Hactl Fosters Cross-sector Collaboration through Community Project "Revive and Thrive"
Kerry Properties Debuts Green Lease Programme To Foster Sustainable Practices Among Tenants
Hong Kong Green Building Council Celebrates its 14th Anniversary and Collective Achievements
Launch of BEAM Plus Interiors Version 2.0 Takes Green Interiors to New Heights
New HKGBC Guidebook for Sustainable Built Environment Helps to Drive Sustainable Practices in Hong Kong
Hactl Fosters Cross-sector Collaboration through Community Project "Revive and Thrive"
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has joined hands with Jardine Matheson head office, the shareholder of Hactl, a local social enterprise DOSHA Woodcraft, and a Hong Kong-based non-profit organisation People Service Centre, to co-host the community project "Revive and Thrive" in 2023.
Hactl has been striving to enhance its recycling rate to reduce the burden on the environment. With its ongoing collaboration with contractors, its recycling rates for plastic and paper have reached 99% and 96% respectively. To further enhance its recycling capabilities for wooden pallets, the Company has explored various innovative approaches, which has led to this cross-sectoral partnership on upcycling.
Through this project, the working team has collected discarded wooden pallets at Hactl's SuperTerminal 1, and then transformed them into upcycled furniture and tablet holders for grassroots families in the community.
Since the launch of the project in April 2023, more than 200 volunteers across the Jardine Matheson Group have visited subdivided flat residents, taken part in woodcraft workshops, and delivered upcycled tablet holders and tailored furniture to 66 children from grassroots families and 6 beneficiary families.
The 6-month community project demonstrates the positive impacts of cross-sector collaborations, as well as calls for greater awareness of the multifaceted aspects of sustainability in business operations and community engagement.
To learn more about the "Revive and Thrive" project, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN96ZGJue9w&feature=youtu.be.
Hactl volunteers turned discarded wooden pallets into upcycled furniture.
Colleagues from across the Jardine Matheson Group joined hands to decorate the upcycled tablet stands.
The volunteer team delivered upcycled furniture to beneficiary families.
Kerry Properties Debuts Green Lease Programme To Foster Sustainable Practices Among Tenants
Kerry Properties Limited has embarked on a pilot Green Lease Programme, which commenced in the third quarter of this year. This pioneering Programme, one of the first of its kind in Hong Kong, is designed to incentivise the Group's commercial tenants to lower their energy consumption and adopt eco-friendly practices.
The Green Lease Programme operates through an in-depth collaboration with the Group's office tenant at Enterprise Square Five. As part of the Green Lease Programme, energy meters are installed in participating leased premises to monitor energy usage and efficiency, which includes air-conditioning and water consumption. Tenants who successfully reduce their energy consumption will be offered monetary incentives. The Green Lease Programme has been met with affirmative support and positive feedback from the tenant since its inception.
The Green Lease Programme is designed to encourage the Group's commercial tenants to optimise their energy use and minimise their carbon footprint within their operations, particularly in reducing Scope 3 carbon emissions. It is set to gradually extend to a broader participation within the Group's commercial tenants across Hong Kong and the Mainland.
Guided by the principles of its Vision 2030 sustainability strategy, Kerry Properties has established an array of short-, mid- and long-term carbon reduction targets, and is actively engaging with stakeholders on its path towards carbon neutrality.
Learn more:
Kerry Properties' Sustainability Website: https://sustain.kerryprops.com/en/home
Sustainability Report 2022: https://sustain.kerryprops.com/assets/upload/media//KPL_SR2022_EN.pdf
Kerry Properties Limited has embarked on a pilot Green Lease Programme with the Group's office tenant at Enterprise Square Five. The Programme is designed to incentivise the Group's commercial tenants to lower their energy consumption.
Hong Kong Green Building Council Celebrates its 14th Anniversary and Collective Achievements
The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) was honoured to host its 14th Anniversary Celebration Event at Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West on 27 November 2023. Over 200 guests, including the Guest of Honour, Ms Bernadette LINN, JP, Secretary for Development, the Government of the HKSAR, together with other Government Officials, representatives from HKGBC Founding Members, HKGBC Former Chairmen, Directors, Members, and other close working partners all gathered to celebrate this important milestone of the Council.
During the event, Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC, and Ms Bernadette LINN, JP, Secretary for Development, as well as Mr Ricky TSANG, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Chinachem Group, shared their blessings and wishes for the HKGBC. In his welcome speech, Dr CHEUNG highlighted the Council's milestones and achievements in 2023, and emphasised the Council's commitment to promoting BEAM Plus to a wider audience. He also looked forward to Hong Kong's participation in the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2024, and the release of the second edition of the "HKGBC Retrofitting Guidebook" in 2024.
Ms LINN encouraged the Council to set an ambitious goal for the upcoming year in shaping a more sustainable built environment, and Mr TSANG expressed Chinachem Group's commitment to further reinforcing its partnership with the Council.
Ms LINN encouraged the Council to set an ambitious goal for the upcoming year in shaping a more sustainable built environment, and Mr TSANG expressed Chinachem Group's commitment to further reinforcing its partnership with the Council.
