SD 2050 Vision
Building the World’s
Most Sustainable Communities
SD 2050 Mission
Lead transformative change in the built environment that harmonises business, people and nature. Through our commitment to placemaking, strategic partnerships and sustainability performance, we will build thriving and inclusive communities that create long-term value for our stakeholders.
For more than half a century, Swire Properties has established ourselves as a responsible real estate developer and management company that works to create vibrant and sustainable communities.
Since launching our Sustainable Development 2030 Strategy in 2016, sustainability has been embedded across our business and recognised by leading global sustainability indices. Building on this foundation, we refreshed our SD strategy and launched our Sustainable Development 2050 vision and mission to support long-term sustainability ambitious and future business growth.
Chief Executive’s Message
Swire Properties’ commitment to sustainable development (“SD”) remains unwavering. In 2025, we continued to build sustainable and resilient communities, develop and manage future-ready green buildings, foster inclusive, wellbeing-oriented workplaces, and strengthen our ties with our partners and the community to create lasting, positive impact.
Our Commitments to “Zero”
Anchored by the SD 2050 commitments to “Zero” – we aim to continue driving impactful change through bold targets and innovative strategies.
Zero Harm
We have committed to eliminating or mitigating health and safety hazards across our operations, encompassing all our people. This commitment means no fatalities, no injuries and no harm to both physical and mental wellbeing as a result of our business activities.
Net-Zero Carbon
We have put in place the approved 1.5°C-aligned science-based targets to support the delivery of net-zero carbon emissions before 2050. Our strategy focuses on reducing the demand for energy and resources, improving the efficiency of our energy and material consumption and transitioning to low-carbon energy sources.
Zero Waste to Landfill
We have an ambitious goal to diverting all waste from landfills by 2050. We aim to achieve this through reduction of waste at source, promoting recycling, reuse and recovery and deepening our contributions to the circular economy.
Water Neutrality
We aspire to attain water neutrality by implementing measures to improve water use efficiency, recycling and reusing water, utilise alternative water sources, and, replenishing freshwater supplies through strategic partnerships.
SD 2050 Strategy
SD 2050 Strategy
Swire Properties’ SD 2050 Strategy is structured around 27 focus areas, with a set of 76 KPIs for 2030 and 64 KPIs for 2035 across the five Strategic Pillars: Places, People, Partners, Planet, Performance. These targets are designed to cement our leadership in sustainability and drive transformative impact for our partners and communities.
All sustainability-related metrics and targets disclosed do not have a material effect on the Group’s financial position, cash flows or access to capital over the short to medium term. As data is less reliable in the long term, we will continue to monitor and assess how our exposure to long-term sustainability-related risks may change.
Places
Places is at the heart of Swire Properties’ SD 2050 Strategy. Our vision is to build the world’s most sustainable communities through placemaking, creating vibrant, resilient environments where individuals and communities can thrive. We are also committed to the continued investment in our communities to ensure they flourish and grow sustainably through placekeeping efforts.
Focus areas:
Placemaking and Placekeeping
Community Investment
Focus Area and 2030 and 2035 KPIs
Placemaking and Placekeeping
We continuously transform places to create long-term value and social impact, setting new benchmarks for sustainable development. By connecting people, nature and business, we build sustainable communities that retain local character, support wellbeing and enhance lives.
2030 KPI
- Implement guidelines to integrate placemaking and placekeeping principles into the design of new development projects and the operations of portfolios, in order to effectively measure, benchmark, enhance and communicate the value created by our places
Community Investment
We draw on the Company’s core values, competencies and assets to foster vibrant and inclusive communities. Through collaborative engagement, we strengthen social cohesion and resilience, address evolving social needs and elevate quality of life to build a foundation for a sustainable and thriving future.
2030 KPI
- Attract > 700,000 participants to community events annually
- Partner with > 100 community partners and > 500 business partners annually
- Organise and support > 500 community events annually
- Engage > 10,000 volunteers annually
- Publish a Community Investment Report annually to disclose the outputs, outcomes and social value generated
Swire Properties’ SD 2050 Community Investment Strategy
Our new Community Investment (“CI”) Strategy, part of the wider SD 2050 Strategy, defines our approach to delivering measurable shared value in the communities where we operate. Through collaborative engagement, we strengthen social cohesion and resilience, address evolving social needs and elevate quality of life to build a foundation for a sustainable and thriving future.
CI Framework: Five Focus Areas
Our CI Framework has five focus areas, each with a clear intent, activities, outputs and outcomes. We will use evidence-based measurement and transparent disclosures to track the positive changes the strategy creates.
Community Investment Strategic Framework
Measurement Framework
1. Arts, Culture and Heritage
Cultivating a cultural and creative ecosystem that builds vibrant and valuable communities.
- Placemaking through art and heritage: We transform our properties into vibrant cultural destinations, commissioning public art, preserving heritage and creating spaces that inspire and connect.
- Nurturing local creative talent: We elevate local talent, providing platforms for recognition and growth, and fuelling the local creative ecosystem.
- Fostering cultural engagement: We make art and culture accessible to all, sponsoring and curating world-class arts events, exhibitions, performances and educational programmes that build cultural capital and community pride.
2. Environmental Stewardship
Promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable living through education, advocacy and experiential engagement.
- Building eco-knowledge: We empower partners and the community with a deeper understanding of environmental issues, enabling them to turn awareness into action.
- Awakening awareness and connection: Our spaces and experiences foster a personal, sensory connection with nature, cultivating a culture of stewardship.
- Promoting sustainable lifestyles: We reduce barriers to sustainable living by providing the infrastructure, tools and solutions to help the community adopt green practices with greater ease.
3. Youth Empowerment
Nurturing the next generation of changemakers by providing platforms for personal growth, skill development and civic engagement.
- Building competence and confidence: We leverage our placemaking knowledge and experience to offer structured opportunities for young people to develop practical skills, creative expression and leadership abilities.
- Strengthening connection and caring: Our programmes create spaces and roles for youth to build positive relationships, empathy, and a sense of responsibility to and belonging within their communities.
- Fostering character and civic contribution: We support youth-led initiatives that benefit the wider community, nurturing agency and a spirit of civic engagement.
4. Healthy Lifestyles
Building healthy communities by fostering an environment that supports physical activity, mental resilience and strong social connections.
- Supporting physical wellbeing: We provide accessible infrastructure and diverse programming to encourage active, healthy lifestyles for all.
- Nurturing mental wellbeing: We design spaces and provide programmes and resources that offer sanctuaries from stress, promoting mental clarity, resilience and peace.
- Fostering social wellbeing: We create welcoming spaces and facilitate programmes that strengthen social bonds and foster genuine relationships.
5. Community Care
Providing a platform that brings people together, fosters a collaborative network to address social needs and builds a culture of care and collective impact.
- Unlocking altruism: We empower individuals to contribute their skills, knowledge and passions through volunteer work.
- Strengthening NGO capacity: We provide resources, training and platforms to help NGOs deepen their impact and enhance their responsiveness to social needs.
- Driving shared value and innovation: Through trusted partnerships and funding, we catalyse grassroots ideas and support community creativity to deliver meaningful impact.
Our sustainability strategy conforms with and reinforces the core pillars of Swire Pacific’s SD 2050 Strategy, ensuring that our initiatives and targets, in particular on climate, nature, waste, water, people and communities, directly contribute to Swire Pacific’s long term ambitions.
All sustainability-related metrics and targets disclosed do not have a material effect on the Group’s financial position, cash flows or access to capital over the short to medium term. As data is less reliable in the long term, we will continue to monitor and assess how our exposure to long-term sustainability-related risks may change.
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