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29 September 2010 - Swire Properties Invests in Electric Vehicles to Reduce Carbon Footprint

 

Swire Properties Limited has confirmed the purchase of two new Nissan LEAF electric vehicles for its transport fleet as one of the developer's initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and develop environmentally friendly business practices. The company sent representative to test-drive the LEAF at Nissan's headquarters in Yokohama, Japan.

 

The two new electric vehicles will replace the vehicles in the Company's existing fleet. The measure will lead to a 70% reduction per vehicle in greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner roadside air quality with zero tailpipe emissions in comparison with the equivalent petrol cars.

 

26th September 2010 – MTR: The Greening of Wong Chuk Hang with South Island Line (East) Project

 

An attractive facelift is in the plans for the Wong Chuk Hang area under the South Island Line (East) project connecting Admiralty Station on the North side of Hong Kong Island with the Southern District.

 

The MTR Corporation today unveiled a plan for an abundance of green open spaces and a new, innovative and environmentally-friendly design for the 2- kilometre long rail viaduct located in the area that integrates with the surrounding environment. “The new design will be strikingly different from the rail viaducts that one sees now in Hong Kong. The overhead line support system and the parapet have been integrated into the noise barrier, resulting in a viaduct structure that is smaller overall,” said Mr Peter Leung, Design Manager - South Island Line (East) of the MTR Corporation. “The viaduct columns will be slimmer, and the exterior of the viaduct together with the noise barrier will be decorated to blend in with the surrounding environment.”

 

24th September 2010 - Hang Lung Properties’ Palace 66 in Shenyang Attains Gold Level LEED Certification

 

Hang Lung Properties Limited (stock code: 101) is proud to announce that the company’s new landmark development on the Mainland, Palace 66 in Shenyang, has attained the Gold Level of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Core and Shell Development Certification. This international benchmark for sustainable architecture is issued by the U.S. Green Building Council, and Palace 66 is the first completed shopping mall in the whole of the Mainland to have attained such recognition.

 

 

Mr. Ronnie C. Chan, Chairman of Hang Lung Properties Limited, said, “As a leading property developer in Hong Kong and the Mainland, we are committed to incorporating sustainability into our new developments on the Mainland long before it has become the major concern that it is today. This recognition provides clear evidence of our long standing commitment to meeting the highest international standards in sustainability and is a further sign of our success in transforming our vision into reality.”

 

13th September 2010 - MTR Young scoops 2 International awards on public transport for the future

 

Two teams of six talented young people from the MTR Corporation showcased their innovative ideas about promoting public transport for the future at the International Association of Public Transport’s (UITP) “Solutions for Our Future Award” competition and won the Grand Award and First Runner-up Award from among entries from Canada, the Netherlands, India, the Mainland of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and several other countries. Three other MTR teams finished in the Top 10.

 

August / September 2010 - Hong Kong International Airport Authority features in airport would ' Green Neighbour' by Martin Putman

 

Since Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) opened 12 years ago, both passenger and cargo traffic have experienced exponential growth.  To ensure the sustainable development of the airport, it is committeed to achieving high environmental standards.  From green purchasing and energy efficiency to waste and water recycling, good environmental management is embedded in daily operations and guides policy making.  (page 42-43)

 

27th August 2010 - CLP Power debuts GREEN PLUS to help SME's & non-profit making organisations Go Green 

 

 

CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) today announced the launch of GREEN PLUS, a pioneering programme that seeks to empower small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and non-profit making organisations to implement energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) measures. The GREEN PLUS programme also represents the first collaborative platform for government departments, Energy Advisory Committee, green groups, associations of contractors, professional bodies and academics to share EE&C knowledge, technical know-how and experience with SMEs and non-profit making organisations.

 

10th August 2010 - Towngas Sustainability Report 2009 Released

 

 

This report covers the progress and performance of our sustainability management from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009 across both our operations in Hong Kong and mainland China. During this period there was no significant change with regard to the ownership of the Company. Re-statements of information, provided again in this report for justification and consideration, have been highlighted.

 

The information in this report details our environmental, social and economic performance as well as our vision, policies, management and corporate governance strategies. We also publicise our future targets, presenting our goals and business objectives both for 2010 and for subsequent years.

