ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE
The Housing Society integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into the core and every aspect of its operations, from strategic planning and business operations to corporate development.
ENVIRONMENTAL

Advancing Corporate Sustainability

  • Developed a new set of corporate KPIs and targets under the sustainability framework for implementation in 2025/26

Harnessing the Power of Technology

  • First cohort of the 18-month PropTech Proof-of-Concept Programme concluded with 13 start-ups delivering solutions for construction, building maintenance, and green and smart living.
  • Commenced the second cohort of 14 start-ups
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Carbon Reduction throughout Whole Project Cycle

  • “Whole Life Cycle Carbon Assessment”
    • Pioneering at the Ming Wah Dai Ha Phase II Redevelopment
    • Developed a carbon tracking platform
    • Targeting a 25% reduction in embodied carbon across the projects
  • 27 developments received BEAM or BEAM Plus certification

Sustainable Property Management

  • Installed 50 smart food waste recycling bins at 20 rental estates and a managed property
  • Completed installation of solar PV panel systems at 10 rental estates and set up a wind turbine system at Kwun Lung Lau
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Greener Workplace

  • Expanded electronic recordkeeping system across all divisions and sections
  • Achieved “Excellent” Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) ranking at Corporate Office at World Trade Centre and Regional Office at Dragon Centre
  • Received “Good” IAQ ranking for Operations Headquarters at 1063 King’s Road
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SOCIAL

Maximising Housing Resource Potential

  • “T-Home” Transitional Rental Housing Scheme
    • 5 T-Home projects, accommodating 1,000+ families in total
    • A three-year project “JC Project Lift” will be implemented at Ming Wah Dai Ha in the second half of 2025
  • The Letting Scheme
    • Approval given to ~2,000 owner applications and 1,100 tenant applications
    • 510+ tenancy agreements signed

Community Synergies through Volunteerism

  • Contributed 25,100+ hours of community service for ~ 33,200 beneficiaries
GOVERNANCE

Corporate Structure

Further information about corporate governance can be found in the Corporate Governance section in the full version of Annual Report 2024/25.

Sustainability Report 2024/25 is prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative Standards: Core Option