Nan Fung Group Launches SEWIT Report 2024-25 to Accelerate Sustainable Momentum
Relive the Inspiration from Schneider Electric Innovation Summit Hong Kong 2025!
[Green Building Award 2025 – Sponsor's Message] Swire Properties Tops Global and Local Sustainability Rankings Again
Green Building Award 2025 – 65 Winners Announced at the Award Presentation Dinner
Launch of the Environment and Conservation Fund Green Building Education and Capacity Building Programmes and YouTube Video Series
Nan Fung Group Launches SEWIT Report 2024-25 to Accelerate Sustainable Momentum
Nan Fung Group has released its latest sustainability report — SEWIT Report 2024–25 — reaffirming its vision to “Do Good and Do Well, with Love.” The report demonstrates how the Group continues to embed an impact-driven mindset across its operations through the five SEWIT pillars: Social Cohesion, Environment, Wellness, Innovation, and Technology.
Social Cohesion
Nan Fung became the first company in Hong Kong to set a social value target of HK$100 million by 2030. In 2024–25, it generated or facilitated HK$52 million in social value globally, bringing the cumulative total since 2022 to HK$86.3 million.
Environment
The Group expanded its disclosure to include Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions under SBT for the first time, presenting a more comprehensive view of its value chain impact. Climate adaptation assessments were completed at AIRSIDE in Hong Kong and 99 City Road in London, guiding responses to climate-related risks. The Group also completed a TNFD-aligned feasibility study to inform the design of a Group-level Nature Strategy focused on biodiversity.
Wellness
Nan Fung established the SEWell Six Pillars of Employee Wellness — spanning physical, mental, social, occupational, financial, and community wellbeing — with clear metrics for improvement. The SEWell Community further encouraged employee-led initiatives that enhance wellbeing and connection.
Innovation
Nan Fung mobilised 45% of tenants in Hong Kong — and 67% globally — to drive sustainability together through its tenant-landlord engagement programme, the Net Positive Lease. The NF Hackathon encouraged innovative ideas for process efficiency and social value creation, and, having expanded globally, achieved a 30% increase in participation.
Technology
The Group expanded its integrated data management platform to enhance operational intelligence, and piloted innovative solutions such as Quantum Optimisation Technology and EcoSonic Air Filtration to improve environmental performance. The integration of AI-enabled systems continues to drive smarter and more informed decision-making across its property portfolio.
Welcome to read the Nan Fung SEWIT Report and share your feedback with Nan Fung Group at [email protected].
Social Cohesion
Nan Fung became the first company in Hong Kong to set a social value target of HK$100 million by 2030. In 2024–25, it generated or facilitated HK$52 million in social value globally, bringing the cumulative total since 2022 to HK$86.3 million.
Environment
The Group expanded its disclosure to include Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions under SBT for the first time, presenting a more comprehensive view of its value chain impact. Climate adaptation assessments were completed at AIRSIDE in Hong Kong and 99 City Road in London, guiding responses to climate-related risks. The Group also completed a TNFD-aligned feasibility study to inform the design of a Group-level Nature Strategy focused on biodiversity.
Wellness
Nan Fung established the SEWell Six Pillars of Employee Wellness — spanning physical, mental, social, occupational, financial, and community wellbeing — with clear metrics for improvement. The SEWell Community further encouraged employee-led initiatives that enhance wellbeing and connection.
Innovation
Nan Fung mobilised 45% of tenants in Hong Kong — and 67% globally — to drive sustainability together through its tenant-landlord engagement programme, the Net Positive Lease. The NF Hackathon encouraged innovative ideas for process efficiency and social value creation, and, having expanded globally, achieved a 30% increase in participation.
Technology
The Group expanded its integrated data management platform to enhance operational intelligence, and piloted innovative solutions such as Quantum Optimisation Technology and EcoSonic Air Filtration to improve environmental performance. The integration of AI-enabled systems continues to drive smarter and more informed decision-making across its property portfolio.
Welcome to read the Nan Fung SEWIT Report and share your feedback with Nan Fung Group at [email protected].
Relive the Inspiration from Schneider Electric Innovation Summit Hong Kong 2025!
Schneider Electric Innovation Summit Hong Kong 2025, for which the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) served as a Strategic Partner, made a spectacular return on 9 October, bringing together more than 900 business leaders and industry representatives to harness digitalisation, electrification and automation for a smarter and more sustainable energy future in this vibrant city.