 

9th August 2010 - HK Students vie for the top honour of CLP's Young Power Programme with creative low-carbon living solutions

 

The final round of CLP Young Power Programme 2010 Project Competition was successfully concluded today when ten shortlisted teams of secondary students presented their achievements of promoting low carbon living to compete for the top honour of “Young Power Award”.

 

 

CLP Young Power Programme is a youth leadership development programme jointly organised by CLP and Junior Achievement Hong Kong (JA), offering students an opportunity to understand the power industry and how they can contribute to a better and sustainable future. The Programme received an overwhelming response this year with 42 participating teams. The best ten were selected to go through a series of activity-based thematic learning in the past four weeks, which included student mentorship and leadership-training activities, developing their creativity, teamwork, leadership skills, and sense of social responsibility.

 

5th August 2010 - Wal-Mart releases greenhouse has protocol guide

 

In February, Wal-Mart committed to reduce the carbon footprint from its supply chain by 20 million metric tons of carbon dioxide by 2015. The project team that has been working to implement that goal is releasing a guidance document that details how these emissions reductions will be counted, reports the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).

 

Wal-Mart has said that addressing operational and supply chain opportunities can be good for both business and the environment, and is moving ahead with its supply chain strategy by prioritizing the biggest pollution reduction opportunities that can achieve reductions now, says EDF. The need to qualify, quantify and assess the reductions is what led the project team to create a guidance document that establishes “rules” for counting carbon reductions towards Wal-Mart’s 20 million metric tons goal, says EDF.  The team was led by ClearCarbon Consulting, along with EDF, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Wal-Mart.

 

August 2010 - HSBC Green Roof for School - City Cooler and Cleaner Teachers' Toolkit Debut

 

Green outdoor classrooms have been created on the rooftops of 10 selected schools across Hong Kong since the HSBC Green Roof for Schools programme was launched in 2007. Through the programme, students gain knowledge of the issues related to climate change, study how to build green roofs, develop an interest in horticulture and learn more about ecology as an integral part of the school curriculum. To enable more students and schools to take action for the environment, HSBC, in partnership with Professor C Y Jim, Chair Professor of Geography, Department of Geography, The University of Hong Kong, publishes the ‘City Cooler and Cleaner Teachers’ Toolkit.’

 

 

The Toolkit is the first book in Hong Kong that integrates teaching and learning about green roofs in tandem with topical environmental issues such as climate change and the urban heat island effect, and will be made available to all schools in Hong Kong. Since the programme launch, more than 8,000 students and teachers have benefited from green roofs as natural outdoor classrooms. Schools have also implemented various measures to enhance students’ environmental knowledge and improve schools’ environmental performance. These include building an ecology garden, training student environmental ambassadors, setting up environmental protection committee, installing mini wind turbines and practising organic farming.  

 

29th July 2010 - HK Electric commissions Hong Kong's largest solar power station

 

The largest solar power system in Hong Kong has been commissioned by HK Electric on Lamma Island. The system is expected to generate 620,000 units of electricity annually. The project marks another milestone for HK Electric in harnessing renewable energy (RE) for power generation in Hong Kong. The Company has since 2006 brought wind energy to the city by building and operating the only commercial scale wind power station -- at Tai Ling on Lamma.

 

 

The newly commissioned solar power system, which has a capacity of 550 kilowatts, comprises 5,500 thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules each with peak output of 100 watt. The PV panels are erected on rooftops of the Main Station Building inside Lamma Power Station, covering a total area of 8,470 square metres. To maximize power output, all panels face south and are inclined at 22 degrees to the ground.

 

19th July 2010 - Sino Group's electric vehicle charging stations power new environmental protection initiatives in HK

 

Sino Property Services (SPS) is committed to implementing environmental protection initiatives and strongly supports the use of environment-friendly vehicles. Last year, Sino Parking launched a Green Parking Promotion that offers 40%-off discount on hourly parking and allocated priority parking spaces in its 13 flagship carparks for environment-friendly cars. This year, joining hands with CLP, SPS has installed two electric vehicle chargers in each of the five carparks at Olympian City 2, Tuen Mun Town Plaza Phase I, China Hong Kong City, Kwun Tong Harbour Plaza and Gold Coast Shopping Mall, with CLP offering a free charging service until end of this year.

