'A Sustainable Future – Pioneering MiMEP Innovation' Summit – Leading the Way in Sustainable Development!
HKGBC 15th Anniversary: Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence in Building a Green and Sustainable Future
Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Award 2024 Presentation Ceremony – Fostering a Greener Shopping Environment with Malls and Shops
Successful Conclusion of the Inaugural "GO Green Futureproofing Green Building @ Qianhai" Forum: Presenting the First Batch of BEAM Plus Certificates to Buildings Outside Hong Kong
CPD Event – Technical Visit to The Henderson, a New Green Building Icon
'A Sustainable Future – Pioneering MiMEP Innovation' Summit – Leading the Way in Sustainable Development!
The 'A Sustainable Future – Pioneering MiMEP Innovation' Summit, jointly hosted by Hysan Development and Chinachem Group, concluded successfully on 10 December 2024. The event highlighted the successful, most extensive adoption of Multi-trade integrated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MiMEP) in the Lee Garden Eight development project in Causeway Bay.
Gathering over 1,000 participants, including policymakers and industry experts, the Summit emphasised the importance of innovative construction methods like MiMEP for Hong Kong's economic competitiveness and sustainable development. The Summit was graced by Ms Bernadette LINN, JP, Secretary for Development, The Government of the HKSAR, who made the Opening Remarks. She emphasised the importance of driving innovation in the construction industry through the adoption of sustainable construction technologies, including MiMEP method.
Mr Ricky LUI, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Hysan Development, shared how MiMEP is transforming the construction and business landscape, particularly in Hysan's signature development project Lee Garden Eight, where MiMEP has been adopted on an unprecedented scale in the private sector. MiMEP is not just a tool but a comprehensive strategy that combines sustainability with operational excellence, setting an example for urban development in Hong Kong.
In Leaders Dialogue, industry stakeholders discussed MiMEP's potential in addressing challenges such as workforce aging, carbon emissions reduction, and faster construction timelines. Policy support, commercial viability, talent development and technological advancement were highlighted as essential for driving construction innovation.
The Roundtable Discussion focused on Lee Garden Eight as a case study for successful MiMEP implementation, emphasising the need for professional development in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and on-site installation skills, and the importance of close collaboration within the ecosystem. The discussion also explored the positive impact of sustainable practices on the office leasing market, where tenants increasingly prioritise eco-friendly and efficient spaces.
Lee Garden Eight marks a major strategic expansion of Hysan's core footprint, adding approximately 1.1 million square feet to its asset portfolio. The project will bring a multitude of benefits to the community with a number of sustainable features, including 60,000 square feet of green landscape in the form of an urban park, footbridge connections to enhance connectivity and walkability, as well as measures to enhance resource efficiency in areas such as energy consumption, renewable energy, waste management and water conservation to provide an eco-friendly and comfortable environment for tenants and visitors. The project aims to obtain the highest ratings of green and wellness certificates internationally and locally. Notably, over 2.7 million square feet of Hysan's GFA portfolio in Causeway Bay is already certified as green buildings, further reinforcing the company's commitment to sustainability.
HKGBC 15th Anniversary: Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence in Building a Green and Sustainable Future
On 3 December 2024, the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) was delighted to host its 15th Anniversary Celebration Cocktail at The Henderson Ballroom, Cloud 39, a certified BEAM Plus Platinum building and Grand Award Winner of the Green Building Award 2021. The gathering graciously welcomed nearly 300 distinguished guests, including the Guest of Honour, Ms Bernadette LINN, JP, Secretary for Development, The Government of the HKSAR, and Mr Ricky LAU, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), The Government of the HKSAR, as well as Legislative Council Members, Government Officials, HKGBC Founding Members, and Former Chairmen, Directors, Members and Working Partners of the Council. Representatives from diverse sectors convened to celebrate and toast the HKGBC's remarkable achievements over the past 15 years.
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The celebration event culminated in a poignant moment as the current and past Chairmen – Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, Ir Dr Andrew CHAN, Ir Dr Conrad WONG, Sr Prof. Bay WONG and Mr CHEUNG Hau-wai – presented symbolic gifts that represented key milestones of the HKGBC’s 15-year journey, a powerful symbol of continuity and future progress.
