Carbon Audit • Green Partner

Promoting environmental protection

• Communicate via intranet or internet to save papers
• Use of electronic means for communications internally and with external parties as far as possible

Supporting reuse and recycling activities

• Arrangement for the reuse and recycling of personal computers, notebook computers, equipment and electrical appliances
• Reuse stationery such as paper clips, envelopes, folders, etc.
• Reduce copying and printing, encourage printing on recycled paper or using double-sided printing
• Provide trays to collect and reuse one-sided paper

Saving Electricity

• Allow separate switching on and off of lights in areas that are only used occasionally
• Set idling printer, copier and computer in sleep mode
• Switching off air-conditioning, lighting and equipment in office zones not in operation to save energy
• Encourage staff to save energy by smart notices in office (i.e. shut down PC's at the end of each day)

Improve energy efficiency

• Adopt energy-efficient office equipment
• Open blinds to take advantage of natural light, paint walls in light colors to enhance the effect of natural light
• Keep the air-conditioners temperature at 25 °C to save energy

Reducing Usage of Water

• Regularly check the external water equipment and pipes
• Encourage staff to use less water

Greening

• Plant green plant in office area

Promoting environmental protection

• Communicate via intranet or internet to save papers
• Use of electronic means for communications internally and with external parties as far as possible

Supporting reuse and recycling activities

• Arrangement for the reuse and recycling of personal computers, notebook computers, equipment and electrical appliances
• Reuse stationery such as paper clips, envelopes, folders, etc.
• Reduce copying and printing, encourage printing on recycled paper or using double-sided printing
• Provide trays to collect and reuse one-sided paper

Saving Electricity

• Allow separate switching on and off of lights in areas that are only used occasionally
• Set idling printer, copier and computer in sleep mode
• Switching off air-conditioning, lighting and equipment in office zones not in operation to save energy
• Encourage staff to save energy by smart notices in office (i.e. shut down PC's at the end of each day)

Improve energy efficiency

• Adopt energy-efficient office equipment
• Open blinds to take advantage of natural light, paint walls in light colors to enhance the effect of natural light
• Keep the air-conditioners temperature at 25 °C to save energy

Reducing Usage of Water

• Regularly check the external water equipment and pipes
• Encourage staff to use less water

Greening

• Plant green plant in office area

• Use of FSC (or equivalent) paper for corporate stationary and publication
• Reuse envelope for internal mail and non-client mailing
• Maintain indoor temperature at 24-26°C as a general guideline, although slight adjustment to meet human comfort level may be needed at times
• Put up labels/signs near switches to remind staff to switch off when not in use
• Lower binds whenever necessary to reduce direct sunlight and reduce demand for air-conditioning
• IT products such as computers, multi-functional photocopying machines with eco-label, e.g. Energy Star
• Electrical appliances such as refrigerators, television sets, dehumidifiers and microwave ovens with Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department

• Developed Sustainable Building Policy to guide our efforts to developing BEAM Plus and LEED certified green buildings that are energy-efficient and low-carbon through enhanced design and operation
• Launched the Renewable Energy Roadmap to chart a path towards adopting 100% renewable energy in our GBA rental properties by end of FY2026
• Partner with tenants through CSV Lease to support tenants’ efforts in energy saving and waste management