Hongkong Land Hosts Panel Discussion on Collaborating with Tenants to Improve ESG Goals
Leading the Way: Dragages Hong Kong's Climate Fresk Initiative Educates and Inspires
Vanke Hong Kong Wins “Top 10 Developers Awards 2023” Awarded by BCI Asia



Green Building Award 2023 – Finalists Announced!
Join the HKGBW 2023 “Green Building Game Tour” and “Biz-Green Dress Day”!
“My Green Space” Student Competition 2022-23 Award Presentation Ceremony
HKGBC's CPD Event - Green Building Tour to AIRSIDE


Hongkong Land Hosts Panel Discussion on Collaborating with Tenants to Improve ESG Goals

 

Hong Kong is taking bold steps towards reducing its carbon intensity by 2030, and the real estate sector plays a crucial role in the city’s journey towards achieving the target. With buildings accounting for 90% of electricity consumption and generating over 60% of Hong Kong's carbon emissions, it is imperative for property developers and tenants to collaborate effectively to achieve sustainability goals. 

Recognising this need, Hongkong Land, as one of the leading property developers in the city, is hosting an insightful afternoon of panel discussions to explore best practices and challenges in this area. 

This event will bring together industry experts and partnering tenants to delve into the concept of "ESG as a Service" and Hongkong Land's Sustainability Framework 2030. The discussions will also shed light on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and PropTech in achieving sustainability goals and discuss how property developers can support tenants’ sustainability efforts through partnership programmes.

The event will feature esteemed speakers from Hongkong Land, including Neil ANDERSON, Director and Head of Office, Commercial Property, Mark LAM, Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Sustainability, Andy YEUNG, Director and Head of Technical Services, and Natalie WU, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility. Additionally, partnering tenants will share their perspectives, offering a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities faced and plans for the future.
 
  • Date & Time: 5 September 2023 (Tuesday), 2:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Venue: Centricity, 2/F, LANDMARK Chater House, Central
  • Topics of Discussion: ESG as a Service, AI and Proptech, Landlord/Tenant Collaboration on Sustainability 

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/44kPDes 
 


Leading the Way: Dragages Hong Kong's Climate Fresk Initiative Educates and Inspires

 

Dragages Hong Kong is actively committed to reducing carbon emissions in alignment with its parent company, Bouygues Group's objective of achieving a minimum of a 30% reduction by 2030. Recognising the significance of raising awareness about climate change as a crucial initial step in addressing the climate crisis, the company has recently introduced the Climate Fresk initiative.

The Climate Fresk, spearheaded by a prominent NGO, is a three-hour immersive and innovative workshop grounded in scientific principles. As part of this workshop, employees from various projects within Dragages Hong Kong dedicated their time to acquiring knowledge about the causes, impacts, and potential solutions for climate change. Through engaging in interactive exercises and meaningful discussions, participants have gained a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding climate change.
 
 

 

Vanke Hong Kong Wins “Top 10 Developers Awards 2023” Awarded by BCI Asia  


Vanke Hong Kong has always adhered to the service philosophy of "people centric", committed to creating high quality, eco-friendly housing for society, and providing customers with good products and services. The team's remarkable effort has once again been recognised by BCI Asia, and the company is honoured to be awarded the prestigious title of “Top 10 Developers Awards 2023” in Hong Kong.

The BCI Asia Awards are presented to developers who have the highest cumulative value of active projects during the preceding calendar year, with due consideration given to the sustainability efforts and confirmed green building ratings associated with each development.

Using the recently completed residential project “VAU Residence” as an example, the project has implemented several sustainable features, including:
(i) Incorporation of external shading from the balcony and utility platform; 
(ii) Installation of water-efficient shower heads and mixers that comply with Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) Grade 1 and 2; 
(iii) Design of flats with 100% normally occupied areas provided with natural lighting;
(iv) Recycling of 76% of demolition waste to alleviate the pressure on landfill sites

VAU Residence has successfully attained BEAM Plus New Building Provisional Platinum V1.2 certification, reflecting Vanke's concept of creating environmentally friendly housing for the community.
 

Vanke Hong Kong wins “Top 10 Developers Awards 2023” awarded by BCI Asia.


VAU Residence has successfully attained BEAM Plus New Building Provisional Platinum V1.2 certification.

Residence designed by leading architecture firm, AEDAS, and interior design studio, ARK.
 