 

16th July 2010 - CLP power's 21st electric vehicle (EV) charging station enters into operation in preparation for more EVs to HK

 

The 21 Charging Stations in Kowloon and the New Territories offer Hong Kong’s EV drivers more choices as they opt for emission-free vehicles.

 

CLP Power today announces the commencement of operation of its 21st electric vehicle (EV) charging station at China Hong Kong City, which also marks the successful completion of the first batch of 21 EV charging stations planned. The charging stations provide a total of 49 charging points in public car parks, echoing Hong Kong Government’s announcement last week on the advance supply of the latest model of EV by another Japanese car manufacturer to Hong Kong.

 

16th July 2010 - OOCL included in the new Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index

 

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL) is proud to announce its inclusion as a founding constituent in the new Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index. The index series is the first of its kind in Hong Kong. It covers listed companies in both Hong Kong and China and provides vital benchmarks against which the investment community can assess socially responsible investments.

 
The constituent selection process includes consideration of the results of a Corporate Sustainability Rating Assessment carried out by RepuTex (Hong Kong) Limited – an independent analytics and advisory firm that specializes in sustainability risk analysis. Eligible companies were evaluated on aspects including environmental impact, social impact and corporate governance. The 30 companies with the highest scores are included in the Corporate Sustainability Index.
 

15th July 2010 - MTR included in the new Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index

 

MTR Corporation is pleased to be recognised as one of the 30 Hong Kong-listed constituent companies of the new Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index. 

 

Constituent selection included consideration of the results of a Corporate Sustainability Rating Assessment by an independent expert in sustainability risk analysis, RepuTex (Hong Kong) Limited. Eligible companies were evaluated on four aspects including environmental impact, social impact, corporate governance and workplace practices. The 30 companies with the highest scores are included in the Corporate Sustainability Index.

 

July 2010 - HSBC Group Sustainability Report 2010

 

HSBC's Sustainability Report 2009, published at the Annual General Meeting on 28th May, covers a broad range of issues including:

  • Continued support for our customers during the global economic downturn
  • Financing a low carbon economy
  • Risk management in lending and other financial services
  • Employee engagement
  • Investing in communities
  • HSBC's environmental footprint
 
In response to stakeholder feedback, the report focuses on the sustainability priorities for the bank in 2009 – 2010. It also describes the ways HSBC is building sustainability into the fabric of its culture, including how business decisions are made.
 
 
The report also looks in detail at HSBC's approach to the management of potential social and environmental risks in its lending and other financial services activities. This includes its implementation of the Equator Principles and sector risk policies, and its engagement with customers on sustainability risk.

 

9th Jun 2010 - Towngas Rice Dumplings for the Community - 210,000 Rice Dumplings were packed for the Needy

 

Towngas organised the annual "Towngas Rice Dumplings for the Community" campaign for the eleventh year running. This year, Towngas joined with 220 Legislative Councillors and District Council members to mobilise volunteers to wrap over 210,000 rice dumplings, which were then distributed to the elderly and others in need.
 
 
At the kick-off event co-oganised with The Hong Kong Society for the Blind, Towngas volunteers and the visually impaired gathered together to wrap the low carbon rice dumplings to promote low carbon cooking. Towngas Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer James Kwan, The Hong Kong Society for the Blind's Chief Executive Maureen Tam, and renowned artist Ella Koon attended the activity to show their support for the participants.
 


 
 
Sino Property Services (SPS) and Hong Chi Association (HCA) collaborate again with the launch of a new seedling adoption programme, Mission Green Thumb. The initiative encourages Sino tenants to join hands with Hong Chi trainees to develop a greener environment in commercial buildings. By training people with intellectual disabilities as organic farming professionals, the project also promises employment opportunities.
 

 

 

The initial phase of will be first launched in Exchange Tower and Skyline Tower, and gradually extended to Far East Finance Centre, Hong Kong Pacific Centre, 148 Electric Road and other SPS properties.

 

The Mission Green Thumb programme officially commenced at Exchange Tower today. In the company of Hong Chi trainees, Mr. Sunny Yeung, Executive Director of Sino Group and Head of SPS, Mr. Allan Chan, Associate Director (Leasing) of Sino Group, Mrs. Mable Harvey, Chairman of Services Management Committee, HCA, and Miss Kathy Chow, Mission Green Thumb Ambassador jointly officiated the opening ceremony by watering seedlings together to signify how the project brings growth to environment and community.

