Global Leadership in Sustainability Benchmarks and Indices
Our commitment to SD received continued global recognition in 2023. We were ranked highly on several major SD-related benchmarks and indices.
Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (“DJSI World”) - Ranked second globally
Listed as a DJSI World constituent company since 2017
Listed as a DJSI Asia Pacific constituent company since 2015
In 2023, we advanced to second place in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) – Real Estate Management and Development Industry category. We are also the only Hong Kong constituent company to be listed in this category. In 2022, the Company was ranked fourth globally in the DJSI – Real Estate Industry category. Swire Properties has been a DJSI World constituent company for seven consecutive years.
Over 350 companies around the world were assessed in the Real Estate Management and Development Industry category, and Swire Properties was ranked first globally in the Environmental Dimension score for our exceptional environmental performance.
Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (“GRESB”) – Global Sector Leader and Global Development Sector Leader for Mixed Use Developments
Since 2017
We retained our Global Sector Leader title in the Mixed-Use Developments category for the seventh consecutive year and achieved a score of 97, the second-highest score of all participants. We were also recognised as the Global Development Sector Leader in the category for the fourth year in a row. In addition to our five-star rating on the benchmark, we also obtained the highest five-star rating and an “A” rating in public disclosure for the seventh consecutive year.
Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index – Top Company
Constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index since 2015
Since 2018, we have achieved the highest total score among constituent companies and maintained an “AAA” rating
In Hong Kong, we topped the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index for the sixth consecutive year, receiving the highest total score among all index constituents while maintaining an “AAA” sustainability rating – the highest possible. We were one of only two companies to receive this rating among more than 500 assessed stocks. We also achieved the highest score in the “social” aspect of the index, relating to human rights, labour practices, fair operating practices, consumer issues, and community involvement and development.
Swire Properties was also listed on the Hang Seng Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) 50 Index for the fourth consecutive year, indicating that we have improved our position as an ESG leader in Hong Kong.
S&P Sustainability Yearbook
Included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook since 2017
Swire Properties was honoured to be included in the first edition of the S&P Sustainability Yearbook (China). We were the only real estate company to be included in the top 1% of S&P Global ESG Scores (China).
HKMA 2023 Hong Kong Sustainability Award and 2023 Best Annual Reports Awards
At the 2023 Hong Kong Management Association (“HKMA”) Sustainability Award, Swire Properties received the Grand Award for demonstrating exceptional commitment to economic, social and environmental considerations while achieving remarkable business and organisational performance.
At the HKMA’s 2023 Best Annual Reports Awards, held in November, our SD Report 2022 won the Best Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Award, the top award, in the Property Development and Investment category for the second consecutive year. The Company’s Annual Report 2022 also won the Silver Award in the General category.
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Green Building Award 2023
Swire Properties won three accolades at the Green Building Award 2023, including the “Grand Award” in the Existing Buildings Category: Facilities Management, for the third time.
Citygate Outlets received the Grand Award in the Existing Buildings – Facilities Management category at the Hong Kong Green Building Council's Green Building Award 2023 ceremony for its sustainable design and operation excellence.
Six Pacific Place received the Grand Award for Commercial Projects Under Construction and/or Design under the New Buildings category, recognising its best-in-class sustainability provisions and technologies to enhancing the wellbeing of occupants.
Taikoo Li Qiantan also received the Merit Award for Completed Commercial Projects under New Building category.
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HKGBC Zero-Carbon-Ready Building Certification
Swire Properties supported the Hong Kong Green Building Council’s Zero-Carbon-Ready Building (“ZCRB”) Certification Scheme. Seventeen of our buildings received certification, the highest number among all participating developers. Both One Taikoo Place and Two Pacific Place received a “Super Low” energy performance certificate rating for both Landlord and Whole Building portions. We also pledged to improve the energy performance of One Island East from “Low” to “Extra Low” by committing to increasing energy savings by 10% by 2030. One Island East was one of three buildings in Hong Kong to receive a target setting certificate under the scheme.
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Top 10 Building PEDF Best Practices Award
Swire Properties’ PEDF (“photovoltaic, energy storage, direct current, and flexibility”) pilot project at Taikoo Li Sanlitun was included in the list of “Top 10 Building PEDF Best Practices” at the first China PEDF Annual Conference, the only commercial building to appear on the list. We also presented our case study to peers from around the world at the conference.
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EY Sustainability Excellence Awards 2023
Swire Properties won the “Excellence Award for Companies” at the EY Sustainability Excellence Awards 2023. This award recognises outstanding listed companies that implement key national development strategies, promote regional coordination, stabilise economic growth and fulfil their social responsibility.
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CIC Sustainable Construction Award 2023
Our Six Pacific Place development won a Gold Award in the Developer (Private Sector) category at the 2023 CIC Sustainable Construction Award for our efforts to integrate sustainability into the entire building lifecycle.
HKICPA ESG Award
Swire Properties won the Environmental, Social and Governance Award in the Non-Hang Seng Index (Large Market Capitalisation) Category at the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2023. The award’s findings cited that, “the Company has a solid ESG foundation and clear governance structure on sustainable development that reinforces the integration of the ESG framework into all levels of the business and decision-making process.”
FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2023
Swire Properties won two awards at the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2023, which recognise the best banks, law firms, consultants, brokers, rating agencies, and other financial institutions across Asia. We won the Best ESG Issuer award in the House Awards category, and the Best Sustainable Finance Deal in the Deal Awards (Asia) category. Both awards were given for our ground-breaking RMB3.2 billion green dim sum bond.
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