SHKP Quarterly

The Group purchases electric construction equipment 集團購置純電動建築設備 T o further promote green construction, the Group acquired nine pieces of electric construction equipment to replace their diesel counterparts. This is expected to result in an annual reduction of approximately 240 tonnes of carbon emissions, which is equivalent to the environmental impact of planting over 10,000 trees. The nine pieces of equipment include five truck cranes, two truck mixers and two trailer pumps. Some of the equipment has already been put to use in the Group’s ongoing projects, including the mega project at Sai Sha near Ma On Shan, the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre in-situ expansion, and projects in Kwu Tung and So Kwun Wat. During the ceremony commemorating the handover of the equipment, Group Executive Director Adam Kwok (middle) said: “SHKP has committed substantial resources to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development. Electrification on construction sites is an important component of the Group’s carbon-reduction strategy. This purchase will help us create a ‘triple-win’ scenario, benefitting the environment, the industry and our construction workers. Our collective efforts will contribute to making Hong Kong a greener, low-carbon city.” He believed the move would not only reduce carbon emissions, but also encourage other industry players to embrace green building equipment. Furthermore, the use of electric equipment would provide frontline workers on construction sites with a cleaner and healthier work environment. In addition to the equipment purchase, the Group has implemented various green initiatives in five key areas of construction. These include the use of green smart technologies from design, construction to facility management; the development of green energy infrastructure, including one of the largest solar power networks in Hong Kong; collaboration with universities to conduct research on green building technologies; the provision of green building materials for the Group’s projects and the industry; and the establishment of Sanfield Construction Innovations Limited to train green building talent. 14 Sustainability