Hong Kong: Green Building in Action–2023 Edition Released with a Brand-new Interface

The Hong Kong Green Building Council has released the latest edition of “Hong Kong: Green Building in Action” to summarise the updates on Hong Kong's green building development status in 2023. The new edition is now available in a reader-friendly web format, featuring the most recent data and presented through concise and visually appealing infographics, making it easily accessible and enjoyable to read.

The report showcases the current development status of green building in Hong Kong, the key achievements of BEAM Plus, the Council’s strategic roadmap in leading the industry towards carbon neutrality, the growth of the green product market, as well as the latest capacity of green building practitioners, allowing the public to keep up with the evolving trends in Hong Kong's green building development.

As of 31 December 2023, 3,439 buildings had been certified for the first time by BEAM Plus. The total estimated carbon emissions saved by assessed projects in the New Buildings category alone reached 1.28 million tons per year, equivalent to planting 56 million trees. Furthermore, the BEAM Plus certified area per capita in Hong Kong reached over 7.32 m2, while the total area of soft landscaping in certified projects is equivalent to 189 Hong Kong Stadium pitches.

The report is updated annually to help readers better understand the important initiatives and progress made by the Council in promoting green building and creating a greener future. Downloadable factsheets are also available in English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

To know more:　https://www.hkgbc.org.hk/eng/resources/publications/HKGBC-Publication/Reports/green-building-in-action/index.jsp