The Green Building Young Leaders (GBYLs)—a group of 12 young elites that were selected by the Council in early 2022 and graduated at the end of 2023—also shared their incredible journey over the past one and a half years in growing and widening their horizons while participating in the planning and execution of the Council's green building initiatives.
The Council remains dedicated to collaborating with all stakeholders in building a greener future for Hong Kong and achieving a carbon neutral built environment before 2050!
We would like to offer our special thanks to the Chinachem Group for being the Sponsor of our 14th Anniversary Celebration Cocktail. The Chinachem Group is the HKGBC's second Platinum Patron Member and has been supporting the Council for many years.
The Council remains dedicated to collaborating with all stakeholders in building a greener future for Hong Kong and achieving a carbon neutral built environment before 2050!
We would like to offer our special thanks to the Chinachem Group for being the Sponsor of our 14th Anniversary Celebration Cocktail. The Chinachem Group is the HKGBC's second Platinum Patron Member and has been supporting the Council for many years.
Launch of BEAM Plus Interiors Version 2.0 Takes Green Interiors to New Heights
"BEAM Plus Interiors Version 2.0", an upgraded green interior assessment tool specifically designed for interior fit-outs, renovations and refurbishment works, was officially launched on 28 November 2023 at a ceremony co-organised by BEAM Society Limited (BSL) and the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC). Over 80 government officials and distinguished guests joined the ceremony, led by officiating guest Miss Diane WONG Shuk-han, JP, Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, the Government of the HKSAR.
Mr LI Ho-kin, Chairperson, BEAM Society Limited, Miss Diane WONG Shuk-han, JP, Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman, the Hong Kong Green Building Council took a group photo at the launching ceremony.
Over 80 government officials and distinguished guests joined the ceremony.
BEAM Plus Interiors (BI) was first introduced in 2013. It aims to recognise the effort put into the sustainable design of green interiors including office and retail premises, hotel rooms, clubhouses, function rooms, restaurants, and industrial, educational and institutional facilities. In order to comply with the latest government standards and integrate the best project practices, the tool has been revamped. Its assessment scope has also been expanded to include residential flat units, creating the first-ever assessment tool for green domestic interiors in Hong Kong. Residential flat units are assessed with a simple and user-friendly checklist, making the new tool accessible for everyone in the community. It is hoped that this approach will encourage even more public participation in creating a sustainable built environment.
For more details of the "BEAM Plus Interiors Version 2.0", please visit the website: https://www.hkgbc.org.hk/eng/beam-plus/beam-plus-interiors/index.jsp
BEAM Plus Interiors Assessment Manuals
New HKGBC Guidebook for Sustainable Built Environment Helps to Drive Sustainable Practices in Hong Kong
The launch of the HKGBC Guidebook for Sustainable Built Environment took place at the CIC-Zero Carbon Park on 4 December 2023, with over 100 distinguished guests attending the launching ceremony. We were especially honoured to have the presence of Ms Clarice YU, JP, Director of Buildings, the Government of the HKSAR, who graciously supported the event.
Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC, delivered his Opening Remarks, highlighting the Guidebook's role as an inspiration for professionals to develop practical solutions and establish sustainable precincts.
Mr CHEUNG Hau-wai, SBS, the Council's Immediate Past Chairman and Chairman of the Guidebook for Sustainable Built Environment Steering Committee, expressed his belief that the Guidebook will provide valuable recommendations to facilitate the creation of sustainable built environments, aligning with Hong Kong's ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
The HKGBC Guidebook for Sustainable Built Environment, funded by Construction Industry Council, offers comprehensive guidance with 8 Key Themes and 48 Strategies for sustainable development. It supports the Government's sustainability initiatives and provides building practitioners with strategic guidance by referencing policy and technical documents. The Guidebook also develops frameworks and design strategies that enhance sustainable practices within the built environment.
The launching ceremony featured two panel discussions that fostered insightful conversations among industry experts under the topics of "Climate Resilient and Carbon Neutral Precincts" and "Accessible and Inclusive Precincts" respectively.
The ceremony concluded with Closing Remarks delivered by Ir PAN Shu-jie, Chairman of the Sustainable Development Committee of the HKGBC. He emphasised the importance of ongoing updates and contributions from the industry to effectively adapt to evolving needs and environmental conditions. He also expressed the HKGBC's heartfelt gratitude to the various stakeholders involved.
This launching ceremony was a significant event that brought together industry professionals, government representatives, and stakeholders to promote sustainable practices in Hong Kong's built environment.
The Hong Kong Green Building Council launched the "HKGBC Guidebook for Sustainable Built Environment" on 4 Dec and was honoured to have invited Ms Clarice YU, JP, Director of Buildings, the Government of the HKSAR (second right), Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC (second left), Ir PAN Shu-jie, Chairman - Sustainable Development Committee of the HKGBC (first left), and Mr CHEUNG Hau-wai, SBS, Immediate Past Chairman and Chairman of the Guidebook for Sustainable Built Environment Steering Committee (first right) joining the launching ceremony.
The Ceremony brought together industry leaders and experts to share sustainable practices in Hong Kong's built environment.
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