SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT
We are committed to promoting green initiatives and have implemented new eco-friendly
programmes in our environment, our properties and our office. Key initiatives include recycling
programmes, installation of solar panels for our properties, as well as using energy saving products.
Sustainability and our green objectives are at the core of our portfolio management strategy.
Since we embarked our ‘Go-Green’ programme in 2009,
we continue to use 100% recyclable fibre paper for our
photocopying paper. Employees are encouraged to
practice the following to minimise unnecessary printing:
• Double-side printing
• Booklet printing for large documents
• Print only when necessary
• Save documents in electronic format
We continue to use Forest Stewardship Council (“FCS”)
certified fully recycled paper to print our Annual Reports.
FSC is an international organisation established to
promote responsible management of the world’s forest.
We continue to switch off office lights when not in use
and also place recycle bins in our corporate office. We
also add a touch of green in our corporate office by
placing green plants. These plants enhance the overall
appearance in the office, reduce stress and eliminate
air pollutants.
As at 31 December 2014, we have 33 single-tenanted
buildings (“STB”) and 17 multi-tenanted buildings
(“MTB”). We continue to work closely with Integrated
Facilities Management service providers to implement
green programmes in our MTB. Some of the
programmes include:
• Installation of timer sensors for lighting at washrooms
• Use of water efficient washroom fittings and closets
• Use of eco-friendly / green label construction materials
for related upgrading works
• Install dimmers with sensor lighting, sensor lights,
LED lightings for common areas
• Place recycle bins
• Obtain Water Efficient Certification for all newly
upgraded washrooms
We will also continue to bulk purchase electricity from
authorised retailers for our MTB.
In March 2014, together with our tenants, we pledged to
commit to switch offmore than 60 hours by participating
in Earth Hour Day. During that day, we switched off the
non-essential lights, raised the temperature by one
degree, etc.
In October 2014, we organised a ‘Sustainable Business’
Seminar for our tenants to promote and share on
‘GO-GREEN ENVIRONMENT’
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