-profit organisation, to implement a comprehensive resource utilisation scheme for its Hong Kong Office Rejuvenation Project. By reusing, redistributing, or recycling over 3,200 office resources, the first phase of the collaboration has successfully diverted nearly 140,000 kg of municipal waste from landfills and helped avoid more than 510 tons of carbon emissions, which is equivalent to the emissions generated by over 3,000 flights between Hong Kong and Singapore. The collaboration has also achieved impressive social impacts.
Hang Lung has embarked on a rejuvenation project for its Hong Kong offices since May this year, aiming to create workspaces that foster wellness, engagement, and a collaborative culture. As sustainability is one of its core values, the Company conducted thorough reviews to identify ways to minimise the Project's environmental impact and promote the well-being of its employees and the wider community.
This initiative aligns with Hang Lung's 2030 Sustainability Goals and Targets as well as 25 x 25 Sustainability Targets for resource management. The Company hopes to make it an industry best practice, inspiring others to join forces in accelerating the transition to a circular economy in Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit: https://www.hanglung.com/en-us/media/press-releases/2023/20230816
Nan Fung Group Launches Its First Sustainability Report
Nan Fung Group is delighted to present its inaugural sustainability report – SEWIT Report 2022-23, with the theme “Pioneering for an Intergenerational Future.”
With a long-term vision of building a sustainable and resilient community, the Group has grown from its humble textile roots in Hong Kong into an ever-evolving conglomerate with a solid global presence. Even with a rich history of 69 years, the launch of the SEWIT report stands as a significant milestone for the Group, as it showcases the Group’s commitment, collective efforts and performance in realising its sustainability framework – SEWIT.
Moving ahead, Nan Fung Group will continue to publish sustainability reports regularly to keep its stakeholders informed of its sustainability commitments, progress and achievements as it expands the reach of the SEWIT framework. The Group aspires to join hands with the wider community to pioneer a sustainable and intergenerational future.
Welcome to read the report HERE and share your feedback with Nan Fung Group at SEWIT@nanfung.com.
Creating a Solution – The Hong Kong Green Building Council Launched the Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme
The Hong Kong Green Building Council has launched the highly anticipated "Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme", marking a significant milestone towards carbon neutrality. At the Launching Ceremony on 26 September, certifications were awarded to 29 projects from 7 pioneering developers and property management companies, setting visionary goals for Hong Kong's built environment.
With over 800 industry leaders and experts in attendance, this initiative reinforces the shared commitment to driving energy efficiency and carbon reduction for a greener future. The event was graced by esteemed officiating guests, including Mr WONG Chuen-fai, JP, Commissioner for Climate Change of The Office of Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality, Environment and Ecology Bureau, The Government of the HKSAR, Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC, Ir PAN Shu-jie, Chairman of the Sustainable Development Committee of the HKGBC, Ir Dr Cary CHAN, JP, Executive Director of the HKGBC, and Ir Dr Raymond YAU, General Manager – Technical Services & Sustainable Development of Swire Properties Limited and HKGBC Climate Change Framework For Built Environment Chapter 3 Convenor.
The "Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme" is an integral part of the HKGBC Climate Change Framework For Built Environment, which was first introduced in June this year. It not only strengthens the Council and its partners' commitment to driving transformative change in the Hong Kong construction industry but also advances the collective vision of making Hong Kong a low-carbon city. Since its launch, the framework has received over 7,000 downloads from 39 global regions, underscoring its influence on industry stakeholders and reinforcing Hong Kong's leadership position worldwide.
The event also signified a collaboration between the building and green finance sectors with the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) as a supporting partner. Dr MA Jun, Chairman and President of the HKGFA, highlighted the importance of green finance in driving decarbonisation efforts in building sector during his keynote speech. Additionally, the Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme has been included in the discussion paper of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Prototype of a Green Classification Framework for Hong Kong, further highlighting the recognition of the scheme by the authority.
The HKGBC's Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme exemplifies a collective dedication to combat climate change and create a more sustainable built environment.
Learn more about the Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme here: https://zcrbc.hkgbc.org.hk/
To download the “HKGBC Climate Change Framework For Built Environment”: https://general.hkgbc.org.hk/download/ccf/index.php?ref=33994002
With over 800 industry leaders and experts in attendance, this initiative reinforces the shared commitment to driving energy efficiency and carbon reduction for a greener future. The event was graced by esteemed officiating guests, including Mr WONG Chuen-fai, JP, Commissioner for Climate Change of The Office of Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality, Environment and Ecology Bureau, The Government of the HKSAR, Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC, Ir PAN Shu-jie, Chairman of the Sustainable Development Committee of the HKGBC, Ir Dr Cary CHAN, JP, Executive Director of the HKGBC, and Ir Dr Raymond YAU, General Manager – Technical Services & Sustainable Development of Swire Properties Limited and HKGBC Climate Change Framework For Built Environment Chapter 3 Convenor.
