Measuring our performance with science. That’s original. Science-Based Targets It's one thing to talk about commitments to sustainability. It’s another to invest time, resources and scientific research towards making a measurable difference. Years ago, Swire Properties set a long-term vision to be the leading sustainable development performer globally by 2030. Words that needed to be supported by actions. So we set another target to reach net zero emissions by 2050. And in order to reach that target we became the first real estate developer across Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland with approved 1.5°C-aligned science-based targets . Using science to measure our performance. That’s original. A building that’s gone triple platinum. That’s original. One Taikoo Place It’s encouraging to see more and more new buildings aspiring to achieve green certifications. The greater the competition becomes for developers to reduce the climate impact, the better it is for all people and cities around the world. One Taikoo Place is the first commercial building in Hong Kong to receive three top Platinum sustainability awards, including the much coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum rating. A building that’s gone triple platinum. That’s original. Switching To 100% Renewable Energy. That’s original. Taikoo Hui Guangzhou Renewable Energy When it comes to electricity consumption, net zero carbon is not an impossible dream. Taikoo Hui Guangzhou is a testament to what can be achieved. Since July 2021, the development, including a large retail mall, two Grade-A office towers and a 5-star hotel, has been 100% powered by renewable electricity. Equating to an annual reduction of over 12,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and a big step towards Swire Properties’ company ambition to limit climate change to 1.5°C. Switching to 100% renewable energy. That’s original. Find out more of Swire Properties’ stories of originality here SWIRE PROPERTIES PAGE 17