The event brought together a distinguished line-up of over 30 speakers – Miss Diane WONG, JP, Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the HKSAR Government, Mr Jean-Pascal TRICOIRE, Chairman of Schneider Electric, Ms Christile DRULHE, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, and Mr Jonathan CHIU, President of Schneider Electric Hong Kong – who shared expert insights on the global energy landscape, Hong Kong’s innovation journey, the imperative of building retrofits in accelerating decarbonisation and more.
Attendees also had the opportunity to explore an expanded Innovation Hub, where interactive demos and guided tours showcased Schneider Electric’s latest technologies across buildings, data centres, infrastructure and grids.
The 2025 summit aims to achieve carbon neutrality through a carbon audit and targeted measures that will undergo independent, third-party verification. Residual emissions will be offset using high-quality carbon credits, reflecting a rigorous and credible approach to sustainable event management.
Relive the vision and insights that defined this year's summit: https://youtu.be/KAE-d1tR0Yo
[Green Building Award 2025 – Sponsor's Message] Swire Properties Tops Global and Local Sustainability Rankings Again
Swire Properties has reaffirmed its position as a global and local leader in sustainable development, achieving top rankings in two of the well-recognised benchmarks in the industry: the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) and the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index (HSSUS).
For the ninth consecutive year, Swire Properties was named Global Sector Leader in the GRESB Standing Investment Benchmark and for the sixth consecutive year in the Development Benchmark under the Mixed Use Sector category. These accolades underscore the Company’s unwavering commitment to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into its operations and developments.
Locally, Swire Properties maintained its number-one ranking in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index for the eighth consecutive year, earning the highest “AAA” rating and the best overall score among 500 eligible listed companies in Hong Kong. The Company also continues to feature in the prestigious Hang Seng ESG 50 Index, which recognises the top 50 listed companies with outstanding ESG performance and significant market capitalisation in Hong Kong.
Tim Blackburn, Chief Executive of Swire Properties, highlighted the significance of these achievements: “We are proud to be recognised once again as a sustainability leader on both the global and local stage. This reflects the strong impact of our successful landlord-tenant collaborations and our three flagship programmes – the Green Performance Pledge, Green Retail Partnership and Green Kitchen Initiative – which help tenants achieve their sustainability goals.”
Beyond operational excellence, Swire Properties is advancing urban biodiversity initiatives, promoting nature-based solutions through projects such as Taikoo Square and Taikoo Garden, and promoting the adoption of the Biodiversity Guidelines for developments in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. These efforts are integral to the Company’s journey towards net zero and its vision of building vibrant, resilient and future-ready communities.
With record participation in GRESB from over 2,380 portfolios worldwide, Swire Properties’ consistent top performance sets a benchmark for the industry. The Company’s leadership is further demonstrated through its active role in industry dialogue. As a member of the GRESB Foundation Real Estate Standards Committee, which contributes to the development and maintenance of the GRESB Standards, Swire Properties sponsored and spoke at GRESB Regional Insights 2025 - Hong Kong Event, sharing strategies for resilience, retrofitting, and sustainable finance.
Read the full press release here: https://www.swireproperties.com/en/media/press-releases/2025/20251117_gresb-hssus-2025/
Green Building Award 2025 – 65 Winners Announced at the Award Presentation Dinner
The Green Building Award 2025 (GBA 2025), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) and the Professional Green Building Council (PGBC), officially concluded at the Award Presentation Dinner on 13 November 2025, marking another inspiring chapter in Hong Kong’s green building journey.
The Award Presentation Dinner welcomed over 500 distinguished guests, including government representatives, leading developers, construction firms, consultants, property management companies, and esteemed members of educational and professional institutions. The evening was graced by the presence of our Guest of Honour, Ms Bernadette LINN, JP, Secretary for Development, The Government of the HKSAR, cum Honorary Advisor of the GBA 2025 Jury Panel. All attendees raised their glasses in a jubilant toast to the Award Winners and contributors, marking a truly memorable occasion of achievement and collaboration.
Under the theme "Towards Carbon Neutrality • Excellence in Sustainable Built Environment", GBA 2025 received an encouraging 122 nominations. From these, 99 outstanding finalists were shortlisted, and 65 remarkable winners were announced during the ceremony. These included 11 Pioneer Awards, 12 Grand Awards, 29 Merit Awards, 11 Special Citations on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and two Special Citations on Green Financing, which is a newly introduced recognition to highlight the growing role of financial innovation in driving climate action.