 

 

 

Green Building Award 2023 – Finalists Announced! 


 
Thanks to the staunch support from the industry, the Green Building Award (GBA) 2023 has broken records with a remarkable 147 nominations received, representing a tremendous growth of 47% as compared to the last edition. We are also delighted to see the risen quality in submissions, demonstrating the great strides made by the industry in fostering a sustainable built environment. A massive thank you to all the applicants for their participation and dedication to the green building movement!

After a sophisticated selection process, we are thrilled to announce the Finalists advancing to the final round of the Award. The Final Judging Days will take place soon on 2-3 September 2023. We are honoured to have invited a diverse and independent group of professionals, academia and government officials from Hong Kong and overseas to join the Jury Panel. The final results will be announced during the Award Presentation Ceremony on 3 November 2023. 
 
 
 


Join the HKGBW 2023 “Green Building Game Tour” and “Biz-Green Dress Day”!


The Hong Kong Green Building Week (HKGBW) is an annual public campaign co-organised by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC). Themed “Unite Green Building Powers, Fight for Carbon Neutrality by 2050!”, the 2023 campaign aims to encourage the public to explore and appreciate local green buildings and better understand their importance and benefits, and gather the power of the whole community to achieve the 2050 carbon neutrality target.
 

Our key programme, the “Green Building Game Tour”, will take place from 23-30 September, leading the public on a green building journey that enables them to experience different types of green buildings in various ways.
 

The activity features guided tours led by green building experts combined with various themed workshops, including:
  1. 23 Sep (Sat) Resource Efficiency Tour @West Kowloon Cultural District
  2. 24 Sep (Sun) Sustainability Tour @Sun Wai Sewage Treatment Works X Planting Workshop
  3. 24 Sep (Sun) Innovation Tour @InnoCell X STEAM Workshop
  4. 30 Sep (Sat) Health and Wellbeing Tour @AIRSIDE X Yoga Experience Class
The full programme, which features guided tours led by green building experts combined with various themed workshops, is now open for registration. If you are interested, you can learn more about the four designated green buildings on the campaign website and click here to sign up for the activities. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. 

Important notes:
  • Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent to participate in the activity.
  • To participate in the activity, you must sign up as the Friends of Green Building. For more details, please refer to the registration form.
  • For the guided tour at Sun Wai Sewage Treatment Works, shuttle bus services between Yuen Long Station and the San Wai Sewage Treatment Works will be provided. The tour has an age restriction and is only open to individuals aged 9 and above. Participants must wear the safety helmet and the reflective vest provided by the Organisers during the tour.
  • A yoga experience class will be included in the guided tour at AIRSIDE. Participants are advised to wear appropriate sportswear and sports shoes.


In addition, this year's “Biz-Green Dress Day” will be launched on 6 September to encourage businesses to adopt a greener workplace and explore how they can utilise green building features.Click here to download our eye-catching “Biz-Green Dress Day” poster!

“4-Colour Biz-Green Outfits Social Challenge” 

Companies and organisations are invited to support Biz-Green Dress Day 2023 on 6 September 2023 and participate in the “4-Colour Biz-Green Outfits Social Challenge” from 23 August to 6 September by showcasing Biz-Green outfits in four designated colours on their social platforms. Together, let's make the Biz-Green lifestyle go viral!

Be Biz-Green and Win Awards 

Three Awards have been introduced to recognise the business community's efforts to promote environmental friendliness and decarbonisation, namely the “Biz-Green Style Award”, “Most Popular Award” and “Most Engaged Award”. All winners will receive a digital certificate. Photos of the awarded companies will also be featured in our Biz-Green Dress Day 2023 video. 

Click here to learn more about the requirements of this social challenge.

HKGBW 2023 has many other exciting events planned. Please stay tuned to our campaign website for details!
 
 

“My Green Space” Student Competition 2022-23 Award Presentation Ceremony  

 
The  “My Green Space” Student Competition 2022-23 Award Presentation Ceremony, organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council and solely sponsored by Sino Group, was concluded with a successful Award Presentation Ceremony on 26 August 2023. Mr Ben HUNG, Acting Principal Education Officer (Curriculum Development), Education Bureau, The Government of the HKSAR was the Guest of Honour of the Ceremony. Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of Hong Kong Green Building Council, Ms Melanie KWOK, Assistant General Manager (Sustainability), Sino Group, the Competition Task Force Members and Judging Panel Members witnessed the birth of more than 30 outstanding works from primary to tertiary divisions, and presented the certificates and awards to 100 students from primary schools, secondary schools and tertiary colleges. 
 

