2016-02-17
[Press Release] HKGBC holds the Recognition Scheme Award Presentation cum Green Tenancy Driver Training Toolkit Launching Ceremony
Introduction of the first Green Tenancy Driver Training Toolkit
Moving Towards a Green Economy and a Low-Carbon City
Moving Towards a Green Economy and a Low-Carbon City
Hong Kong, 17 February 2016 – The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) held the Recognition Scheme Award Presentation cum Green Tenancy Driver Training Toolkit Launching Ceremony today. Mr CHEUNG Hau-wai, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC, together with Ms Christine LOH Kung-wai, JP, Under Secretary for the Environment and Mr John KWONG, Chief Assistant Secretary (Works) 1, Development Bureau, Government of the HKSAR, as well as representatives from various awarded organisations joined the ceremony to show their support in building Hong Kong towards a sustainable city and shared the joy of contributing to a green economy. Appreciation certificates were presented to construction materials companies awarded with the HKGBC Green Product Accreditation and Standards (HK G-PASS) as well as the office occupants or buildings awarded with the HKGBC Benchmarking and Energy Saving Tool (HK BEST) to praise them for their contribution towards green building. During the ceremony, the HKGBC also launched the first Green Tenancy Driver Training Toolkit (Training Toolkit) and announced the addition of product categories in Phase 2A of HK G-PASS with a view to spreading green messages to the society.
Ms Christine LOH Kung-wai, JP, Under Secretary for the Environment pointed out that green buildings bring us a comfortable and healthy environment, and appealed to the public to use green building products and adopt energy saving policies, so as to live a low carbon life.
Ms Christine LOH Kung-wai, JP, Under Secretary for the Environment pointed out that green buildings bring us a comfortable and healthy environment, and appealed to the public to use green building products and adopt energy saving policies, so as to live a low carbon life.
Ms Christine LOH Kung-wai, JP, Under Secretary for the Environment attended the HKGBC Recognition Scheme Award Presentation cum Green Tenancy Driver Training Toolkit Launching Ceremony as the Guest of Honour to show the government support of promoting green building.
Mr CHEUNG Hau-wai, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC delivered the welcome speech for HKGBC Recognition Scheme Award Presentation cum Green Tenancy Driver Training Toolkit Launching Ceremony.
Low-carbon economy has become a global focus since the signing of Paris Agreement at the 2015 United Climate Change Conference (COP21) last December. Green building is essential to the development of low-carbon modern city. Led by the growing trend of green construction, related industries such as environmentally friendly construction materials, green building technology, green property management and recycling will see a prosperous market in the near future and will play a key role in fostering the sustainable development in the 21st century.
Prof. HO Kin-chung, Dean of the School of Science and Technology from The Open University of Hong Kong shared his view on how green buildings and related industries could stand the challenges and grasp the opportunities.
Low-carbon economy has become a global focus since the signing of Paris Agreement at the 2015 United Climate Change Conference (COP21) last December. Green building is essential to the development of low-carbon modern city. Led by the growing trend of green construction, related industries such as environmentally friendly construction materials, green building technology, green property management and recycling will see a prosperous market in the near future and will play a key role in fostering the sustainable development in the 21st century.
Prof. HO Kin-chung, Dean of the School of Science and Technology from The Open University of Hong Kong shared his view on how green buildings and related industries could stand the challenges and grasp the opportunities.
Prof. HO Kin-chung, Dean of the School of Science and Technology from The Open University of Hong Kong shared his view on the challenges and opportunities of green building in low-carbon economy.
