Hang Lung Enters the Next Phase in Its Sustainability Journey with Ambitious New Targets
- Written by Reporters
New targets outlined for 2030 following the successful conclusion of the 25x25 sustainability targets
HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 January 2026 - Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) ("Hang Lung" or the "Company") today announces a new phase in its sustainability journey, unveiling 20 refreshed 2030 targets that build on its success in achieving its 25 x 25 Sustainability Targets.- Climate Resilience: Among the first real estate companies in Asia to have near- and long-term targets fully aligned with the Science Based Target initiative's Buildings Criteria and its emission reduction pathway (1.5°C). Also, Hang Lung is the first real estate company in Asia to establish a Climate Value-at-Risk target.
- Resource Management: The first real estate company in Asia to formulate a target for biodiversity net gain (10%) on all new development projects and major renovations, supporting urban ecosystems and enhancing green spaces.
- Wellbeing: Generate at least HK$40 million in social value through community investments.
- Sustainable Transactions: Collaborate with tenants representing 25% of our leased floor area through our sustainability partnerships program.
| Priority | 2030 Goals | 2030 Targets |
| Climate Resilience | Reduce carbon footprint in line with science and adapt to a changing climate | 1. In-use operational emissions: 56.1% per m2 reduction in scope 1, 2 and 3 in-use operational GHG emissions of owned and leased buildings from a 2023 base year. |
| 2. Upfront embodied emissions: 42% reduction in upfront embodied emissions from a 2023 base year. | ||
| 3. Renewable electricity: 70% of our landlord's electricity consumption across the portfolio provided by renewable electricity. | ||
| 4. Adaptation: 10% reduction in our Climate Value-at-Risk compared to the absence of implemented adaptation measures. | ||
| Resource Management | Drive efficient and circular use of natural resources and help regenerate nature | 5. Energy Use Intensity: 10% reduction in the landlord's energy use intensity from a 2023 base year. |
| 6. Operational Waste: 35% recycling of municipal solid waste generated from operating properties. | ||
| 7. Construction Waste: 90% recycling of construction waste generated from construction sites. | ||
| 8. Water: 8% reduction in freshwater intensity from a 2023 base year. | ||
| 9. Biodiversity: 10% biodiversity net gain on all new development projects and major renovations with landscape renovation. | ||
| Wellbeing | Foster safe, inclusive and healthy spaces that enhance quality of life for all stakeholders | 10. Health and safety: Maintain zero work-related fatalities, serious injuries, and occupational diseases for employees and contractors. Maintain a Lost Time Injury Rate of 1.5 or below for employees and contractors. |
| 11. Indoor air quality: Maintain, more than 90% of the time, PM2.5, TVOC and CO2 levels below levels defined in the RESET Air standard. | ||
| 12. Employee engagement: Maintain an employee engagement survey rating greater than or equal to the 75th percentile. | ||
| 13. Diversity: At least 5% of our workforce across the portfolio is comprised of people from diverse backgrounds.* | ||
| 14. Diversity: Maintain Female-to-Male pay ratio of 1:1; maintain gender balance in management positions. | ||
| 15. Social impact: Create at least HK$40 million in social value through our community investments. | ||
| Sustainable Transactions | Collaborate with key stakeholders across our value chain to advance our sustainability priorities | 16. Tenant electricity intensity: Benchmarking provided to 100% of tenants across the Chinese Mainland portfolio and work with tenants towards a 10% reduction in their electricity intensity from a 2023 base year. |
| 17. Tenants: Tenants representing 25% of our leased floor area in applicable Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong properties participate in our tenant sustainability partnerships program. | ||
| 18. Suppliers: Regularly conduct ESG risk screening for 100% of active suppliers and provide ESG assessments for suppliers covering 50% of spending. | ||
| 19. Procurement: 15% of spending on operational procurement qualifies as sustainable procurement. | ||
| 20. Standards development: Undertake at least three innovative initiatives in standards development to help accelerate learning and sustainability impact. |
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About Hang Lung Properties
Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong and Shanghai, the Company manages a portfolio of over 3.5 million square meters of retail, office, residential, and hotel properties across Hong Kong and mainland China.
The Company’s diverse portfolio in Hong Kong includes office towers and malls in prime districts, as well as luxury residential developments in prestigious areas. In mainland China, under the signature “66” brand, the Company’s mixed-use and retail developments are regarded as premium landmarks, strategically located in the hearts of key cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan, and Hangzhou.
The Company is recognized for pioneering sustainability in the real estate industry, with an MSCI ESG rating of AA and inclusion on CDP “A List” for Climate Change. The Company powers 80% of its operating properties in the Mainland with renewable energy, with a net zero commitment by 2050.
At Hang Lung Properties – We Do It Well.
For more information, please visit www.hanglung.com.
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