Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (“Champion REIT” or the “Trust”) (Stock Code: 2778owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, is delighted to reveal the grand opening of its 3rd yearly ESG-themed occasion, the “ESG Gala”, which is held in between 29 July and 1 August. Structure upon the success of the previous ESG online forums, this year’s gala includes a more comprehensive scale and more varied material, declaring the Trust’s dedication to sustainable advancement and ESG practices.
As a market leader in ESG efforts, the Trust has actually redefined business residential or commercial properties and their service worths through forward-thinking techniques. Under the style of “Innovation – Inspiration – Integration”, the ESG Gala drives transformative modification and strengthens the Trust’s market management.
From Asset Manager to “Super Value-Adder”: Building Shared Value
The Trust has actually changed its function beyond standard property management, becoming a driver to cultivate cross-sector cooperation and understanding exchange. By embedding ESG at the core of its operation, the Trust has actually established a dynamic platform linking more than 500 occupants and partners, driving green operations and inclusive culture, while developing shared worths for all stakeholders.
– ESG-themed Events and Impact: For 3 successive years, the Trust has actually staged ESG-themed occasions that unified cross-sector resources and engaged occupants throughout financing, retail, dining, and appeal markets. These efforts have actually drawn over 50,000 individuals, considerably magnifying reach and developing long lasting worth for all stakeholders through partnership.
– Smart Technology for Carbon Reduction: The Trust has actually executed ingenious innovations such as AI-powered chiller optimisation system at Three Garden Road. This smart service analyses real-time weather condition patterns to anticipate cooling need, substantially enhancing energy effectiveness and minimizing carbon emissions.
– Green Transformation amongst Tenants: Since October 2024, the EcoChampion Pledge has actually been broadened to consist of retail renters along with workplace occupants. Noteworthy individuals consisted of BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited, Citi, ICBC International Holdings Limited, LSEG, Adidas, Kabushikigaisha Limited, and perFACE. The program has actually attained exceptional outcomes:
- 80% of taking part renters developed energy usage targets
- 100% of getting involved occupants carried out a minimum of 3 kinds of waste recycling
- 6% typical decrease in energy usage strength over the previous 6 months compared to previous year’s typical[1]
- Engaged over 100 individuals through 3 green workshops and assisted trips throughout the year
Lining Up with Hong Kong’s Vision of Green Innovation and Smart City Development
The Trust actively supported the Hong Kong SAR Government’s development program and the Smart City Blueprint. Exceeding boosting our own ESG efficiency, the Trust has actually developed a thorough worth chain that enhances sustainable advancement, providing extraordinary worth for both renters and financiers.
The Trust leverages advanced innovation and smart information system to optimise resource performance and improve ecological tracking, developing a smarter and sustainable organization environment that provides long-lasting worth for our occupants. At the same time, the Trust actively pursues sustainable financing chances through instruments like sustainability-linked loans, even more enhancing our green financing abilities.
Technology-driven Sustainability: Ushering A New Era of Healthy Living
Beyond its dedication to ingenious innovations, the Trust likewise prioritises the holistic neighborhood wellness. On the opening day of the occasion, three-time Olympic swimmer and Hong Kong’s record-breaking swimmer, Camille Cheng, shared insights on physical and psychological durability from a professional athlete’s viewpoint. The Trust likewise partnered with Intellect, a start-up platform, to display how innovation can improve staff members’ health. In addition, the Trust will work together with PURE Fitness to arrange a Sports Day that provides renters AI-enabled health management options.
In addition, Langham Place Office Tower leads the market with its pioneering “6D Wellness” principle. Secret efforts consist of a devoted YouTube channel (@ 6dwellnesslp) and Social Wellness Hall at Eaton Club, bridging online and offline platforms to promote holistic health. The ESG Gala included a wellness day, engaging renters through market online forums, sports presentations, and immersive activities concentrated on physical, psychological, and spiritual health. The “6D Wellness Hub” grandly opened at Langham Place Office Tower, including artist Louis Cheung and globally popular landscape professional photographer Kelvin Yuen as launch visitors. Throughout the occasion, Louis shared suggestions for improving health and revealed his coming function on the 6D Wellness YouTube channel, talking about insights on clever health and household joy. Kelvin revealed his image exhibit and released a photography competitors intended at letting loose the prospective and imagination of young individuals.
