HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 August 2023 – Hang Lung Properties (stock code SEHK: 00101) (the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) today announced its partnership with Hong Kong-based green startup Sustainable Office Solutions (SOS) and Crossroads Foundation, a local non-profit organization serving global needs, to implement a holistic resource utilization program for the Hang Lung office rejuvenation project in Hong Kong. The first phase of the collaboration saw
over 3,200 desktop resources be reused, redistributed or recycled, with success
divert nearly 140,000 kg of municipal waste from landfills And
avoid more than 510 tons of carbon emissions—the equivalent of the carbon emissions generated by more than 3,000 flights between Hong Kong and Singapore.
Hang Lung Properties is partnering with SOS and the Crossroads Foundation to divert nearly 140,000 kg of municipal waste from landfill during the first phase of its Resource Utilization Program for the Hang Lung Office Rejuvenation Project in Hong Kong
(Left to right) Mr. Markus Oetiker, Director of Global Distribution Operations of Crossroads Foundation, Ms. Janet Poon, Director of Human Resources and Administration of Hang Lung Properties, and Ms. Pamela Hinton, Managing Director of SOS
Since May 2023, Hang Lung has been carrying out a major rejuvenation project for its Hong Kong offices, which aims to create workplaces that promote well-being, engagement and a collaborative culture. With sustainability being one of the company’s core values, extensive reviews were conducted to identify ways to minimize the project’s environmental impacts and promote employee and community well-being. Measures implemented under the program include:
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Staff Takeaway Program: Employees of Hang Lung in Hong Kong were encouraged to take home office furniture and well-maintained electronics, including office chairs, pedestals, computer monitors and ovens, free of charge. The first round of the program was well received, with
nearly 90 employees participant.
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Donation to NGOs: 182 office materials were donated to
14 NGOs in the initial phase of the collaborationincluding Crossroads Foundation, Oxfam Hong Kong and Hong Kong PHAB Association, covering different NGO sectors in Hong Kong. These assets help support the planning and implementation of their community projects.
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Reuse: Hang Lung currently uses many desktop resources recycled in his temporary office, while others are stored for reuse at the end of the project.
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Recycling: Resources that cannot be reused, such as wooden desks, will be processed and transformed into items such as desk panels for secondary use.
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To recycle: Other remaining non-reusable resources will be sent to local recyclers for processing to maximize their circular economy benefits.
Ms. Janet Poon, Director of Human Resources and Administration of Hang Lung Properties, said: “Sustainability is one of our core values, and we are committed to embedding sustainable practices in all of our operations and workplaces. . We are excited to see the positive impacts. we have achieved in the environmental and social fields through our collaboration with SOS and Crossroads Foundation. We not only optimized the use and management of our existing office resources, but also improved the well-being of our employees and the wider community. We hope this initiative will become a best practice for our industry and help accelerate the transition to a circular economy in Hong Kong. »
Ms. Pamela Hinton, Managing Director of Sustainable Office Solutions, said, “We are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with Hang Lung to provide a sustainable office resource inventory management solution. This collaboration effectively promotes the recycling of resources, stimulates a circular economy and contributes to the betterment of the community. We look forward to this partnership serving as a catalyst for other companies to embrace circular economy principles when managing various resources. »
Mr. Markus Oetiker, Director of Global Distribution Operations, Crossroads Foundation, said, “This partnership is a wonderful example of how different parties can come together to have a positive impact on the community. We were delighted to see office furniture partnered with local NGOs to help renovate their service centers. It has been such a pleasure to play our part alongside Hang Lung and SOS to redirect these resources into the hands of those who need them. »
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