Occupant Wellbeing
HKEX Aspect B6, KPI B6.4
We aim to operate and maintain our buildings and workspaces in a way that promotes occupant health and wellbeing. The relevant SDG is:
SDG 3
On top of numerous physical and mental health and wellbeing considerations, we also design and construct our buildings to enhance visual comfort through the use of natural daylight, glare indices and diverse types of lighting, at the same time minimising the adverse impacts of external lighting, such as sky glow, source intensity and building luminance. We also consider acoustic impacts throughout the design, construction and operational phases of our buildings. In addition, we are gradually installing UVC lamps in the air handling units across our portfolios. As at 31st December 2021, this upgrade has been completed for over 650 units in Taikoo Place to help with sterilisation and improve IAQ.
Apart from monitoring occupant wellbeing in existing buildings, we also incorporate wellness features and initiatives in our new projects.
Continuously Monitoring Indoor Air Quality
This year, we expanded our installation of IAQ sensors in common areas to all buildings at Taikoo Place and Pacific Place. These sensors monitor temperature, relative humidity, CO2, PM2.5 and PM10 particulates, total volatile organic compounds (“VOCs”) and ozone levels.
Together with central air-conditioning systems with high-quality filtration and fresh air supply features, this system provides comfort and peace of mind to office workers, mall workers and the public. It was installed and implemented with reference to WELL and other stakeholders in real time through weblinks and QR codes.
The IAQ data is also presented on physical display panels with QR codes in the main lobbies of office buildings in Pacific Place, Taikoo Place and One Citygate.