Our Environment
| Hopewell Participated Sectoral Awards of Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence | | | 21 May 2013
Hopewell Centre Management Ltd, Panda Place Management Limited and Broadwood Twelve Management Limited of Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) obtained Certificate of Appreciation for the continued pursuit of environmental initiatives and participation in Sectoral Awards of Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence.
Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence aims to encourage businesses and organizations to adopt green management, and to present participants with an opportunity to benchmark and recognize their commitment to environmental protection. |
| E-Max Becomes the First Corporation to Purchase Electric Shuttle Bus which will be Launched Service in Summer | | | 13 May 2013
As part of its continuous efforts in fulfilling its corporate social responsibility initiatives on environment protection and promoting electric vehicle (“EV”) adoption, E-Max has purchased an electric shuttle bus after the purchase of FLUENCE Z.E.100% EV. E-Max becomes the first corporation using green vehicle. E-Max will launch electric shuttle bus service between E-Max and Kowloon Bay MTR Station in summer and further expand its EV fleet to follow the vision in nurturing a sustainable community. |
| E-Max Wins “Excellence of Environmental Contributions” in U Green Awards 2012-13 | | | 09 May 2013
E-Max Wins “Excellence of Environmental Contributions” in U Green Awards 2012-13 as recognition of the outstanding performance of E-Max on the past environmental protection activities.
“U Green Awards” organized by U Magazine of Hong Kong Economic Times with various environmental organizations, including WWF Hong Kong, the Conservancy Association, Business Environment Council and environmentalist as judge panel. The theme of this year is “Green City in Excellence” and studied on how to building green living environment on aspects of public, business and government. |
| Hopewell Takes Part in “Greening Partner Charter” | | | 01 May 2013
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) subscribed to Greening Partner Charter and became a Greening Partner in May to support visions of greenery. Hopewell pledged to join and promote the campaign for a quality green environment and tree management in Hong Kong and working together towards a greenery community.
The "Be Our Greening Partner" campaign is one of the "Hong Kong: Our Home" campaign activities under the theme “Fresh Hong Kong”. It aims to engage Greening Partners from all walks of life, including individuals and organizations, in contributing to a green environment. Community involvement not only fosters love and care for trees and a green environment, but also enhances public knowledge of tree management. |
| Hopewell again Sponsors and Supports WWF Earth Hour | | | 23 Mar 2013
Sustainability is integral to the values and business of Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”). To enhance public awareness of climate change issues, Hopewell again sponsored and supported WWF Earth Hour in Hong Kong in March 2013.
Earth Hour, one of the largest global environmental campaigns, encourages energy saving and promotes sustainable living. To support this global event, six major properties of the Group switched off their exterior decorative lights for an hour, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on 23rd March 2013. These buildings include Hopewell Centre, QRE Plaza, GARDENEast, E-Max, Panda Hotel and Panda Place.
In addition, Hopewell Highway Infrastructure Company Limited’s joint venture companies, Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Zhuhai Superhighway Company Limited and Guangdong Guangzhou-Zhuhai West Superhighway Company Limited, have also encouraged their staff members to switch off the lights at the staff dormitory buildings in Guangdong province during the Earth Hour.
Actively managing and reducing carbon emissions
Hopewell is playing its part in addressing the climate change challenge by adopting energy efficient management practices. The Group implements measures to monitor and reduce its carbon emissions, promote the use of electric vehicles, and also encourage its staff members to save energy in their daily lives.
Hopewell will continue to support and promote on reducing carbon emissions of Hong Kong through various initiatives for building a better future. |
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