Our Environment
| Hopewell Centre and QRE Plaza Participate in the Environmental Protection Department's Food Waste Collection Pilot Scheme | | | 27 May 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) has integrated sustainable development measures into its various operational levels to further fulfill its environmental responsibilities. Hopewell supports the two-year "Food Waste Collection Pilot Scheme" launched by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), encouraging its Hopewell Centre and QRE Plaza restaurant tenants to participate in recycling leftover food waste, contributing to environmental protection.
Through the joint efforts of the Leasing Department and Property Management Department, the majority of Hopewell Centre and some QRE Plaza restaurant tenants have participated in the scheme. In addition to promoting the scheme to all restaurant tenants at the beginning of the year to help them understand the details, the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) provided on-site training, distributed promotional posters, and explained the process and key points of food waste recycling to the participating tenants on May 27th. The tenants have been participating in the scheme since June 1st, sending their food waste to the recycling point on the 4th floor of Hopewell Centre to be converted into energy and fertilizer.
During the six-month trial period, the EPD will provide the participating tenants with recycling bins and garbage bags, and arrange two to three follow-up inspections to provide technical support, helping to solve any operational difficulties encountered by the tenants and thereby increasing the recycling volume. Hopewell will continue to work closely with the EPD and the HKPC to encourage more tenants to participate in the scheme, contributing to a sustainable future for Hong Kong. |
| Hopewell Holdings and its Subsidiaries Support the Energy Saving Charter 2024 or 4T Charter Schemes | | | 01 May 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited ("Hopewell") is committed to reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainable development. Hopewell and its subsidiaries, including Hopewell Centre, Panda Place, Panda Hotel, and Wu Chung House, have once again participated in the Energy Saving Charter or the 4T Charter schemes organized by the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, working together to save energy.
Regarding the Energy Saving Charter, we are required to maintain an average indoor temperature of our offices between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius during the summer months of June to September in 2024. From June 2024 to May 2025, we will turn off unused electrical appliances and systems. Additionally, we will work with our employees to implement the above energy-saving measures. We will also promote the transparency of energy data and share our energy-saving measures and achievements.
Under the 4T Charter, we will set energy-saving target and timeline, ensure the transparency of energy-saving results and building energy data, and encourage all stakeholders (such as employees/tenants) to participate in achieving the energy-saving goals. |
| Hopewell Holdings Received Appreciation Certificate from GOODS-CO | | | 26 Apr 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited ("Hopewell") is committed to reducing waste at the source and minimizing its environmental impact. In 2023, Hopewell became one of the partner organizations of the "GOODS-CO" second-hand goods matching platform under the St. James' Settlement. The platform aims to donate second-hand items to social welfare organizations or grassroots communities in need, improving their quality of life. At the GOODS-CO Partners’ Recognition Ceremony 2024 held on April 26, 2024, Hopewell Holdings was presented with an appreciation certificate in recognition of its active promotion of a culture of second-hand reuse.
As of the end of January this year, the platform has registered over 10,000 users and established partnerships with 360 companies and social welfare organizations, successfully matching more than 850,000 items. This year, a total of 104 companies and social welfare organizations were recognized for their contributions to the sustainable development of the community. |
| Hopewell Awarded Energywi$e Certificate and Wastewi$e Certificate | | | 25 Mar 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) has been committed to sustainable development and actively reducing carbon emissions. Hopewell and its subsidiary, Panda Place, have been certified by the Hong Kong Green Organization and has been awarded the Energy Saving Certificate at the "Excellent Level" and the Waste Reduction Certificate at the "Basic Level". In addition, Panda Place has also been certified at the "Good Level" for waste reduction.
The Hong Kong Green Organization Certification is jointly organized by the Environmental Campaign Committee, the Environment and Ecology Bureau, and nine other organizations. It aims to recognize companies' commitment and contributions to environmental protection, attesting to the efforts made by the Group in energy conservation and waste reduction or recycling. The certifications are based on the level of contributions made by companies in energy saving and waste reduction efforts, with three levels including "Basic Level," "Good Level," and "Excellent Level." |
| Hopewell Supported WWF Earth Hour for 14th year | | | 23 Mar 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) participated in the annual "Earth Hour" organized by WWF-Hong Kong for the 14th consecutive year. As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, Hopewell switched off non-essential lighting and appliances at four of its prominent properties, namely Hopewell Centre, QRE Plaza, GARDENEast, and Panda Place, from 8:30 pm for one hour on 23 March 2024.
Under the campaign theme "Give an Hour for Earth," this year's Earth Hour aimed to raise awareness about climate change and encourage immediate action towards a greener future. Almost 4,000 companies, organizations, and buildings across Hong Kong participated in the lights-out event. |
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