Carbon Audit • Green Partner

Carbon Audit • Green Partners' activities in support of greenhouse gas emission reduction.

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Full List of Carbon Audit • Green Partners

Gallant Y.T. Ho & Co Gammon Construction Limited Gateway Apartments Gateway Hotel Grand Coffee Company Limited Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Green ICT Consortium Greentech Engineering Limited Green Impact Solution Limited GRUNDFOS Pumps (HongKong) Ltd GS1 Hong Kong Guangdong Fortress Chemical Co Ltd Top

Description of Carbon Reduction Activities

Gallant Y.T. Ho & Co Contact: E-mail: admin@gallantho.com

Divide the office into different zones and switch off un-necessary lighting and air-conditioning in zones where such facilities are not necessary Maintain the air-conditioning temperature at appropriate level Use energy-efficient electrical appliances Internal circulars are issued via e-mails instead of papers Collect single-sided non-confidential documents and reuse for drafted paper Collect double-sided non-confidential documents and send to recycling dealers Reuse envelopes Send electronic greeting cards instead of paper cards Reduce the use of disposable items, for example, serve drinks to clients with glasses instead of paper cups

Gammon Construction Limited Contact: Ms Shirlee Algire Tel: (852) 2516-8949  E-mail: environment@gammonconstruction.com

At Gammon we have been monitoring our energy usage from operations and offices and set annual targets for reductions. Permanent Offices Introduce Environmental Corpus Fund to increase environmental awareness Energy and Carbon audit Open window blinds to allow natural lighting Turn off all electric appliances after work  Perform light intensity study for light tube reduction opportunities Construction Site Offices  All site offices adopted T5 lighting  Solar water heater are installed for longer-term site offices  Green roof technology allows site offices to reduce solar heat gain and thus use less energy for AC  Plants at site office hoarding for shading Create false ceiling to reduce heat gain  Use of recycled materials and segregate waste  Use white paint on container office to reduce heat gain  Improve lighting zone control  Increase natural ventilation and lighting  Use low VOC paints, tiles, adhesives, furnishings Measures that Apply to all Offices  Maintain room temperature above 24oC  Encourage paperless conference Monitoring our energy consumption and seeking efficiency  Electric appliances must have energy efficient label  Centralize printers  Promote energy efficient culture  Double-sided printing to any applicable documents  Meticulous planning to reduce material wastes

Gateway Apartments Contact:  Mr. Peter T. M. Pang, Apartment Engineer  Tel: (852) 2119-3010  Fax: (852) 2119-3017   E-mail: peterpang@gatewayapartments.com.hk

Reduction of Electricity Consumption Switching off air-conditioning, lights and equipment in office sections not in operation Reduce number of fluorescent tubes / lights in back of house, lobbies and guest corridors Replaced halogen lights and exit lights by LED lights Use T5 fluorescent tubes, energy saving light bulbs and electronic ballast Implemented different day/night mode light setting in order to reduce electricity Installed movement infrared sensors to switch on / off lights in guest laundries Suspended service of selected lifts during night time Installed 100 sets of Solar panel (200 sq. meter) to harness solar energy and reduce CO2 emission by 68 tones per year Replaced Town Gas Boilers by Heat Pump System Establish office light zoning system to eliminate waste when not in use Reuse and Recycle Implemented source separation of waste in all guest rooms Donation of kitchen utensil, chinaware, table ware, electric appliances and bedding to charity Recycling of glass bottles, aluminum cans, paper, printer cartridge, plastic, rechargeable batteries, energy saving light bulbs and fluorescent lights Electroplating of sanitary fittings Reduction of Paper Consumption Copy and print on both side of the paper Use of electronic means for internal/external communication Reuse of stationary such as envelopes and folders Extensive use of e-filing practices Reduction of Water Consumption Installed water limiter in water taps and shower heads Environmentally Friendly Products Use of rechargeable batteries, degradable rubbish bags, environmentally friendly water-based paint and non harmful-detergent Use of ball pen refills, instead of replacing with a new ball pen Use of recycled paper for stationary and printing collaterals Award Achievements “Class of Excellence” Wastewi$e Label of HKAEE “Excellent Class” IAQwi$e Label of HKAEE “ Excellent Class” Indoor Air Quality Certificate of EPD “Quality Water Recognition Scheme for Building” 2010 Gold Certificate of WSD “Certificate of Merit” Competition on Source Separation of Waste Program 2010 by EDP   Participation in Community Events “6.21 Dim It” by Friends of the Earth (HK) “Earth Hour” by WWF Energywi$e Label by HKAEE

