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Carbon Audit • Green Partners
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Description of Carbon Reduction Activities
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 Contact: Ms. Estrid Wai
Head - Communications and Marketing
Tel: (852) 2784-3912
Fax: (852) 2784-6699
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- Provide broad range of services to help business community to deal with climate change, including:
- Carbon/Greenhouse Gas Footprinting and Mitigation Strategies
- Energy Management and Audit
- Corporate Social Responsibility Check and Reporting
- Stakeholder Dialogue
- BEAM Green Building Labelling
- Indoor Air Quality Solutions
- Hong Kong Building Greenhouse Rating Scheme
- Clean Air Charter Certification Scheme, Green Equipment Financing
- Clean Production and Clean Tech Market Research
- Constantly reviewed its curren practices and look for ways to enhance performance, save energy consumption and reduce emissions of its Jockey Club Environmental Building headquarters in Kowloon Tong with recent achievements as below:
- installed new motion sensor lighting devices, contollable fluorescent lighting system in auditorium and fluorescent down lighting with the removal the diffuser to increase the lumen output, enhance performance and save energy
- replaced the existing high intensity discharge lamp with high output compact fluorescent lamps in exhibition hall
- improved the air conditioning control system
- obtained quality water certificate and installed sensor water taps
- Additionally, BEC has just completed a coomprehensive review and is considering initiatives below to further conserve energy, reduce emissions and increase performance:
- replacement of existing old air-cooled chiller with hgh-efficiency chiller
- replacement of T8 fluorescent tubes with T5 ones in the public areas
- installation of VSD and CO2 sensor for the existing AHU systems to upgrade the indoor air quality and getting certified
- getting EMSD Energy Efficiency Registration Scheme for Building certificate
- creating a green roof with plants
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Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd
Contact:
Environmental Affairs Department
6/F North Tower,
Cathay Pacific City,
8 Scenic Road,
Hong Kong International Airport
Lantau, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2747-8161
Fax: (852) 2141-8161
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- A computerised building management system to centrally control air-conditioning, lighting and lifts.
- VFD (Variable Frequency Drives) variable air volume control and chilled water cooling pumps, which have reduced energy consumption by 30%.
- LE (Low Emission) lights, Double-glazed windows and sensor controlled window shades to reduce solar gain and eliminate solar glare.
- Light wells, atriums and floor-to ceiling windows to maximise the use of natural light.
- Low loss electronic ballast (with a higher energy efficiency than traditional magnetic ballasts) and double parabolic reflectors in high efficiency lighting tubes for general lighting.
- Lighting zones to allow separate switching on and off of lights in areas that are only used occasionally.
- Occupancy sensors for switching off unoccupied a/c and light in conference rooms and class rooms.
- A solar water heater installed for dish washing machine.
- Experimental wind turbine of 1kW generating capacity.