 
 

Two ifc, one of Hong Kong’s most iconic buildings managed by the MTR Corporation, is now using eolic-solar power to provide nighttime illumination on Finance Street.

Two uniquely designed Hybrid Eolic Solar light poles (wind and solar powered) and six panels have been installed to collect wind and solar power during the day to provide light through LED lamps in the evenings. “Using eolic-solar power not only benefits Two ifc in terms of saving resources, but is also environmentally-friendly and creates a more sustainable property for Hong Kong,” said Mr Frankie Cheong, Chief Property Manager of Two ifc.

 
 
 
Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) received a Transport and Logistics Gold Award under the Sectoral Awards of the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) programme organised by the Environmental Campaign Committee.


The HKAEE programme aims to encourage businesses and organisations to adopt green management practices and to present them with an opportunity to benchmark their commitment towards environmental excellence. The award indicates HIT’s outstanding performance in the areas of "Green Leadership", "Programme and Performance", and "Partner Synergy", the three assessment criteria of the HKAEE programme.

 

10th May 2010 - Cathay Pacific's 1st Sustainability Development Report highlights group's effort in Sustainability, Achieves A+ Rating

 

Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the launch of its first Sustainable Development Report outlining the various sustainable development measures undertaken by the airline in 2009. The report incorporates the Cathay Pacific Group's 100%-owned subsidiaries based in Hong Kong: Dragonair, Cathay Pacific Catering Services, Hong Kong Airport Services, Vogue Laundry Services and Cathay Pacific Holidays.

 
For the second consecutive year, the report achieved an A+ rating - the highest possible - in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines, an internationally accepted benchmark for reporting on economic, environmental and social impacts.

 

May 2010 - HSBC ranked 1st in 2009 CSR Survey of HSI Constituent Companies

 
HSBC is once again on top of all Hang Seng Index (HSI) constituent companies on sustainability in the survey commissioned by Oxfam Hong Kong and conducted by CSR Asia. The assessment was undertaken since 2009, with comprehensive methodology covering six areas including CSR Strategy and Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Workplace, Environment Performance, Supply Chain, and Community Investment.
 
 
 
The score for HSBC is 80% which well exceeded the competitors in the sector. For the 2009 survey, 31 companies, or 74 percent of the Hang Seng Index (HSI) constituent companies responded as compared to 37 percent in 2008.

 

7th May 2010 - CLP won the Globe Annual for Sustainability Reporting 2010

 

CLP Holdings has been named winner of the Globe Award for Sustainability Reporting, a coveted international award initiated by the Globe Forum.

"We were impressed with the report, the superb web presence, and the integrity shown by disclosing the bad news, as well as the good news stories around investment in renewable energy generation and staff safety amongst others," stated the jury in its motivation. The jury consists of highly experienced and internationally recognized experts from all over the world. CLP’s 2009 Sustainability Report was selected from five strong international contenders.

 

27th April 2010 - OOCL announces the launch of OOCL Carbon Calculator

 

OOCL is delighted to announce the launch of the OOCL Carbon Calculator on April 27, 2010. The calculator is designed to assist OOCL customers in measuring the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in their supply chain. OOCL’s carbon calculator is the first emissions calculator of its kind to offer multiple shipment searches, and full intermodal data using actual emissions figures from OOCL ships. It offers customers a user-friendly interface, allowing them to generate excel reports according to their preferred shipment.

Click here to download the full press release. 

 

22nd April - Hang Lung Properties - Magic Box at The Peak!” Promotes Green Lifestyle and Creativity Celebrating World Earth Day


In a first for Hong Kong, an innovative event combining the artistic creativity of children with a strong message of environmental protection was staged at Hang Lung Properties’ The Peak Galleria on April 18 to celebrate World Earth Day 2010, which fell on April 22.

The “Magic Box at The Peak!”, as the initiative is entitled, transforms recycled shoeboxes collected by Hang Lung Properties into gigantic art works in the shape of wild animals. Under the direction of renowned Hong Kong-born sculptor Mr Wong Tin Yan, more than 30 children aged 6-12 worked together to piece together multi-colored models of elephants, giraffes and other animal models out of the boxes. The exhibition will be on show at The Peak Galleria until 31 May.
 