The "Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme" is an integral part of the HKGBC Climate Change Framework For Built Environment, which was first introduced in June this year. It not only strengthens the Council and its partners' commitment to driving transformative change in the Hong Kong construction industry but also advances the collective vision of making Hong Kong a low-carbon city. Since its launch, the framework has received over 7,000 downloads from 39 global regions, underscoring its influence on industry stakeholders and reinforcing Hong Kong's leadership position worldwide.
The event also signified a collaboration between the building and green finance sectors with the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) as a supporting partner. Dr MA Jun, Chairman and President of the HKGFA, highlighted the importance of green finance in driving decarbonisation efforts in building sector during his keynote speech. Additionally, the Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme has been included in the discussion paper of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Prototype of a Green Classification Framework for Hong Kong, further highlighting the recognition of the scheme by the authority.
The HKGBC's Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme exemplifies a collective dedication to combat climate change and create a more sustainable built environment.
Learn more about the Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification Scheme here: https://zcrbc.hkgbc.org.hk/
To download the “HKGBC Climate Change Framework For Built Environment”: https://general.hkgbc.org.hk/download/ccf/index.php?ref=33994002
Hong Kong Green Building Week 2023 Celebrates Grand Kick Off
Co-organised by the Construction Industry Council and the Hong Kong Green Building Council, the Hong Kong Green Building Week 2023 officially kicked off on 23 September at the Atrium of the Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The event was officiated by Ms Diane WONG Shuk-han, JP, Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Ir Thomas HO On-sing, JP, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council, and Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of the Hong Kong Green Building Council. Over 100 industry professionals and members of the public attended the ceremony, together witnessing the commencement of this important annual public event to promote green building.
Promotional Video for Hong Kong Green Building Week 2023
The new promotional video for Hong Kong Green Building Week 2023 was showcased during the event’s kick-off ceremony. The video, themed "Unite Green Building Powers, Fight for Carbon Neutrality by 2050!" features Captain Green Building assembling four Green Building Rangers who each represent the four major Green Building Powers. This fun and informative video illustrates how Green Buildings can benefit human life and reduce carbon emissions, and emphasises how green buildings can contribute to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Kick-off Ceremony
During the kick-off ceremony, the three officiating guests not only shared insights on the Government's and industry's plans and initiatives to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions, they also responded to the theme of "Unite Green Building Powers, Fight for Carbon Neutrality by 2050!" by wearing "Power Bracelets" made from environmentally friendly materials. These symbolise the collaborative efforts of Government, industry, and the public in promoting the widespread adoption of green building practices. Together, we can mobilise the entire city to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050! The ceremony included the announcement of various activities and initiatives to engage members of the public in Hong Kong Green Building Week 2023. To conclude the event, the officiating guests and others posed for a group photo while making a gesture representing "zero carbon", affirming the importance of unity to realise the vision of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Green Building Game Tour
Another highlight of Hong Kong Green Building Week 2023, the Green Building Game Tour attracted hundreds of participants to join themed green building guided tours led by green building experts. The programme covered a wide range of facilities, including the West Kowloon Cultural District, San Wai Sewage Treatment Works, InnoCell, and AIRSIDE. All participants enjoyed the unique experience of learning about different green building features and engaging in inspirational workshops.
Additionally, the Green Building Power Station, a giant gashapon machine, appeared in four green buildings during Hong Kong Green Building Week, namely Central Market, Cityplaza, Metroplaza, and Langham Place. Participants had the chance to finish green building-related tasks inside the capsules, enhancing their knowledge about green buildings, and receiving eco-friendly souvenirs as rewards.
Biz-Green Dress Day 2023 Highlight Video
The Biz-Green Dress Day was successfully held on 6 September. This year, we achieved record-breaking support, attracting over 200 companies and organisations to join us. On the event day, the mascots, Captain Green Building and Hanson, visited the offices of Henderson Land Development and Schneider Electric. The staff of both companies were dressed in professional yet light and stylish attire, incorporating the four colours of the four Green Building Powers. During their visits, Captain Green Building and Hanson shared valuable tips on low-carbon office operations. Over 50 companies and organisations also participated in this year’s “4-Colour Biz-Green Outfits Social Media Challenge”. For the complete list of winners and their works, please refer to the Highlight Video.