The “My Green Space” Student Competition 2022-23 Award Presentation Ceremony organised by Hong Kong Green Building Council was successfully held at Citywalk last Saturday. Over 110 guests witnessed the birth of over 30 outstanding works from students.

Themed “Striving towards Carbon Neutrality – Net Zero Built Environment” this year, more than 100 teams from 60 schools, with a total of 270 students participated in the competition. The competition was supported by a number of organisations, as well as the sole sponsorship of the Sino Group, making the competition even more icing on the cake. The competition aimed at allowing students to learn about green buildings from an early age, stimulate their creativity, and jointly build a greener life and an ideal green space. 
 

Outstanding winners' sharing about their design concept and learnings from the Competition.

To encourage the public to further understand the concept of green buildings, the "My Green Space" Student Competition 2022-2023 exhibition will be held at Citywalk, Tsuen Wan from now until 3 September, exhibiting the works of over 30 entries students on the theme of Net Zero Built Environment. The public is cordially invited to deep dive into how the students interpret the theme to create their imaginative green space. Learn how they employ comprehensive master planning, design, features, facilities, and carbon reduction strategies to create low-carbon building environments.
 
“My Green Space” Student Competition 2022-2023 Exhibition
Date & Time:
24 Aug 2023 to 3 Sep 2023, 11am - 8pm
Venue:
UG/F, Event Hall, Citywalk 1, 1 Yeung Uk Rd,
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong  (Map)
To encourage the public to further understand the concept of green buildings, the "My Green Space" Student Competition 2022-2023 exhibition will be held at Citywalk, Tsuen Wan from now until 3 September, exhibiting the works of over 30 entries students on the theme of Net Zero Built Environment. The public is cordially invited to deep dive into how the students interpret the theme to create their imaginative green space. Learn how they employ comprehensive master planning, design, features, facilities, and carbon reduction strategies to create low-carbon building environments.
 

Over 30 outstanding exhibiting entries from 5 Divisions in a wide range of format, including 2D entries, 3D models, multimedia and proposals etc.

For more details of the Competition, please visit the Competition website: http://www.hkgbc.org.hk/studentcompetition 
 
 
 
 

HKGBC's CPD Event - Green Building Tour to AIRSIDE  

 
In July, the Hong Kong Green Building Council, in collaboration with Nan Fung Group, organised a CPD event for green building practitioners. This green building tour of AIRSIDE, which attracted the participation of 41 green building practitioners, demonstrated how architecture can effectively incorporate the principles of sustainable development within the community.
 

Participants learn about the sustainable development of architecture at AIRSIDE.

AIRSIDE is a 1.9-million-sq.-ft., mixed-use commercial development in Kai Tak. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals were adopted in its design blueprint. It is also the first development in Hong Kong to receive the five most recognised green-building certifications, including BEAM Plus Neighbourhood (ND) Platinum, BEAM Plus New Buildings (NB) Provisional Platinum Certificate, WELL V.1 Platinum Final, LEED C&S V.4 Platinum Certification, and China Green Building Label 3 Stars.
 
  
AIRSIDE is the first development in Hong Kong to receive the five most recognised green-building certifications (left).
Representative from Nan Fung Group explains the Kai Tak Master Plan Context of AIRSIDE (right). 

To advocate a sustainable green lifestyle, AIRSIDE supports an array of unique facilities, including a number of firsts in Hong Kong such as Hong Kong’s first smart bicycle parking system, automatic refuse collection system, and the first Hong Kong commercial development connected to the Kai Tak District Cooling System. The smart bicycle parking system provides 48 parking spaces to promote low-carbon mobility in the community. To streamline the waste management process, the automatic refuse collection system features a weighing device and collects four types of waste and recyclables, including general waste, paper, plastic bottles and aluminium cans. Furthermore, the district cooling system can offset 587 tonnes of CO2, which is equal to planting around 9,700 trees annually, making a substantial contribution to combatting climate change.
 
  
Representative from Nan Fung Group introduces the operation of the automatic refuse collection system (left). 
The smart bicycle parking system provides 48 parking spaces to promote low-carbon mobility in the community (right).    
 
  
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