Sustainability Report 2015/16

CASE STUDY Reducing Energy Consumption and Enhancing Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency with HEART Buildings consume a significant portion of Hong Kong’s electricity as noted above. As a responsible developer, the Group refurbishes office premises and shopping malls regularly with latest proven technologies. Changes in both hardware and mind-set are essential to enhancing energy performance in the long run. Building Homes with Heart inspires the Group’s approach to reduce energy consumption where HEART means: This approach has significantly enhanced environmental performance while satisfying user needs. Due to flexibility gained from this HEART approach, we have been able to adopt this method in buildings regardless of their functions or year built. Significant investments were also made in refurbishing office buildings and shopping malls to optimize their energy efficiency with latest technologies. This strategy is in accordance with our determination to attain optimum energy efficiency in our diverse building portfolio. Below are reduction data recorded at International Commerce Centre (ICC), Imperial Cullinan, Metroplaza and Sun Hung Kai Centre with these measures: Value Created for the Environment Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited Sustainability Report 2015/16 15