HK G-PASS provides a practical and recognised standard for industry practitioners as well as end users to compare the greenness of different construction materials and make smart purchase. The scheme helps them distinguish safer, healthier, more pragmatic and efficient sustainable building products from existing traditional ones, thereby extending the buildings' life cycle. Green building product not only reduces waste but also creates green business opportunities. The scheme comprises five different ratings, namely Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Green, covering 15 product categories in the first phase. The following eight construction materials products are awarded with HK G-PASS:
HK G-PASS provides a practical and recognised standard for industry practitioners as well as end users to compare the greenness of different construction materials and make smart purchase. The scheme helps them distinguish safer, healthier, more pragmatic and efficient sustainable building products from existing traditional ones, thereby extending the buildings' life cycle. Green building product not only reduces waste but also creates green business opportunities. The scheme comprises five different ratings, namely Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Green, covering 15 product categories in the first phase. The following eight construction materials products are awarded with HK G-PASS:
| HK G-PASS Certified Company | Certified Products | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Chiller | ||
| The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited | Broad Direct - Fired Absorption Chiller/Heater BZ100 | Silver |
| Adhesive and Sealant | ||
| Kwan Jiu Company Ltd. | Shalex - Stickit | Gold |
| Kwan Jiu Company Ltd. | Shalex - Sealit Multipurpose | Platinum |
| Kwan Jiu Company Ltd. | Shalex - Glaze | Platinum |
| Kwan Jiu Company Ltd. | Shalex - Membrane | Platinum |
| Kwan Jiu Company Ltd. | Shalex - Waterproofit | Platinum |
| Paint and Coating | ||
| Cathay Coating (HK) Limited | Water Base Fluorocarbon Wall Coating TF-110 | Silver |
| Pentens (H.K.) Limited | Pure Polyurea Waterproofing Spray Coating SPU-1000 | Platinum |
During the ceremony, the HKGBC also announced the addition of five new product categories under HK G-PASS Phase 2A. It can encourage more construction materials companies to apply for the assessment scheme to join forces to build a low-carbon city. The additional five product categories of HK G-PASS are:
HK BEST consists of two categories including Office Occupants (HK BESTOO) and Office Buildings (HK BESTOF). It is an energy performance assessment tool for office premises and buildings. Users just need to input the energy usage data of office premises or buildings and engage an authorised assessor for audit, analysis and evaluation. The related energy performance rating, which consists of Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze or Green, could be obtained. The scheme aims at improving energy efficiency of office premises and buildings, practicing low-carbon economy concept. The following office occupants and buildings are awarded with HK BEST:
- Pavement Block
- Block for Internal Partition
- VRF Split Type System
- Synthetic Carpet
- Thermal Insulation
HK BEST consists of two categories including Office Occupants (HK BESTOO) and Office Buildings (HK BESTOF). It is an energy performance assessment tool for office premises and buildings. Users just need to input the energy usage data of office premises or buildings and engage an authorised assessor for audit, analysis and evaluation. The related energy performance rating, which consists of Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze or Green, could be obtained. The scheme aims at improving energy efficiency of office premises and buildings, practicing low-carbon economy concept. The following office occupants and buildings are awarded with HK BEST:
| HK BEST Certified Company | Category | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Trade Development Council | HK BESTOO | Silver |
| IBM China/Hong Kong Limited | HK BESTOO | Platinum |
| Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd. | HK BESTOO | Silver |
| REC Engineering Company Limited | HK BESTOO | Gold |
| Shui On Properties Management Limited | HK BESTOO | Gold |
| Swire Properties Ltd. | HK BESTOO | Platinum |
| Nan Fung Development Limited | HK BESTOF | Bronze |
To further recognise and appreciate organisations with outstanding performance in green building, the HKGBC introduced the “Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award”. The awarded organisations include:
| Award | Awarded Organisation | Awarded Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility - HK G-PASS (StatutoryBodies) | Urban Renewal Authority | Urban Renewal Authority launched the “Green Item Subsidy” on 1 July2015. It is the first statutory body toencourage citizens to use HK G-PASS as reference for the subsidy application. |
| Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award - HK G-PASS (Suppliers) | Kwan Jiu Company Ltd. | It is the first construction material company to apply for HK G-PASS. |
| Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award - HK BESTOO | Swire Properties Ltd. | Commend the first office occupant which adopted HK BESTOO energy performance assessment tool. |
| Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award - HK BESTOF | Nan Fung Development Limited | Commend the first office building which adopted HK BESTOF energy performance assessment tool. |
Group photo of Ms Christine LOH Kung-wai, JP, Under Secretary for the Environment; Mr CHEUNG Hau-wai, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC; Mr John KWONG, Chief Assistant Secretary (Works) 1, Development Bureau and Prof. HO Kin-chung, Dean of the School of Science and Technology, The Open University of Hong Kong with the awarded construction materials companies and office users.