Looking forward, the Council is dedicated to advancing BEAM Plus, launching new initiatives, fostering cross-sector collaboration, sharing knowledge, and nurturing green building talent. These initiatives aim to steer the industry towards carbon neutrality by 2050 and position Hong Kong as the world's exemplar of green building development.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Henderson Land Development Company Limited for being the Special Sponsor of the HKGBC 15th Anniversary Celebration Cocktail, providing the perfect setting for a memorable evening. Henderson Land, a Platinum Patron Member of the HKGBC, has a long-term commitment to sustainability and is a pioneer in green building and sustainable practices, leveraging innovation and technology to create smarter living environments.
Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Award 2024 Presentation Ceremony – Fostering a Greener Shopping Environment with Malls and Shops
The Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Award 2024 (HKGSA 2024) Presentation Ceremony, funded by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), was successfully held on 10 December 2024. Over 100 guests came together to laud the remarkable contributions made by the winning shopping malls and shops in promoting a green shopping environment in Hong Kong throughout the past year.
The HKGSA Award marked its fifth edition this year. In addition to the regular commendation on the industry’s green stories and collaborative projects, this year’s event introduced the new “Excellent Green Practices Award” to further enhance industry engagement and participation in the field of waste management. This new Award recognises the efforts of shopping malls and shops in waste reduction and supports the Government's waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
Ir Prof. Steve WONG, Chairman of the Environment & Sustainability Committee of The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce presented the awards to the winning organisations.
To promote industry exchange and collaboration, Ir Prof. Steve WONG, Chairman of the Environment & Sustainability Committee of The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, shared valuable insights on sustainable business strategies in the retail sector at a special session titled "Balancing Green Together". He applied a simple and precise formula to illustrate the factors of implementing green measures in malls’ and shops’ operations, including the application of green technology, and the power of continuous actions and collaboration. His presentation encouraged the industry to work together towards achieving carbon neutrality, material balance, environmental balance, and financial balance.
Ir Prof. Steve WONG, Chairman of the Environment & Sustainability Committee of The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, shared valuable insights on sustainable business strategies in the retail sector.
To foster mutual learning among industry practitioners, sharing sessions were also organised during the Ceremony. Representatives from the winning organisations, including Chow Sang Sang, Towngas Cooking Centre, Tai Po Mega Mall, Times Square, Link Real Estate Investment Trust and Citywalk, were invited to share their best green practices. Chow Sang Sang, recipient of “Green Shop of the Year”, showcased its achievements ranging from sustainable in-store design and green activities for staff, to collaborations with local start-ups on an artificial coral restoration programme, all with the aim of promoting social green behaviour among its staff and customers. Times Square, recipient of “Green Mall of the Year”, likewise introduced its advanced technologies and innovative measures, such as the adoption of “iPaint” cooling paint on its rooftop condenser water pipes to effectively reduce energy consumption, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability.
Moving forward, to further enhance the effectiveness of the Award, the Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Award will be changed to a biennial event starting from the next edition, scheduled to take place in 2026. In line with this reform, the Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance will organise a series of capacity building workshops and seminars in 2025 to provide Alliance Members with insights into emerging trends in the green shopping environment. These initiatives will help Alliance Members be better prepared for the forthcoming Award.
The Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance looks forward to welcoming more shopping malls and stores who want to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. By working together, we can create a greener shopping environment and strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
The Council would like to extend its congratulations once again to all of this year’s award winners and express its gratitude for the contributions made by everyone towards building a green shopping environment in Hong Kong. Click HERE for the full Awardees List.
Successful Conclusion of the Inaugural "GO Green Futureproofing Green Building @ Qianhai" Forum: Presenting the First Batch of BEAM Plus Certificates to Buildings Outside Hong Kong
Co-organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), BEAM Society Limited (BSL) and Shenzhen Green Building Association (SGBA), the inaugural "GO Green Futureproofing Green Building @ Qianhai" Forum concluded successfully on 22 November at the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub. Nearly 200 guests and participants attended to learn from the Forum and witness the first batch of "BEAM Plus Existing Buildings" certificates presented to buildings outside Hong Kong. The Forum focused on green building standards in the Greater Bay Area, technological applications, ESG and green finance, green construction materials, as well as case studies of innovative green buildings.