The Jockey Club BEAM Plus in Schools Project Concluded Successfully With a Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony of the Jockey Club BEAM Plus in Schools Project was successfully held on 18 September 2023 (Monday). The event was attended by over 200 esteemed guests and school representatives. The honourable guests presented the first batch of BEAM Plus Existing Schools V1.0 certificate to the 125 schools participated in the Project.
Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, organised by Business Environment Council, and co-organised by Hong Kong Green Building Council and BEAM Society Limited, and supported by Education Bureau, Environment and Ecology Bureau, and Electrical and Mechanical Service Department, the 45-month Jockey Club BEAM Plus in Schools Project was launched to assist 125 primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong to reduce carbon footprint and promote the concepts of green building among the next generation. This ground-breaking Project assists schools in carrying out retrofitting works, launching a serious of educational activities to promote green building concept to the younger generation, and creating a brand new BEAM Plus Existing Schools assessment tool to certify the participating schools into green schools.
During the Closing Ceremony, Dr Patrick LAM, Chief Principal of ELCHK Lutheran Academy and Ms TAM Fung-ting, Principal of Ho Ming Primary School were invited to share their expertise in cultivating green campuses through hardware upgrades and environmental education. The Principals encouraged the school practitioners to join hands to move the sustainability journey forward. In addition, five Green Building Student Ambassadors from ELCHK Lutheran Secondary School and Ho Fung College (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) shared their experiences in participating in the Student Ambassadors Programme of the Project. These young leaders also elaborated their works to promote green building at schools. Moreover, students from Ho Fung College also shared their school’s experience in implementing waste audit, demonstrating their proactive preparedness for the upcoming Municipal Solid Waste Charging to be enacted in Hong Kong in the coming year.
The 45-month Jockey Club BEAM Plus in Schools Project brings together 125 primary and secondary schools to take a great leap forward to create a sustainable city in Hong Kong, fostering positive impacts in reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment.
The 11th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Conference on Building Operation and Maintenance
The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) recently had the honour of participating in the 11th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Conference on Building Operation and Maintenance, which was held at the Macao Science Center on 15 September 2023. Using the theme of “Sustainable Development and Smart Application of Innovative Technology for GBA Building Facilities Towards Carbon Neutrality”, this important event provided an excellent platform for fostering professional technical exchange. The conference focused on the themes of sustainable development and the smart application of innovative technologies, with the collective aim of working towards carbon neutrality.
During the conference, Ir Dr Cary CHAN, JP, Executive Director of the Council, delivered a keynote speech, sharing valuable insights on building energy efficiency with the attendees. Furthermore, Ir Dr Paul SAT, Head of Industry Practices and Research, and Mr TW FUNG, Manager - Energy Services from the Council, contributed to the conference by presenting technical papers that showcased their expertise and knowledge on enhancing energy performance through the smart application of technologies, retrofitting strategies, and retro-commissioning (RCx) techniques.
During the conference, Ir Dr Cary CHAN, JP, Executive Director of the Council, delivered a keynote speech, sharing valuable insights on building energy efficiency with the attendees. Furthermore, Ir Dr Paul SAT, Head of Industry Practices and Research, and Mr TW FUNG, Manager - Energy Services from the Council, contributed to the conference by presenting technical papers that showcased their expertise and knowledge on enhancing energy performance through the smart application of technologies, retrofitting strategies, and retro-commissioning (RCx) techniques.
Ir Dr Cary CHAN, JP, Executive Director of the HKGBC delivered a keynote speech in the conference.
The technical paper authored by Ir Dr Paul SAT – which was titled "Using Operational Data to Assess the Energy Performance of Existing Commercial Buildings for Facilitating the Achievement of Long-Term Energy/Carbon Reduction Targets" – sheds light on the importance of reducing operational carbon emissions through energy-saving measures such as replacement, retrofitting, and retro-commissioning (RCx). The paper underscores the need for the development of an assessment platform that enables continuous monitoring and reporting of energy performance improvements to building owners, thereby promoting a series of energy-saving initiatives.
By providing insights and recommendations on energy performance assessments and improvements, the paper underscores the HKGBC's commitment to promoting sustainable development in the building industry. The research presented in the paper serves as a valuable resource for building owners, professionals, and stakeholders, encouraging them to implement energy-saving measures and contribute to the long-term goal of achieving energy and carbon reduction targets. By disseminating valuable research and practical insights, the Council continues to play a vital role in helping Hong Kong’s building industry decarbonise and advance towards net zero.
Representatives from the Council, Ir Dr Paul SAT (left) and Mr TW FUNG (right) , presented technical papers in the conference.
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