Gateway Hotel Contact: Mr John Wong, Human Resources Manager Tel: (852) 2113-7826  Fax: (852) 2113-0129  E-mail:  jwong@marcopolohotels.com

Reduce electricity consumption and energy saving Suspend overnight and non-peak hours of elevator operation hours  Lighting retrofit application of T5 fluorescent lamp with electronic ballast, LED light bulb and energy saving light bulb Variable speed drive with frequency inverter application of Primary Air Handling Units and Air Handling Units Improve power quality by the application of power factor capacitor to maintain stable incoming power source Turn off idle office lighting, air-conditioning and equipments before leaving Replace the aged boiler plant to heat pump system for reduce fuel clause and running consumption Reduce overnight operation hours of heat pump system and lower down the set-point of hot water supply temperature to minimal electricity and running consumption Paper Saving Measures Use double-sided printing and photocopying Preview documents before printing Reduce font size and shorten documents Print/copy only the pages you need Sending out documents and information electronically Route memos and newsletters Use PC files not paper files – scan and file Use scrap paper for notes Use outdated stationary for internal memos or drafts reports Reuse envelopes, paper folders, filing cards and other office items

Grand Coffee Company Limited Contact: Mr. Branky Lam, Marketing Manager Tel: (852) 2333-8749 Fax: (852) 2419-9891 E-mail: brankylam@grandcoffee.com.hk

Reuse, recycling and Reduction Double-sided and 2-page-up printing and copying, where appropriate Arrangements for the re-use and recycling of office supplies, stationary, computers, equipment and electrical appliances Use of recycled paper, corporate letters and envelopes, newsletters, calendars, cooperate gift etc Enforce effective electronic documentations and communications Electronic greeting cards Promote environmentally friendly behavior among staff Switch off air-conditioning & lighting after using meeting rooms Turn off idle office equipment before leaving the office Proper food planning in corporate events Refuse to use disposable paper cups Sponsoring and supporting projects community projects in environmental protection Participate in the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence - “Carbon Less Label” scheme Encourage staff to save energy by smart notices in office

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Contact: Mr. Percy Kong, Director of Engineering Tel: (852) 2584-7021  Fax: (852) 2827-0680  E-mail:  percy.kong@hyatt.com

Major energy saving initiatives Replaced incandenscent light bulbs by energy saving light bulbs Replaced halogen lamps by energy saving lamps Replaced T8 type fluorescent tubes by T5 type Exercised demand control on distribution of chilled water supply Apply LED for decorative ceiling lighting Replace motor-generator set of lifts by static inverter Apply sun control window film

Green ICT Consortium Contact: Green ICT Consortium Secretariat: Internet Professional Association Tel: (852) 2778-0040  Fax: (852) 2778-0032  E-mail: info@iproa.org

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Green Impact Solution Limited Contact: Mr. Ken Y.K. Tam, Senior Solution Consultant Tel: (852) 2311-8846 Fax: (852) 2366-3093  E-mail: info@gimpact.com.hk

Provide integrated energy & carbon reduction solution which include Energy/Carbon Assessment Services Energy Efficiency & Carbon Reduction Solutions Carbon Inventory & Management Services Actively share our expertise in energy & carbon management Partner with Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and cooperate with Governments to promote and deliver carbon-related programmes Internally, we Actively Reduce Energy Consumption by Using energy efficient lightings Switching off all unuse appliances & lighting Having effective temperature controls Conserve the use of paper by Maximizing the use of electronic documents Printing double side Promote 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Conduct regular Carbon Audit

