Clean Air Charter |
Swire Properties' Approach |
- Operated by a recognised world-class standard, or the standards established by the Hong Kong / Guangdong governments
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Design and operate all new portfolios according to the criteria of the 'Platinum' rating under the Hong Kong Building Environmental Assessment Method (HK-BEAM). In 2006, our premium commercial and retail complex Festival Walk achieved the 'Platinum' rating – the highest rating under HK-BEAM. |
- Emission monitoring at significant sources
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EHS database collects monthly data
Significant sources:
- Indirect CO2 emissions from electricity use
Other emissions:
- CO2 from diesel for generators
- CO2 from petrol for company cars
- Refrigerants (minimal fugitive)
Energy database for major flows and effects (since 2005) |
- Publish energy use and emission information
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Data on electricity and fuel use was published under:
- Annual EHS Report (since 2003); and
- Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP5)
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- Adopt energy-efficient measures in operations
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Achieved a cumulative annual energy saving of 14 million kWh since 2001. Aim to achieve extra annual energy saving of 1.5 million kWh in 2007. Measures adopted include conversion to water-cooled air-conditioning system, Building Management System, lift counterweight optimisation, exit signs replacement and lighting retrofits. |
- Identify and encourage measures to be taken on days when air pollution is high
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Plan to stop conducting regular test of emergency generator sets or carry out any full flow flushing on high pollution days, where practicable. |
- Share air quality expertise with others
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Publish research papers on various energy saving initiatives; invite professors and university students for site visits; speak at various energy saving or environmental related forums. |