 
 
 
 

HK Electric Clean Energy Fund 2010/11 is now open for application from the local education sector, inviting interesting campus projects to promote and apply renewable energy (RE) which would benefit students, teachers and the community. This is the fifth year since the Fund was launched in 2006 and so far a total of 48 projects have made their way through 43 schools and tertiary institutes, providing opportunities for thousands of students to learn about RE.
 
"We are looking for innovative and educational projects that bring positive impact on teachers, students, their families, as well as the community," said HK Electric General Manager (Corporate Development), Mr. Yee Tak-chow. Application is open from now till 16 August for sponsorships totalling $1 million.
 
 
 
 
 
Each individual plays a part in saving the earth. The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (“Towngas”) urges people to realise low carbon living through its “Low Carbon Action!” Campaign launched last year. Towngas sponsored Green Power’s “School Carbon Off
Action” Competition to spread the message to primary and secondary schools. The Competition has been concluded and winning schools are invited to share their low carbon living experience at the prize presentation ceremony today.
 
Tailored for primary and secondary school students, the “School Carbon Off Action” Competition encourages them to realise low carbon living in several areas of their daily activities. By recording carbon emissions daily, students are led to understand that each and every activity can affect the environment. Through this exercise, they are also led to recognise that everybody has the responsibility to redress global warming.

 

1st April 2010 - CLP Engineers accomplish E-Base Power-On Mission on Antarctica

 

Five young CLP engineers from Hong Kong, India and Australia have succeeded in restoring broken down renewable energy (RE) devices and installing additional solar panels for the only privately-run education and research centre (E-Base) operated in Antarctica as they return to Hong Kong and recount their experience during a "Welcome Home" gathering.

The young engineers, dubbed COOL (Climate ActiOn JuniOr League) Captains, were selected from nearly 40 top CLP engineers in operations in Hong Kong, Australia and India. They embarked on their first COOL mission three weeks ago to help the organization "2041", founded by polar explorer Sir Robert Swan, to re-power his educational base for climate studies.

 

25th March 2010 - Cathay Pacific wins the Total Caring Award in recognition of committment to corporate social responsibility

 

Cathay Pacific Airways today received the Total Caring Award 2009/10 at a recognition ceremony for the Caring Company NGO Partnership Day. The event was officiated by Henry Tang, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR.

The Total Caring Award is the top award under the Caring Company Scheme, organised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) since 2003 to recognise local companies that demonstrate a “continual and sustainable total commitment in caring for the well-being of the community, the employees and the environment”.

 

18th March 2010 - Swire Properties wins prestigious CIBSE Award for Leadership in Energy Efficiency

 

Swire Properties (SPL) has received the "Client of the Year - Low Carbon Operation Award" from The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers* (CIBSE), the authority which supports and represents the UK's building services profession. Swire Properties is the only enterprise from Asia to win a CIBSE award this year.  The CIBSE Low Carbon Performance Awards 2010 recognise and reward proven achievements worldwide in delivering carbon savings in the operation and management of buildings.

 
 

8th March 2010 - CLP engineers to restore power for E-Base on the Antarctica

 

Five CLP engineers from Hong Kong, India and Australia have started their three-week journey to the Antarctica to install renewable energy (RE) devices for an education and research centre (E-Base) which was set up by polar explorer Sir Robert Swan and founder of organisation "2041".  Departing from Hong Kong on 4 March 2010 for their "Project COOL" experience, the engineers, all in their twenties, will also gain first-hand experience about the impact of climate change during the expedition.

 

7th March 2010 - HSBC Pok Oi Cycle for Millions - Cycle for Green Cycle for Charity - promoting green sports in the community

 

On 7 March, 3,000 people hit the pedal in HSBC Pok Oi Cycle for Millions 2010. This is the second year that HSBC has supported the charity ride. Group Executive Director and Chairman, Commercial Banking, Personal Banking and Insurance of HSBC Holdings plc Sandy Flockhart led an HSBC team of some 300 colleagues and their family to participate in the event.  Among HSBC colleagues are the Bank's pro-cycling team. Joining them were riders from corporates as well as social welfare agencies, students and members of the public.  


Participants started at Tai Po Waterfront Park and rode along the Tolo Harbour Cycle Trail to Yuen Wo Park in Shatin, with a total distance of 10km. While pedaling for a green community, the participating corporate teams and individuals also raised HKD3 million to support Pok Oi's education, medical and social services.