The Guest of Honour, Ms Bernadette LINN, JP, Secretary for Development, The Government of the HKSAR, together with government representatives, the Chairmen and representatives from HKGBC and PGBC, Green Building Award 2025 Jurors, Organising Committee and Scientific Committee Members, as well as the Green Building Award 2025 Sponsors and other distinguished guests, were captured in a commemorative group photo following the kick-off ceremony.
The Green Building Award 2025 was honoured to welcome Ms Bernadette LINN, JP, Secretary for Development, The Government of the HKSAR (middle), Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC (2nd left), Ir Prof. YUEN Pak-leung, Chairman of the PGBC (2nd right), Ar. Joel CHAN, Chairman of the GBA 2025 Organising Committee (1st left) and Ir Colin CHUNG, Chairman of the GBA 2025 Scientific Committee (1st right) to the award presentation ceremony as officiating guests.
The officiating guests presided over the kick‑off ceremony, symbolising the joint effort to advance progress towards carbon neutrality in the built environment.
Entering its 10th edition, GBA 2025 stands as a milestone achievement. It unfolded over eight purposeful months of dedication and progress – from the joyful call for nominations in March, to passionate submissions and rigorous evaluation, through to the thoughtful final judging in September, all culminating in the celebratory excitement in November. Against this backdrop, Hong Kong endured unprecedented Black Rainstorm Warnings and unusually frequent Typhoon Signals, far surpassing the seasonal norm; a powerful reminder of nature's force and of our shared resolve in the face of climate challenges.
Please click HERE for the list of Award Winners. An eBooklet featuring all participating projects and organisations is also available, offering valuable insights into the pioneering ideas and solutions shaping a carbon-neutral and sustainable built environment.
Below is a list of the distinguished Winners of the GBA 2025 in each category, including Winners of the Pioneer Award for Green Building Leadership, the Grand and Merit Award for projects, and the Special Citations on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Green Financing:
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Launch of the Environment and Conservation Fund Green Building Education and Capacity Building Programmes and YouTube Video Series
Funded by the Environment and Conservation Fund, and organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council, the two-year "Environment and Conservation Fund Green Building Education and Capacity Building Programmes" officially commenced in September. The Programmes aim to deliver high-quality training and education on green building to the public, strengthen society's green capabilities, and advance Hong Kong's sustainable built environment.
Over the past two months, a diverse range of educational activities have been rolled out for participants from all walks of life. These include Micro-credential Topical Courses, Green Building Tours, Green Building Career Talks, and Open-entry Green Building Foundation Certificate Courses. Target audiences have comprised secondary school students, tertiary students, industry professionals, and members of the public eager to deepen their knowledge. Most activities were conducted in a hybrid format, both in-person and online.
If you couldn't attend one of these events or wish to revisit key concepts, you can now access past event recordings on the Council's YouTube channel. Anytime, anywhere, you can gain deeper insights into the core principles of green building and the industry's future development.
To register for upcoming events, please click HERE.
To explore past activities and courses on YouTube, please click HERE.
To receive the latest updates on the Programmes, please click HERE to register.
Over the past two months, a diverse range of educational activities have been rolled out for participants from all walks of life. These include Micro-credential Topical Courses, Green Building Tours, Green Building Career Talks, and Open-entry Green Building Foundation Certificate Courses. Target audiences have comprised secondary school students, tertiary students, industry professionals, and members of the public eager to deepen their knowledge. Most activities were conducted in a hybrid format, both in-person and online.
If you couldn't attend one of these events or wish to revisit key concepts, you can now access past event recordings on the Council's YouTube channel. Anytime, anywhere, you can gain deeper insights into the core principles of green building and the industry's future development.
To register for upcoming events, please click HERE.
To explore past activities and courses on YouTube, please click HERE.
To receive the latest updates on the Programmes, please click HERE to register.
The Micro-credential Topical Courses series is designed to provide participants with more in-depth training compared to traditional CPD webinars.
The Green Building Career Talk aims to spark young people's interest in green building, not only providing useful information but also supporting them to make informed career decisions.
The Green Building Tour provides the general public with an opportunity to learn about the design concepts and operational strategies of green buildings through guided explanations by green building designers or operators.
The Open-entry Green Building Foundation Certificate Course breaks down traditional barriers for non-technical participants, making certification accessible to individuals across all sectors. With a flexible participation format, learners can easily grasp key concepts and acquire practical green building knowledge, supporting a green transformation in their professional and personal lives.
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