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Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd
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City Univeristy of Hong Kong
Contact:
Mr. Tony Tung
Tel: (852) 3442-6850
Fax: (852) 3442-0121
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- Establish and implement our second 5-year Energy Saving Plan (2008-2013) and/or to formulate a long-term target plan for carbon reduction
- To conduct the carbon emission audit regularly
- To adopt or to facilitate the use of renewable energy on campus as far as practicable
- To incorporate "sustainability" into the design, selection of equipment and materials for construction and maintenance
- To improve indoor air quality on campus for the health and well-being of the occupants
- To continue to promote and implement our existing comprehensive 4"R" waste reduction/resources conservation programme
- To use/adopt environment-friendly project, equipment and practices, e.g. recycle paper
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Climate Change Business Forum
Contact:
Tel: (852) 2784-3900
Fax: (852) 2784-6699
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- To take leadership and influence the business community to take concrete steps to reduce emissions and share best practice on the carbon intensity of businesses
- To identify and communicate the opportunities and risks businesses will face from climate change and highlight best practice
- To commission research on the impacts of climate change to business, relevant to Hong Kong on both a local and international level
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Senior Strategic Planner
Tel: (852) 2678 2141
Fax: (852) 2678 7499
Email: r_chung@clp.com.hk
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| Energy Institute - Hong Kong Branch |
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| The University of Hong Kong (Faculty of Engineering)
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- To carry out cutting edge researches on the impact of climate change on our environment, mitigation measures and renewable energies;
- To make awareness to our students, through lectures, seminars and workshops, about the importance of carbon reduction and energy conservation;
- To offer seminars to the general public on the proper and effective ways of carbon reduction;
- To help industries and organizations to carry out carbon audit;
- To implement ways to reduce electricity consumption in offices, laboratory and classrooms;
- To reduce the use of paper by using more electronic communications and recycle used paper;
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Fuji Xerox (Hong Kong) Ltd
Contact:
Ms. Katherine Lau
Environmental Manager
Tel: (852) 2513 2331
Fax: (852) 2560 9695
Email: fxhk.env.mgt@hkg.fujixerox.com
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To encourage ALL staff to declare their commitment to environmental conservation at company Knowledge Sharing Center for public sharing;
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To set a Mid-range Plan (2008-2010) with an absolute reduction target on annual electricity and gasoline consumption;
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To conduct annual in-house 108-item Energy Self Audit and Waste Management Survey for driving improvement on environmental management;
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To limit the operating time of lighting system with 1-hr interval by electronic cards during non-office hours;
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To replace existing T8 eco lighting tubes with more energy-saving T5 kit as per our plan;
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To quantify the Carbon Dioxide restrained by our energy saving products at customer sites for pursuing Carbon Neutral;
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To continually increase the staff awareness on carbon reduction through different activities regarding energy saving, 4R principles, environmental conservation, etc;
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To source more environmental-friendly high-consumption products including recycled/FSC paper, cleaning agents
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Hallmark Cards (HK) Ltd
Contact:
Mr. Bosco Chan
Environmental & Sustainability Manager
Tel: (852) 2309 9123
Fax: (852) 2561 8101
Email: bchan6@hallmark.com
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- Adhere to the following principles and practices of managing our utilization of an non-renewable energy wherever reasonably practicable:
- Avoid using energy applicances without compromising the quality of services and operations
- Switch off the energy supply for any idle applicances, and for lighting installations of any unoccupied premises
- Reduce the duration and intensity of energy consumption, if allowed
- Source replacements, with higher energy efficiency, for existing installations
- Establishment of new operation facilities in Asia shall have the considerations of using renewable energy where technically and economically viable
- Encourage our business partners in participating of any energy intiatives in order to improve their environmental performance
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Hang Seng Bank
Contact:
Ms. April Li
Asst Corporate Responsibility Manager
Tel: (852) 2198-4113
Fax:(852) 2536-9793
email: aprilli@hangseng.com |
- Encourage customers to switch from paper to electronic format when receiving account statements. More than 237,000 customers and 2,700 shareholders now joined the programme which resulted in an annual saving of more than 8 million sheets of paper
- In 2007, Hang Seng sponsored the construction of 200 biogas toilets in Yunnan, which provided renewable energy to about 1,000 villagers. It reduced annual carbon dioxide emissions by 2,500 tons
- Hang Seng and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries jointly launched the "Hang Seng PRD Environmental Awards" in 2007 to recognise and encourage sound environmental practices by manufacturing companies in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta region. The Awards received 113 entries covering a total of 339 environmental projects. The implementation of energy conservation projects by various companies has helped reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 25,000 tons
- A participant in the Carbon Disclosure Project which provides a forum for the world's largest institutional investors to collectively consider the business implications of Climate Change
- Joined the "Climate Change Business Forum" in 2008
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| Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd |
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Hong Kong Association of Energy Engineers
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| The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. (Link to Environmental Policies)
Contact:
Dr. C.W. Tso
General Manager (Projects)
Tel: (852) 3143-3808
Fax: (852) 2580-9032
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- Integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of our business activities
- Sustains a high level of environmental performance in addition to complying with all relevant legislation
- Adopt best practicable environmental technologies to minimize the impact on the environment
- Promote responsible and efficient use of energy, materials and natural resources
- Enhance the environmental awareness and responsibility of our employees, contractors and suppliers
- Maintain communication with the community and support meaningful environmental programs and activities
- Attain continual improvement through the implementation of effective environmental management systems
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Hong Kong Housing Society
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Pilot green roof implementation & performance monitoring
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Pilot grey water reuse
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Pilot renewal energy applications
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Pilot food waste eliminator application
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Slope Greening
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VVVF lifts installation for rehabilitation works
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Energy efficient appliances application
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Environmental awareness & energy saving promotion to stakeholders , business partners & the community
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The Hong Kong Institute of Education
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- IAQ Certificate Scheme
- Replacement of old Shuttle Light Buses by LPG models
- Thermal Storage Project
- Water Cooled Chilling System
- Extension of Green Roof Project
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Hong Kong International Airport
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Hongkong International Terminals
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| Hong Kong Productivity Council |
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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
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Contact:
Mr. Eric Chan
Tel: (852) 3517-5335
Fax: (852) 3517-2885
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- Use of heat pump system to replace diesel/towngas boilers
- Use of solar energy
- Lighting retrofit
- Overall Thermal Transfer Value (OTTV) enhancement
- Chiller integration
- Conduct carbon audit regularly
- Modify set point of Central Control and Monitoring System (CCM S)
- Install energy saver on window-type air-conditioners
- Keep air-conditioned at 25.5oC in office and quarter area
- Install reflector and reduce number of fluorescent lamps
- Equipment retrofit for LED exit sign lighting system and lift lighting
- Install select switch (air-conditioner or electric fan) and timer devices
- Reduce standby power loss of office equipment
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Contact:
Corporate Sustainability Asia Pacific Region, HSBC
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In 2005, HSBC became the world's first carbon neutral bank.
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Environmental performance targets (eg covering carbon dioxide, energy, water and waste) are part of the overall performance goals of top management.
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Implemented the 'HSBC and Climate Partners' programme in Hong Kong which inspired and facilitated greener lifestyle changes and carbon footprint reduction in the local community.
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Launched a US$100 million five-year 'HSBC Climate Partnership' globally to inspire actions by individuals, businesses and governments to alleviate the climate change impacts for people, forest, water and cities.
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Kicked off a five-year (2007-2011) US$90 million Global Environment Efficiency Programme to reduce the Bank' s direct impact on the environment through a more extensive use of renewable energy, water and waste reduction technologies where applicable.
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Exert our influence on the supply chain to encourage the adoption of environmentally friendlier practices and the use of greener materials.
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As adviser, lender and investor, HSBC encourages companies and projects the Bank finances to manage climate change-related risks and opportunities.
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Langham Pace, Mongkok, Hong Kong
Contact:
Mr. Jor Fan
Environmental Management System Manager
Tel: (852) 3552-3008
Fax: (852) 3552-3009
Email: jor.fan@langhamhotels.com
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Carbon audit for hotel operation
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ISO14001 implementation
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Lighting Retrofit Scheme: Use of T5 tubes with electronic ballasts in back of house areas
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Adoption of zonal lighting in corridors for guest room floors
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Turn off lightings in offices, restaurant outlets and kitchens after operation
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Use of water-cooled chillers
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Chillers Energy Management:
i) Increase temperature setback
ii) Shift to lower capacity chillers during low peak period
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Use of heat pumps to recover the heat generated from chillers to pre-heat the hot water system
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BMS control for initiating air conditioning for function rooms
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Thermostat setback for service lift lobby areas: automatic lower the air conditioning during off peak periods
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Gas management in kitchens: turn off gas when not in use
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Use of water-based paint with minimal VOC content
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Active participation in paper reduction and recycling
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| Ming Pao |