HSBC also clinches Champion of Best Fundraising Team (Corporate category), Team Spirit Award and Most Creative Bike Award.
 
 

10 February 2010 - MTR - LEDs get “Green Light” for Expansion in MTR Energy Efficiency Programme



Passengers will soon start experiencing the warm glow of energy-efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights in more MTR trains. The LED lights closely resemble natural daylight and use 40 percent less energy than traditional fluorescent lighting, they will be installed on all 136 MTR trains on the Kwun Tong, Tsuen Wan, Island, Tseung Kwan O and Tung Chung lines as well as the Airport Express as part of an expansion of the MTR Corporation’s Energy Efficiency Programme.

 

6th February 2010 - MTR - MTR Runners Run for a Greener Future

 

Athletes from MTR Corporation won the championship and the second prize of 25km and 50km Corporation/ Organization Cup respectively in the annual Green Power Hike today (6 February) to promote a greener environment and healthy living.

MTR runners, Mr Ngai Kong Loi, Mr Ho Chi Tung, Ms Lam Wai Chu and Mr Ng Ka Wai, won the first prize of the 25km Corporation/ Organization Cup and finished the hike in 2 hours and 49 minutes only. Another team ran from the Peak to Big Wave Bay in 50km Corporation/Organization Cup won the second prize by finishing the hike in 5 hours and 29 minutes.

 

5th February 2010 - HK Electric - EIA Study Affirms Southwest Lamma Offshore Wind Farm

 

 

HK Electric is proposing the development of an offshore wind farm in the Southwest Lamma Channel with a generating capacity of around 100 megawatt (MW) and an annual production of 170 million units of electricity which is enough energy for about 50,000 families in Hong Kong, representing 1-2% of the company's annual electricity output.

About 28 to 35 wind turbines, each of 2.3-3.6 MW, will be installed at the 600-hectare site and details of the proposed wind farm together with its environmental impact assessment (EIA) study will be available for public inspection starting on Monday (8 February).

 

1st February 2010 - CLP Pioneers Trial of Electric Vehicle (EV) Quick Charger

 

    



CLP today officially launched Hong Kong’s first EV Quick Charger, marking a new milestone in promoting a wider adoption of EVs in the territory.  Over the next six months, CLP will conduct technical trials on the EV Quick Charger and hope that the test result can further the growth of EVs in Hong Kong.

Located at CLP’s Centenary Building on To Wah Road in Jordan, an EV Quick Charger is available for technical trials.  EV users, including government departments, corporations, academic and research institutes and individuals are welcome to experience the most advanced charging system in town during the six-month trial period.

By complementing the standard charging stations, CLP believes that the introduction of quick charger will provide more choices and flexibility to EV users which will ultimately help promote the use of EV in Hong Kong.

 

19th January 2010 - Swire Properties - Swire Properties and Tsinghua University Jointly Establish Building Energy Efficiency Research Fund, Beijing

 

   

 

Swire Properties ("SPL") and Building Energy Research Centre of Tsinghua University ("THU") jointly announce today the establishment of Research Fund for Building Energy Efficiency: Integrated Design and Management (the "IDM Fund"). Mr Gordon Ongley, SPL's Chief Executive Officer - Mainland China and Academician Jiang Yi, Head of THU Building Energy Research Centre, officiated the signing ceremony.

 
 
 
The World Shipping Council and its members have proposed to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its member governments a new global Vessel Efficiency System, which would improve the carbon and fuel efficiency of the world’s fleet and therefore reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The proposal is for the IMO to apply vessel efficiency design standards for both new and existing vessels in the world’s fleet.
 

13 January 2010 - CLP Lights up First Hong Kong Customer with Solar Energy - Stage 1 of Town Island Renewable Energy Power Station Commissioned

 

The first phase of CLP Town Island Renewable Energy Power Station was commissioned today, marking the new era in Hong Kong’s electricity history of powering with renewable energy.


The Town Island power project is divided into two stages. The first stage, commenced in August 2009, involves the installation of 100 solar panels with a capacity of 20kW and is capable of powering up to 20 sets of 1-hp air-conditioners.  It will supply electricity to the existing facilities of a non-profit drug rehabilitation centre run by Operation Dawn on Town Island, including its chapel, kitchen, garden and hostels.

 

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