Our Environment
| Hopewell Supported WWF Earth Hour for 12nd year | | | 26 Mar 2022
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) supported Earth Hour ogranised by WWF-Hong Kong for the 12nd year. The major properties of the Group, including Hopewell Centre, and Panda Place switched off exterior decorative lights or non-essential lights for an hour from 8:30pm on the night of 26 March.
This year, the theme of Earth Hour is “Habits Protect Habitats”. Earth Hour 2022 spotlights the planet’s wetlands and encourages communities worldwide to rethink their relationship with nature.
In Hong Kong, Earth Hour 2022 lights out was supported by nearly 4000 companies, organisations and buildings. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of WWF-Hong Kong and also the 14th consecutive year that Hong Kong has been participating in this global event. |
| Hopewell Supported Lai See Packets Reuse and Recycling Programme Again | | | 10 Feb 2022
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) supported “Lai See Packets Reuse and Recycling Programme” again organised by the Greeners Action. The Lai Sees Collection Boxes were placed at our premises, Hopewell Centre and Panda Place, from 10 February to 2 March to collect packets from the public and staff members. During this campaign, 75kg of red packets was received and handed over to the Greeners Action for further process, turning them to “new born packets”.
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| Hopewell Has Become a "Carbon Neutrality" Partner of the Environment Bureau | | | 29 Oct 2021
The Environment Bureau will launch the "Hong Kong Climate Action Plan" next year to develop strategies and measures to reduce carbon emissions, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Hopewell Holdings Limited has been committed to protecting and improving the surrounding environment and adopting a sustainable development policy. In response to the Government's carbon reduction efforts, Hopewell had become a partner in the "Carbon Neutrality" Partnership Launching Ceremony and was awarded an appreciation trophy. We will establish goals and timetables for various carbon reduction areas and work together with the industry to create a livable environment for stakeholders.
The "Carbon Neutrality" Partnership Launching Ceremony was officiated by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, who announced that the Government will set up The Office of Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality to further promote full participation by the Government and the public in transforming towards decarbonisation. In addition, The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, introduced the details of the partnership program to the industry, strengthening the "4Ts" partners as "Carbon Neutrality" partners. The program covers four major decarbonisation strategies and measures, namely net-zero electricity generation, energy saving and green buildings, green transport and waste reduction, for achieving carbon neutrality.
About 60 partners from various sectors, including property development, public utilities, finance, and professional organizations, attended the ceremony, committed to supporting Hong Kong in achieving carbon neutrality before 2050.
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| Hopewell Continues to Support Green Low Carbon Day | | | 11 Jul 2021
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) supported Green Low Carbon Day 2021 ogranised by The Community Chest of Hong Kong, promoting public awareness and understanding of the concept of sustainable development while helping those in need. Participants are encouraged to take a greener transport and adopt a green lifestyle. Donations raised through Green Low Carbon Day is designated to support “Green Related Projects” provided by member agencies of the Chest. In addition to the company’s donation, Hopewell also matched the staff donations dollar-for-dollar. |
| Hopewell Junior Volunteers Programme Organized virtual Farming Tour for Primary Students | | | 24 Apr 2021
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) collaborated with St. James’ Settlement for the fifth consecutive year in co-organizing “Hopewell Junior Volunteers Programme” 2020/21. The Program provides diverse learning opportunities for underprivileged students during the epidemic.
Apart from the virtual STEM workshop, over 60 primary students and 11 volunteers participated the virtual farming tour in March and April. Through the virtual visit in HKFYG Organic Farm and New Life Interactive Farm, the participants learnt the knowledge of organic farming and environmental protection, strengthening their understanding of ecosystem.
We also provided the learning kits to the students to experience the fun of STEM and ecosystem, inspire their creativity and thinking, and promote whole-person development. |
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