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New World Development Company Ltd
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Sino Property Services
Contact:
Tel: (852) 2138-1000
Fax: (852) 2138-1010
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Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd
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Swire Pacific Ltd
Contact:
Tel: (852) 2840 8881
Fax: (852) 3582 9199
Email:sd@swirepacific.com
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Contact:
33rd Floor, One Pacific Place
88, Queensway, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2844 3888
Fax: (852) 2810 1547
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- All new developments are committed to be designed, built and managed to meet the highest rating of BEAM (Building Environmental Assessment Method)
- Adopt the knowledge based energy management under which we act on information and researches in our building operation and management since 2003
- The accumulated electricity saving across our building portfolio was an estimated 15,000 MWh in 2007, which equates to a total reduction of 11,902 tonnes of CO2e emission
- Initiated a 'Best in Class' exercise in 2007 to benchmark, share and promote best practices with the industry
- Report emissions performance through Carbon Disclosure Project and joined the Climate Group since 2007
- Establishment of Building Energy Efficiency Research Fund with Tsinghua University in 2008
- Make further improvements through carbon off-set projects, influencing tenants to promote energy consumptions
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Link to Estate Management Office)
Contact:
Mr. CS Chow
Tel: (852) 2609-8122
Fax: (852) 2603-7728
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Energy Saving Incentive Scheme Phase I & II
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Lighting Retrofit Scheme
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Solar Hot Water System installation in 28 student hostels and 3 Sport Centre
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Small Wind Turbine Installation Project for street lighting
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Building Energy Code
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ISO 14001 implementation
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Waste Management and Reduction Scheme
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Green Purchasing
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Green House Gas Emission audit
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CUHK Community Tree Afforestation Scheme
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Tree Survey & Preservation
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TEFMA Benchmarking
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Sustainable Indicator report
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Walking for Health activity
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Carbon audit reports and improvement plans
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The °Climate Group
Contact:
Ms. Margaret Lo
Policy and Research Manager, Hong Kong, The °Climate Group
Tel: (852) 2836-5703
Fax: (852) 2836-5707
email: mlo@theclimategroup.org
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Focus exclusively on advancing low carbon solutions by partnering with the most influential leaders from businesses and governments
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Help its partners to take a leadership position on climate change
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Communicate successes with a particular focus on the links between reduced GHG emissions and improved financial and economic performance
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Facilitate stronger collaboration on market mechanisms and policy development
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Conduct research projects internationally on climate change-related issues
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The Climate Conference 2008 organised by TCG is a carbon neutral event. Carbon emissions generated from Conference venue operation, travelling incurred, as well as accommodation of overseas participants will be calculated and offset
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Will complete carbon audit exercise for 2008 emissions at th end of the year and will continue to monitor, reduce and offset emissions from its global operations
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To push video conferencing technology to keep business travel to a reasonable level
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| The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited |
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- Conduct organizational carbon audit.
- Switching off partial lightings & air-conditioning in office areas during lunch break.
- Minimize lightings in office and public areas.
- Retrofitting of office lightings by using high efficiency T5 fluorescent tubes.
- Realignment of operation schedules for building facilities serving both office & public areas.
- Organize ECO driving seminars to encourage colleagues to enhance green driving practices.
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| The Hong Kong Institute of Architects |
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Contact:
Ms Annie Luk, Admin Officer Tel: (852) 2537 0456
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| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
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The Link Management Ltd
Contact:
Mr. Bosco Yip
Tel: (852) 2354-0415
Fax: (852) 2897-1492
E-mail: bosco.wm.yip@thelinkreit.com
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- To continue with and ensure sustainability of energy savings initiatives for The Link's retail premises through:
- Enforcement of house-keeping measures in this regard
- Up-grading of Facilities to include retrofit of lighting systems with energy saving devices / lamp fittings and retrofit of chiller operational sequencing control systems with integrated control devices
- Improvement to original design configuration of Facilities to include conversion of air-cooled chiller plants into their water-cooled chiller plants into their water-cooled counterparts
- To encourage tenants to adopt energy savings designs and operational practices in their retail premises through communication channels established for this purpose
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| The Open University of Hong Kong |
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The University of Hong Kong (Estates Office)
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