The officiating guests gathered for a group photo, symbolising their collaborative efforts towards achieving carbon neutrality.
During the event, Mr Ivan FU, Director of the HKGBC and Chairman of the Green Labelling Committee, along with Ir Harry LAI, BBS, Executive Director of the HKGBC, presented the first batch of "BEAM Plus Existing Buildings" certificates to three hotels under China Resources Longdation Company Limited (CR Longdation) located in Shenzhen Bay, Xiaojing Bay and Xiong’an. This signifies an important step for BEAM Plus as it extends its influence beyond Hong Kong.
Mr Ivan FU Chin-shing (1st left), Director of the HKGBC and Chairman of the Green Labelling Committee, and Ir Harry LAI Hon-chung, BBS (1st right), Executive Director of the HKGBC, presenting the first batch of BEAM Plus Existing Buildings certificates outside Hong Kong to the representatives of CR Longdation.
Over the six-month promotional period, more than 15 projects outside Hong Kong confirmed their participation in various BEAM Plus assessments, including new buildings, existing buildings and interior fitting-out works. These projects span Qianhai, Guangzhou, Macau and Africa, reflecting the versatility and growing recognition of BEAM Plus.
The HKGBC and BSL welcome developers and property owners to register their properties or construction projects outside Hong Kong for BEAM Plus assessment. These extraterritorial projects will be eligible for a special fee concession if registered by 31 December 2025.
Ms WANG Xiang-yu, the Secretary-General of SGBA, along with a group of guests, actively participated in the roundtable discussion on the development direction of the green building industry in the Greater Bay Area.
Members of the Green Building Industry Alliance in Guangdong-HongKong-Macao Greater Bay Area discussed the application direction of green building materials at a roundtable meeting.
CPD Event – Technical Visit to The Henderson, a New Green Building Icon
On 7 December, the HKGBC organised an inspirational new CPD event for green building practitioners: a technical visit to The Henderson. The event attracted an enthusiastic group of 40 practitioners, who learnt how smart green principles are integrated into modern buildings to achieve sustainable development goals.
The green building practitioners took a group photo in front of the art piece located in the 3/F lobby of The Henderson.
The event began with a sharing session. Representatives from Henderson Land Development Company Limited, Arup, WSP Asia Limited, ATAL Technologies Limited, and Intelli Global Corporation Limited shared diverse perspectives on integrating smart designs to enhance sustainability. Their presentations highlighted the key features of The Henderson, including hybrid ventilation that facilitates natural airflow throughout the offices during moderate weather conditions, the building’s high-tech four-ply, double-curved insulated glass facade, and its Lift Sterilisation Pod.
During the guided tour, participants visited Cloud 39, located on the top floor of The Henderson. Hong Kong’s highest all-glass-skylight banquet hall, the venue’s design is inspired by a Bauhinia bud about to blossom. The banquet hall features an 8m-high clear glass ceiling and a column-free layout that offers panoramic views of the city’s skyline. After exploring the interior, the group proceeded to Chater Garden to view the building’s impressive exterior from afar.
Ir Dr Edward CHAN, Deputy General Manager of the Project Management Department of Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd., welcomed the green building practitioners and introduced the various smart design elements within the building and Cloud 39.
Recognised as an icon of sustainable commercial architecture in Hong Kong, The Henderson has achieved pre-certified ratings from multiple green and healthy building designations, including BEAM Plus Provisional Platinum rating, and WELL Core and Shell Platinum Level Pre-certification. Its operations incorporate patented technology and IoT capabilities, such as energy-efficient climate control and real-time outdoor weather monitoring, to enhance sustainability and create a vibrant environment for occupants and the surrounding community.
Participants visited Chater Garden to enjoy the panoramic view of the building, marking a successful conclusion to the event.
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