Greentech Engineering Limited Contact:  Mr. Dennis Wong, Engineer Tel: (852) 2776-3128 Fax:(852) 3487-0069  E-mail: greentech66@gmail.com

Paper conservation Electronic communications to clients encouraged in place of hardcopy correspondence Electronic filing required whenever possible All internal documents required to be issued in electronic format Use of double-sided printing as default for all printers Reduce electricity consumption Use energy efficient lighting Keep air-conditioned at 24oC in office Switch off air-conditioning, lightings and equipments in premises not in operation Reuse and Recycle Donation of office furniture or computer to charitable organizations for reuse Reuse stationery such as paper, folders, paper clips, envelopes, box, plastic bag, etc. Place boxes beside copiers to collect double-sided non-confidential paper documents, envelopes or magazine and to be collected by recycling dealers regularly Recycling of computer hardware, toner cartridges and other e-waste Our Plan Policies on reducing the wastes of energy and water are being set up Education provided to staff about the importance of environmental protection and sustainable development The need to enhance the efficiency of energy and water usage has been identified and the limitations of energy and water usage are being planned

GRUNDFOS Pumps (HongKong) Ltd Contact: Mr William Chan or Mr Terry Tsang Tel: (852) 2786-1706  Fax:(852) 2785-8664  E-mail: marketing-hk@grundfos.com

Grundfos' commitment and responsibility for the environment means that we constantly search for new environmental friendly product methods. The materials we use in our pumps are environmental friendly as well and between 90% and 100% of our pump materials are recyclable. Grundfos' commitment to environmental issues stretches all the way from R&D to production, to a solution's eventually recycling or disposal. Grundfos' production plants, i.e.Suzhou, Singapore, Taiwan, Finland, Denmark, acquired ISO14001 certification Grundfos CR/SP/TP/NKG/NBG win National Energy Saving certification Sponsor the event of "Green Shandong" in Apr.2009, which is part of and on-going "Green China" initiative by Danish Embassy in Beijing, Grundfos specialists made presentation in three of six individual sessions on the topics ranging from district heating, building energy efficiency to wastewater treatment Carry out actions on energy saving internally and environmental friendly behaviour among staff To use environmental friendly project, equipment and practice. e.g. recycle paper, launching the new "Trafax" system aiming for energy saving, which is for sending and receiving e-fax by our Notes e-mails Adoption of energy efficient office equipment To set power-saving model for the office equipment and turn off idle office equipment during working hour Adjust indoor temperature settings Turn off air-conditioning & light in the lunch time and non-working hour In Headquarter, the idea of car sharing has been realized. A group of 4 persons is sharing 1 car to go to work 4 days a week. Participating in the environmental protection with some goals, i.e. a reduction in CO2 emission by 45%.

GS1 Hong Kong Contact: Ms Grace Cheung, Head, Marketing & Communications Tel: (852) 2863-9762  Fax: (852) 2861-2423  Email: gracecheung@gs1hk.org

Establish guidelines to staff to help reduce electricity usage  Reduce paper consumption by using recycled paper and double-sided printing  Support Property Management Office to apply for the “Building Energy Efficiency Funding Schemes” under the Environment and Conservation Fund  Promote Carbon Audit-Green Partners Scheme to GS1 Hong Kong Board and Members  Offer EZ*TRADE service, the e-Commerce solution which enables paperless transaction among trading partners  Promote the use of RFID technology to help businesses drive cost efficiency while protecting the environment including optimizing fleet management which serves to save fuel costs and reduce carbon emission, improving real-time inventory management to reduce product wastage and streamlining recycling and waste management process.

Guangdong Fortress Chemical Co. Ltd Contant: Mr. Daniel Yeung / Mr. Bowie Lam / Miss Amy Chan Tel : (852) 2320-8318  Fax : (852) 2320-6782

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