Youth Engagement and Inclusion: Inspiring the Next Generation of Sustainable Leaders
The Trust hosted an art directed trip, engaging trainees with art exhibits and interactive indoor sports. In assistance of the government-led “Strive and Rise Programme”, the Trust will arrange a personal movie screening at Langham Place on 1 August, including a regional animator, the Tsui Brothers, to share profession guidance motivating teens to check out varied profession courses.
An unique art exhibit was hosted in partnership with LoveXpress, an NGO committed to empowering people with autism. Entitled “Colours of Inclusion: Hong Kong through Alvin’s Eyes”, the exhibit happened at Three Garden Road from 29 July and 8 August, showcasing the art work by Alvin Li, a young artist with autism and intellectual impairments. His art work highlighted the power of inclusive art in the neighborhood.
Ms Christina Hau, Chief Executive Officer of Champion REITstated, “Over the years, we have actually redefined standard possession management by creating a robust network of tactical collaboration and resources, progressing from a standard property supervisor into a ‘Super Connector’ and eventually a ‘Super Value-adder’ in the market. Through development and cooperation, we unify stakeholders and foster synergies to drive significant effect. Our dedication to a sustainable future incorporates technological development with human-centric care. The ESG Gala embodies this vision, showing how ingenious innovations improve physical and psychological wellness, influence the next generations and foster social addition. At Champion REIT, we are more than a property supervisor, we are drivers for shared worth, committed to co-creating a greener, more inclusive, and smarter future.”
Ms Camille Cheng, Three-time Hong Kong Olympic Swimmer & & Co-Founder of Mind the Wavesstated: “As a professional athlete, I deeply comprehend that psychological and physical wellness is the structure for constant advancements. Whether dealing with athletic difficulties or life’s misfortunes, real strength lies not just in determination, however likewise in the capability to reset and increase once again from obstacles. I resonate with the psychological pressures dealt with by youths in Hong Kong today, and I’m grateful to be part of the ESG Gala to share my individual journey as a professional athlete. I want to motivate the more youthful generation to look after themselves, prioritize their psychological and psychological health, and boldly live out their real worth in this ever-evolving world.”
Ms Kitty Poon, Founder of LoveXpressstated “We are deeply grateful for the cooperation with Champion REIT to arrange this art exhibit, which offers a platform to display the works of young autistic artist, Alvin Li. This collaboration not just commemorates Alvin’s extraordinary creative skill, however more notably, marks an essential advance in cultivating social understanding and approval of the autistic neighborhood. Through art, we can go beyond barriers and support a really inclusive society.”
Appendix 1: Participants of EcoChampion Pledge
3 Garden Road
1
BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited
2
Citi
3
CMC Capital Partners HK Limited
4
Eaton Club
5
Fosun International Limited
6
Fosun Wealth International Holdings Limited
7
Huajin Financial (International) Holdings Limited
8
ICBC International Holdings Limited
9
Keysen Property Management Services Ltd– Three Garden Road Management Office
10
LSEG
11
The Executive Centre
Langham Place Office Tower
12
Erigeron Company Limited
13
Eagle Property Management (CP) Limited
14
Eaton Club
15
perFACE
Langham Place Mall
16
Adidas Hong Kong Ltd
17
Thai Chill
18
Advantage Cosmetics
19
Edko Film Ltd.
20
Ice Fire International Co. Ltd
21
Kabushikigaisha Limited
22
Kidsland LCS Limited
23
Pig Candy
24
S A Accessories
25
Sabon
26
The Coffee Academics
27
Too Chill for Yoga
* in alphabetical order
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Champ REIT ESG Gala supplies a platform to cultivate cross-sector cooperation and understanding exchange, driving green operations and inclusive culture
A group of experienced ESG professionals took part in the panel
conversation of Green Transformation
took part in the EcoChampion Pledge Engagement Ceremony
Co-Founder of Mind The Waves motivated the young generation to
take care of themselves and boldly live out their real worth
About Champion REIT (2778)
Champ Real Estate Investment Trust is a trust formed to own and buy income-producing workplace and retail residential or commercial properties. The Trust concentrates on Grade-A business residential or commercial properties in prime areas. It presently provides financiers direct exposure to almost 3 million sq. ft. of prime workplace and retail location. These consist of 2 Hong Kong landmark residential or commercial properties, Three Garden Road and Langham Place, along with a joint endeavor stake in 66 Shoe Lane in Central London. The Trust has actually been granted the leading first-class ranking by GRESB given that 2023. Champ REIT is handled by Eagle Asset Management (CP) Limited, a member of the Great Eagle Group.
Site: www.championreit.com
[1] Based upon the analysis of energy use information sent by renters taking part in the 3rd stage of the program
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