Our Environment
| Hopewell Promotes Green Driving and Organizes “Take a Brake” Seminar | | | 16 Oct 2012
As part of its continuous efforts in fulfilling its corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) initiative on environment protection, Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) organized “Take a Brake” seminar and invited Mr. Edwin Lau, the Assistant Director of Friends of the Earth (HK) as the speaker, explaining the environmental problems in Hong Kong. 29 staff members attended the seminar which aimed to encourage them to aware the community environment. |
| Hopewell Becomes the First Corporation in Hong Kong to Purchase New Renault Electric Vehicle with Zero Carbon Dioxide Emission | | | 06 Sep 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) has purchased a new Renault FLUENCE Z.E.100% electric vehicle (“EV”) to further strengthen its EV fleet. As part of its continuous efforts in fulfilling its corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) initiatives on environment protection and corporate sustainability, Hopewell strongly supports the use of EVs to promote cleaner air by reducing roadside emissions. A car delivery ceremony was held at Hopewell Centre in Wan Chai earlier for the delivery of the very first one among the first batch of newly-arrived FLUENCE Z.E. EVs in Hong Kong, which has zero carbon dioxide emission.
As a pioneer in the use of electric vehicles, Hopewell introduced the first hybrid vehicle to the company car fleet in 2006, followed by the purchase of two EVs, i-MiEV & LEAF in 2010 and 2011 respectively. With the new FLUENCE Z.E., HHL has a total of three 100% electric vehicles in its EV fleet, two of them equipped with cross-border licenses, in hopes of bringing the green living concepts to Mainland China.
Mr. William Wong, Executive Director of Hopewell, said, “We have consistently been promoting a low carbon and energy saving lifestyle by taking the lead in introducing zero carbon dioxide emission’s EVs. To further our efforts in environmental protection and cleaner air promotion, we gradually expand our EV fleet and install electric vehicle chargers in our commercial and residential properties. We aspire to influence our peers and other companies, and join us in using green vehicles for a sustainable environment in the future.” |
| Hopewell Sponsors “Hopewell-Yan Oi Tong Green Adventure—Mount Everest Programme” | | | 22 Jul 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited ("Hopewell") has been the title sponsor of "Hopewell-Yan Oi Tong Green Adventure - Mount Everest programme 2012". This programme gave Hong Kong secondary school students a chance to join an expedition to Mount Everest and learn about environmental protection.
Developing the potential of students
The sponsorship signifies Hopewell’s commitment to youth development and promotion of environmental protection. It is believed that through the provision of professional training and exposure, the potential of the youths will be unleashed alongside the embedding vision in environmental protection.
Providing valuable experience
The "Hopewell-Yan Oi Tong Green Adventure—Mount Everest programme 2012", organised by Yan Oi Tong, selected a hundred students from local secondary schools and trained them as "environmental protection ambassadors". Among them, 20 participants were chosen to join an expedition to Mount Everest at Tibet, where they carried out environmental protection activities.
The University of Hong Kong’s Institute of Human Performance provided professional training for the participants. Dr. Rebecca Lee, a well-known Polar Explorer, was an honorary advisor for this year’s expedition programme. The expedition has been highly supported by the Environment Bureau and the Environmental Protection Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government. |
| Hopewell Supports The Community Chest Green Day | | | 17 Jun 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) continued its support to The Community Chest "Green Day". Themed "Act Green & Live Green", the event’s aim to raise environmental awareness of the public. Participants who contributed HK$65 or more received a set of Community Chest Green Day Commemorative Twin Tickets to enjoy unlimited rides on the MTR, Light Rail, MTR Bus and MTR Feeder bus on these two days. A total of 94 members of Hopewell staff raised fund for The Community Chest's medical and health services. |
| Hopewell and Nine Subsidiaries Awarded in the Caring Company Logo | | | 04 May 2012
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) and nine of its subsidiaries have been awarded the Caring Company Logo 2011/2012 by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service in recognition of their contributions to the community, the employees and the environment. It is the largest number of Caring Company awards garnered by Hopewell at any one time.
Among these, Hopewell Holdings Limited, Hopewell Highway Infrastructure Limited and Hopewell Property Management Co., Limited have received the honors for the fifth consecutive year, while Panda Hotel has been awarded the honour for the eighth consecutive year and received the accolade of ‘5 Years Plus Caring Company Logo’.
In addition, Hopewell Real Estate Agency Limited, Hopewell Centre Management Limited, GARDENEast Property Management Limited, KITEC Management Limited (“KML”), Panda Place Management Limited and IT Catering and Services Limited have also received the logo of Caring Company, demonstrating Hopewell’s commitment to sustainable development.
The Caring Company Scheme, launched by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service in 2002, aims at cultivating good corporate citizenship and building a more cohesive society.
Strong commitment to sustainable development
Hopewell and its subsidiary companies are pleased to receive the awards, which also gives encouragement to the staff members. Hopewell has a strong commitment to sustainable development and being a good corporate citizen. In collaboration with community partners, Hopewell supports and organises a series of community programmes focusing on promotion of a harmonious society, environmental protection and youth development. |
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