SHKP Quarterly

The Group publishes 2020/21 Sustainability Report As outlined in its latest Sustainability Report , in the last financial year, the Group accomplished different achievements in its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance, disclosed a set of policies covering core aspects of ESG, and established new 10-year environmental targets. The aim of these initiatives is to strengthen the foundation for its future sustainability development. 集團出版 2020/21 年度《可持續發展報告》 2020/21 Sustainability Report released The Group released its 2020/21 Sustainability Report , detailing its sustainability commitments and achievements during the financial year. The highlights of its initiatives and values created for stakeholders and the community are as follows: Environment: ICC became the first building in Hong Kong to earn the WELL Health – Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management certificate from the International WELL Building Institute. The Group’s core commercial projects under development are designed to obtain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold or Platinum rating. To combat climate change, the Group encourages the use of electric vehicles and renewable energy. People: SHKP was the most active corporate participant in the first round of the Government’s Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme recruitment. The Group took extra care about staff well-being during the pandemic, and it was the first property developer in Hong Kong to participate in the Government’s outreach vaccination service. Customers: The Group adopted smart technologies, especially those enabled by the 5G network, to promote smart living and to maximize the satisfaction of its customers and property users. As at the end of June 2021, the membership of The Point by SHKP, an integrated loyalty programme under the SHKP Malls App, exceeded 1.2 million. Supply Chain: Close to 100% of the Group’s suppliers are locally based companies, which helps reduce carbon emissions from transportation and support the local economy. Smart technologies are also integrated into the Group’s traditional construction practices to enhance health and safety levels on its construction sites. Communit y: The Group continues to promote reading among youths, sports for charity and care for the underprivileged. The construction of the Group’s transitional social housing project, United Court, is expected to be completed in 2022, offering 1,800 units. Taking into account families moving out from United Court to public housing and families moving in, it is estimated that about 5,000 underprivileged families will eventually benefit from the project. In addition, SHKP's first multi- generational housing project in Tung Shing Lei, Yuen Long will include a wellness centre, a kindergarten and a nursery. The SHKP 2020/21 Sustainability Report is available online 新地 2020/21 年度《可持續發展報告》可於網上閱覽 Corporate News Vol 102 • Q4 2021 • SHKP Quarterly 28