Our Environment
| Hopewell Supports “Earth Hour” – Joining Hands for a Greener Future | | | 22 Mar 2025
Hopewell Holdings Limited ("Hopewell")is committed to raising stakeholders' awareness of environmental protection through green initiatives. This year, we once again supported "Earth Hour", organized by WWF Hong Kong. The event took place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., under the theme "Connect2Earth Hour". It aimed to encourage people to strengthen their connection with nature and inject positive energy into the planet by making small changes in daily habits.
On the night of the event, the Group's two hotels (Hopewell Hotel and Panda Hotel) and four properties (Hopewell Centre, QRE Plaza, GARDENEast, and Panda Place) switched off exterior lighting and non-essential lights and appliances for one hour, demonstrating our commitment to environmental protection. In addition, Hopewell Centre, Panda Place, and Panda Hotel displayed digital posters on-site to actively promote the importance of energy conservation and encourage the public to join hands in support.
We also called on our employees to take part by registering on the official event website and pledging to pause from the hustle and bustle of city life for one hour. Together, we can embrace a greener lifestyle and safeguard a sustainable and beautiful planet for future generations. |
| Hopewell Centre Wins “Excellence in Green Practice Award” at Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Awards 2024 | | | 10 Dec 2024
Funded by the Construction Industry Council and organized by the Hong Kong Green Building Council, the Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Awards 2024 was held at Tai Kwun JC Cube. At the ceremony, Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”)’s Hopewell Centre received the “Excellence in Green Practice Award – Waste Management”, recognizing its outstanding contribution over the past year in promoting a greener shopping environment in Hong Kong.
Active Participation in Food Waste Collection Pilot Scheme
Since June 2023, Hopewell Centre has actively participated in the two-year Food Waste Collection Pilot Scheme launched by the Environmental Protection Department. The initiative encourages restaurant tenants at Hopewell Centre and QRE Plaza to recycle surplus food waste and contribute to environmental protection. During the first six months of the trial, the EPD provided participating tenants with recycling bins and bags, and conducted two to three follow-up inspections to jointly promote waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable development.
Industry Event Driving Green Transformation
Now in its fifth edition, the Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Awards invites local shopping malls, chain stores, and shops to submit cases of environmental initiatives or collaborative projects implemented in the past year. Participants compete for three major categories: “Greenest Shopping Mall of the Year,” “Greenest Shop of the Year,” and “Collaborative Project of the Year”. To further enhance industry engagement, this year the organizers introduced the Excellence in Green Practice Award, focusing on waste management and recognizing the efforts of malls and shops in reducing waste, in support of the government’s waste reduction and recycling policies. |
| Hopewell Centre and Panda Place Support Mooncake Recycling Program | | | 20 Aug 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) actively promotes a culture of food conservation and social care. This year, Hopewell Centre and Panda Place continue to support the “Mooncake Recycling Program” organized by St. James’ Settlement, encouraging the public to donate surplus mooncakes to reduce waste and share the festive joy of the Mid-Autumn Festival with grassroots families, the elderly, and other underprivileged communities.
Public Mooncake Recycling Points
Hopewell Centre has supported the program for many years, and this year Panda Place joined for the first time. Both properties set up collection points at their customer service centres, becoming designated public recycling locations to make it easier for citizens to participate.
FOOD-CO: Extending Love Through Food Sharing
Environmental studies reveal that Hong Kong people leave behind millions of uneaten mooncakes every Mid-Autumn Festival, averaging 1.2 mooncakes per household, leading to significant food waste. The recycling program is coordinated by FOOD-CO, the food-sharing platform under St. James’ Settlement. Collected mooncakes are redistributed through partner charities and delivered to those in need before the festival, ensuring that the blessings of the season are shared across society.
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| Hopewell and its Properties Awarded the “Charter on External Lighting” Certificate | | | 25 Jul 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) adopts a comprehensive sustainable development approach, committed to creating a more livable environment for stakeholders.
Hong Kong faces serious light pollution issues, prompting the Environment and Ecology Bureau to launch the “Charter on External Lighting”. This initiative invites owners and responsible persons of outdoor lighting installations to turn off decorative, promotional, or advertising lights that impact the outdoor environment between 10:00pm, 11:00pm, or midnight and 7:00am. This not only creates a more ideal living environment for residents but also reduces ecological impacts.
Hopewell’s properties, including Hopewell Centre, QRE Plaza, Panda Place, and GARDENEast, actively participated in this Charter and were awarded the Platinum Award, Diamond Award, and Gold Award, respectively, in recognition of our commitment to turning off unnecessary outdoor lighting during the designated hours. |
| Hopewell Holdings Supports Green Low Carbon Day 2024 | | | 16 Jun 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited ("Hopewell") continued to support the Green Low Carbon Day organized by The Community Chest of Hong Kong on June 16 and 17, 2024. Hopewell encouraged its employees to practice a low-carbon lifestyle and donate HK$85 or more to use environmentally friendly transportation, integrating the concept of environmental protection into their daily lives. Employees who donated HK$85 or more received a Commemorative Ticket.
Hopewell actively supports community charity initiatives. In addition to corporate donations, the Group also matches the donations raised by its employees. Furthermore, Hopewell will also grant the commemorative tickets to volunteers who actively participate in voluntary work, recognizing their spirit of selfless dedication. |
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