Further to the launch of Green Tenancy Driver for Office Buildings in November 2014, the HKGBC also launched the first Green Tenancy Driver Training Toolkit at the ceremony. It contains the necessary materials for implementing green measures in offices. The Training Toolkit encourages office tenants and occupants to develop green tenancy relationship bytaking the first step of Green Tenancy Driver - raising green awareness. The Training Toolkit covers four key aspects, including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction and paper reduction. It is conducive in creating a green working environment, promoting green leasing and laying down the foundation of green economy.
Further to the launch of Green Tenancy Driver for Office Buildings in November 2014, the HKGBC also launched the first Green Tenancy Driver Training Toolkit at the ceremony. It contains the necessary materials for implementing green measures in offices. The Training Toolkit encourages office tenants and occupants to develop green tenancy relationship bytaking the first step of Green Tenancy Driver - raising green awareness. The Training Toolkit covers four key aspects, including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction and paper reduction. It is conducive in creating a green working environment, promoting green leasing and laying down the foundation of green economy.
Group photo of Ms Christine LOH Kung-wai, JP, Under Secretary for the Environment; Mr CHEUNG Hau-wai, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC; Mr John KWONG, Chief Assistant Secretary (Works) 1, Development Bureau and Prof. HO Kin-chung, Dean of the School of Science and Technology, The Open University of Hong Kong, HKGBC Directors and Steering Committee and Task Force Members with the sponsoring and supporting organisations to witness a new milestone of Hong Kong green building development.
Mr CHEUNG Hau-wai, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC expressed that the HKGBC will keep fostering the green building development in Hong Kong and enhancing the overall standard. Meanwhile, he hopes various stakeholders including construction materials companies, office premises and buildings can join efforts to energise the local green economy development, building a greener Hong Kong.
Mr CHEUNG Hau-wai, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC expressed that the HKGBC will keep fostering the green building development in Hong Kong and enhancing the overall standard. Meanwhile, he hopes various stakeholders including construction materials companies, office premises and buildings can join efforts to energise the local green economy development, building a greener Hong Kong.
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About the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC)
The Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited (HKGBC) is a non-profit, member led organisation established in 2009 with the vision to help save the planet and improve the wellbeing of the people of Hong Kong by transforming the city into a greener built environment. The Founding Members of HKGBC include the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the Business Environment Council (BEC), the BEAM Society Limited (BSL) and the Professional Green Building Council (PGBC). Its mission is to lead market transformation by advocating green policies to the Government; introducing green building practices to all stakeholders; setting design, construction and management standards for the building profession; and promoting green living to the people of Hong Kong.
To learn more about the HKGBC, please visit www.hkgbc.org.hk.
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The Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited (HKGBC) is a non-profit, member led organisation established in 2009 with the vision to help save the planet and improve the wellbeing of the people of Hong Kong by transforming the city into a greener built environment. The Founding Members of HKGBC include the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the Business Environment Council (BEC), the BEAM Society Limited (BSL) and the Professional Green Building Council (PGBC). Its mission is to lead market transformation by advocating green policies to the Government; introducing green building practices to all stakeholders; setting design, construction and management standards for the building profession; and promoting green living to the people of Hong Kong.
To learn more about the HKGBC, please visit www.hkgbc.org.hk.
Media Enquiry
This is press release is distributed by Red Asia Communications Limited representing the Hong Kong Green Building Council. For media enquiry, please contact:
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