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Corporate Social Responsibility


AsiaWorld-Expo, upholding the continued commitments to our society, is devoted to social responsibility in our business operations by striving for the prosperity and sustainability of the communities in which we operate and, at all times, respecting the environment which we share.

Caring for the Environment

The environment is a precious resource which we all have a responsibility to safeguard for future generations. As an industry leader, AsiaWorld-Expo is committed to the very highest standards of eco-friendly operations, and dedicates significant resources to setting an example that the entire exhibition industry can follow.

Since 2009, AsiaWorld-Expo has launched the Carbon Reduction Programme in response to the global climate change issue. Through a series of facility improvement projects and in-house administrative measures, AsiaWorld-Expo is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 15% (based on 2008 level) by 2015 with an ultimate goal to convert itself into a Carbon Neutral Venue.

Indeed, AsiaWorld-Expo strives to apply green considerations to every aspect of its business, and has received awards in recognition of its efforts. For instance, AsiaWorld-Expo has achieved "Level 1 Carbon Reduction" for 2010, representing a 5%-20% reduction in carbon emissions in accordance with the CarbonCare® Label Protocol which is certified by Carbon Care Asia Limited. On a day-to-day basis, this commitment to environmentally-friendly operations is expressed in four key aspects: energy management, air quality, waste management and ecology.

 
 
 

 

Energy Management

  • To minimise energy consumption, AsiaWorld-Expo uses Solar Control Film on its skylights, which effectively reduces indoor temperatures by 2-3C on sunny days. Independent lighting zones further enable energy savings by allowing lights to be used only when needed. The venue likewise uses Thermal Storage Plant and Free Cooling System to optimise the operational efficiency of the air-conditioning system.

 

  • Since 2009, AsiaWorld-Expo has been participating in the Dim It and Earth Hour campaigns, organised by Friends of the Earth and WWF Hong Kong respectively. By switching off the lights in the venue, AsiaWorld-Expo proudly took a proactive role in promoting environmental awareness among employees, customers and the public.

     
 

 

Air Quality

   
 
       
 

 

Waste Management

  • In a venue the size of AsiaWorld-Expo, proper waste management is a critical issue. To promote eco-friendly operations, the venue has a comprehensive waste recycling programme, including an assigned recycling contractor and specific recycling targets.

  • In recognition of its efforts to meet specific recycling targets, AsiaWorld-Expo is awarded the “Class of Good” Wastewi$e Label under the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) programme.

  • The large-scale kitchens at AsiaWorld-Expo also promote safe and environmentally-friendly waste management through recycling programme for different recyclable items, such as cooking oil, paper, cans, plastic, etc…

  • From September 2011, the venue’s recycling scope has further extended to Wood Waste and Food Waste, all of which are groundbreaking new initiatives in Hong Kong’s Exhibition and Convention venues.



     


 

 




 

 

Ecology

  • To sustain the eco-friendly momentum, AsiaWorld-Expo introduced a series of landmark initiatives, including the launch of innovative “Ocean-Friendly Menu” and “CarbonCare Menu”. To protect the ocean’s ecological diversity, AsiaWorld-Expo offers customised menus using seafood from sustainable sources according to WWF-Hong Kong’s Seafood Guide. An alternative to the Ocean-Friendly Menu is AsiaWorld-Expo’s CarbonCare Menu in which ingredients are sourced and prepared in energy-saving methods to minimise carbon footprint.


     

  • To encourage customers to go further in reducing the carbon footprint of their events, AsiaWorld-Expo is pleased to partner with one of Hong Kong’s top carbon consultants, which now offers event organisers a tailor-made package of carbon-reduction services based on international protocols and the highest carbon-management standards. These carbon offset projects include Afforestation, Reforestation and the Operation of Wind Farms in Mainland China.

  • To ensure a greener environment for today and tomorrow, AsiaWorld-Expo has planted hundreds of trees in its marshalling area, and uses many indoor plants to ensure a high green area ratio.