Sustainability Report 2020/21

We promote food waste separation and recycling at our properties and have advocated the HKSAR Government’s A Food Waste & Yard Waste Plan for Hong Kong 2014-2022 since 2018. Hotels, shopping malls and residential properties collaborate with food and beverage tenants to deliver food waste to the Organic Resources Recovery Centre for treatment. During the reporting year, 38 of our commercial and residential properties had food waste management in place, with collections of approximately 900kg per day for Hong Yip and 2,000kg for Kai Shing. At Park Central, an external company provides waste collection and recycling for our tenants. Food is sorted, treated and turned into animal feed. We also organize programmes for tenants to educate them about the handling of food and reduce consumer food waste. Utilizing Resources Efficiently We incorporate environmental considerations into our procurement and prioritize the use of sustainable materials. We minimize unnecessary consumption through careful decision and close monitoring. Efficient Water Consumption Most of our businesses are not water-intensive. Water discharged from our operations followed local government requirements, including the Hong Kong’s Water Pollution Control Ordinance (WPCO). Wastewater from our residential and commercial building is discharged through municipal drainage systems. At our construction sites, wastewater is treated and discharged in accordance with respective regulations. Nonetheless, we are committed to enhancing water management, reducing wastage and raising conservation awareness across our operations. During the reporting year, we set a target to reduce the water use intensity of our EOC-monitored buildings by 5% by 2029/30, against 2019/20 as the base year. This year, we recorded an increase of 6% from 2019/20. The possible reason is we are exploring and adopting the use of water-cooled chillers for lower energy consumption in some properties. We will continue monitoring the data, investigating the reason and suggesting water saving measures. To better conserve water, Hong Yip supports the Water Supplies Department’s Let’s Save 10L Water 2.0 Campaign. At our construction sites, rainwater is collected for cooling and irrigation while grey water from offices is used to clean sludge at water treatment plants. Wastewater is also collected and treated for wheel-washing. The Group implemented conservation projects at our 99 managed properties during the reporting year. 11 of those managed properties harvested water by installing collection tanks. At Harbour North, a collection system was installed to reuse condensation water for flushing in restrooms. And at Port 33, smart technology detects leakages and control water gates. Considering the Environment While Sourcing Our Environmental Policy, Sustainable Building Policy, Supplier Code of Conduct and procurement guidelines embed environmental considerations into our sourcing. In order to source goods or services that are good for the environment, clauses or specifications relating to environmental protection are included in our procurement process of our property management. At our construction subsidiary Sanfield, all new timber must be Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)- certified to qualify under BEAM Plus system. New timber for temporary works must also be certified by the FSC or similar sources, and we encourage the reuse of old timber. Subcontractors are required to submit monthly certificates and delivery records to ensure full compliance. The Group uses precast facades, aluminium formwork and green blocks to reduce resource consumption during construction. Pre-finished and smooth blocks are encouraged, to avoid plastering. More details on our supply chain management are available in Value Created for Supply Chain . Utilizing Technology to Minimize the Use of Resources Technology reduces resource consumption at our managed properties. To reduce the use of paper, we encourage customers and visitors to use our mobile SHKP Malls App to make reservations at restaurants. Tablets at customer service counters feature information such as shopping mall directories and promotions, and collect customer feedback. And our property management subsidiaries are upgrading their customer service software to create a paperless workflow. Value Created for The Environment Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited • Sustainability Report 2020/21 19