SHKP Quarterly

Shanghai IFC and Shanghai ICC implement environmental concepts into their daily operations to provide a sustainable work environment for tenants. Recently, both Shanghai IFC and Shanghai ICC received the Platinum rating in the LEED V4.0 for Building Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings, achieving 103 and 100 points, respectively, to reach the top four certified buildings under this category in the world. Shanghai IFC even clinched the highest number of points in the world in 2020, setting a record for integrated commercial developments around the world and projects in the East Asia. Shanghai IFC and Shanghai ICC incorporated LEED standards in the project design and construction stages. The landmark projects adopt green measures in daily operations to meet the sustainability requirements of low-carbon buildings. Mainland: Shanghai IFC and Shanghai ICC receive the Platinum rating in LEED Shanghai IFC has a rainwater recycling system, which uses collected rainwater for irrigation 上海國金中心設有雨水回收系統，把收集所得雨水用作灌溉 Energy optimization Shanghai IFC and Shanghai ICC have a series of energy-saving measures. For example, building automation systems are used to count the power consumption of each facility to ensure energy efficiency and the reduction of carbon emissions. There are regular checks and adjustments on the electrical and mechanical systems and meters to keep them at the optimum level. Durable LED lighting and green refrigerants are used. Using resources efficiently Product and material procurement and waste management plans are in place. Environmentally friendly materials and highly efficient equipment are selected in the procurement process. To reduce waste, there is a waste separation and recycling scheme with regular record keeping – over 50% of the recyclable waste was recycled and over 70% of the durables were re-used. Regarding water management, rainwater is collected for irrigation, sanitation facilities with water-saving design are used, and variable frequency drive water pumps are used to ensure the use of water is adjusted according to circumstances. Promoting sustainable living Sustainable living is promoted among tenants. Regular questionnaires are given to get tenants’ comments on indoor environment quality and promote green living. Both projects encourage tenants to take green transport, and carpools and green transport priority parking spaces are available. Green transportation accounts for 70% of tenant trips. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, special management services have been provided, including the addition of touchless infrared temperature screening equipment, enhanced frequency of cleaning and sanitizing public facilities and equipment, pandemic response exercises, and notices reminding tenants to uphold good sanitation and hygiene practices. ICC, Shanghai IFC and Shanghai ICC receive green building certificates from renowned organizations 環球貿易廣場、上海國金中心和上海環貿廣場屢獲權威機構頒發綠色建築認證 7