AECOM Advances Hong Kong International Airport's pledge to become the World's Greenest Airport through Terminal 2
Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Award 2026 – Call for Submissions
HKGBC Member Showcase – Accelerate the Green Shift with Green Choices
CIC Green Product Certification Scheme - Exclusive Info Session: Realising the Value of Innovation Technology
AECOM Advances Hong Kong International Airport's pledge to become the World's Greenest Airport through Terminal 2
As the lead design consultant in this mega project, AECOM's multi-disciplinary team brought together expertise in mega project management, engineering and passenger terminal design to deliver a high-performance, sustainable terminal. AECOM also helped define embodied carbon quantification standards at the outset of this project.
Supporting HKIA's pledge to become the world's greenest airport, sustainability is embedded throughout the project, contributing to the achievement of BEAM Plus New Buildings Provisional Platinum rating — the highest qualification level. Key measures include the implementation of a high-performance façade that enhances thermal efficiency, natural daylighting and acoustic comfort. These are complemented by energy-efficient building services systems that reduce overall energy consumption.
Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Award 2026 – Call for Submissions
Submissions are now invited for the 2026 edition of The Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Award (HKGSA Award 2026), organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) and funded by the Construction Industry Council (CIC). Shopping malls, retailers and F&B merchants in Hong Kong are invited to showcase their sustainability achievements by submitting green showcase or collaborative projects implemented between 1 August 2024 and 30 June 2026.
Now in its sixth edition, the HKGSA Award 2026 is built upon the themes of the HKGSA capacity building workshops held in 2025, aimed at recognising industry advancements in energy management, waste management, carbon management and ESG practices. Entrants will compete across three major categories, comprising "Green Mall of the Year", "Green Shop of the Year" and "Collaborative Project of the Year". In addition, to encourage the industry to continuously elevate sustainability standards, three new special awards are being introduced this year alongside the existing "New Alliance Member" and "Excellent Green Product Advocator" categories, namely "Special Recognition", "Active Participation Award" and "Most Engaged Green Mall / Shop Practitioner".
The HKGSA Award provides an excellent platform for showcasing the contributions of malls and shops towards driving a greener shopping environment, while encouraging mutual learning among industry practitioners. Top awardees will gain valuable exposure opportunities to promote their green initiatives and sustainable achievements to the public through a wide range of promotional channels.
Learn more about the Award: https://hkgsa.hkgbc.org.hk/textdisplay.php?serial=55&lang=en
Award Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 (Friday)
Online Briefing & Past Awardees' Experience Sharing Session
The organiser will host an online briefing session on 6 July 2026 (Monday) to introduce the award details and key application tips. Past awardees will also be invited to share details of their outstanding showcase projects. Interested entities are highly encouraged to join this online session prior to submitting their applications. Click HERE to learn more and register.
Now in its sixth edition, the HKGSA Award 2026 is built upon the themes of the HKGSA capacity building workshops held in 2025, aimed at recognising industry advancements in energy management, waste management, carbon management and ESG practices. Entrants will compete across three major categories, comprising "Green Mall of the Year", "Green Shop of the Year" and "Collaborative Project of the Year". In addition, to encourage the industry to continuously elevate sustainability standards, three new special awards are being introduced this year alongside the existing "New Alliance Member" and "Excellent Green Product Advocator" categories, namely "Special Recognition", "Active Participation Award" and "Most Engaged Green Mall / Shop Practitioner".
The HKGSA Award provides an excellent platform for showcasing the contributions of malls and shops towards driving a greener shopping environment, while encouraging mutual learning among industry practitioners. Top awardees will gain valuable exposure opportunities to promote their green initiatives and sustainable achievements to the public through a wide range of promotional channels.
Learn more about the Award: https://hkgsa.hkgbc.org.hk/textdisplay.php?serial=55&lang=en
Award Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 (Friday)
Online Briefing & Past Awardees' Experience Sharing Session
The organiser will host an online briefing session on 6 July 2026 (Monday) to introduce the award details and key application tips. Past awardees will also be invited to share details of their outstanding showcase projects. Interested entities are highly encouraged to join this online session prior to submitting their applications. Click HERE to learn more and register.
HKGBC Member Showcase – Accelerate the Green Shift with Green Choices
The HKGBC held its inaugural Member Showcase on 2 June 2026, bringing together over 200 industry professionals for a vibrant day of exchange, innovation and collaboration. Despite the warm summer weather, the event was met with a hugely enthusiastic response and received very positive feedback from participating guests.
Under the theme "Accelerate the Green Shift with Green Choices", the Showcase served as a dynamic platform for connecting HKGBC Members, ranging from emerging innovators to established industry leaders, with stakeholders from across the built environment. Featuring a dedicated Exhibition alongside the Showcase Stage, it highlighted a diverse portfolio of green products, advanced materials and forward-thinking innovations that were both practical and impactful.
The Exhibition featured 18 participating Members showcasing cutting-edge solutions and products that were directly applicable to real-world building projects. From energy-efficient systems and smart technologies to innovative materials and retrofit solutions, the exhibits demonstrated how sustainable choices can enhance performance across the building life cycle, empowering stakeholders to make more informed and environmentally responsible decisions. A VIP tour of the Exhibition for HKGBC Directors and Committee Members held on the morning of the event further elevated its atmosphere, fostering deeper engagement and exchange with exhibiting HKGBC Members.
The afternoon Showcase Stage programme featured six Member's Sharing sessions, offering valuable insights into the latest advancements in sustainable building practices. Topics spanned a wide spectrum from advanced building and energy management systems to AI-driven indoor air quality optimisation, innovative building technologies and products, and effective lighting and façade strategies. Each topic was grounded in real-world applications and industry experience that are not commonly accessible, providing participants with a deeper understanding of how these innovations can be translated into tangible outcomes in actual projects.
The event provided valuable networking opportunities, enabling participants to connect, exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations.
Building on the success of this inaugural event, the HKGBC looks forward to further developing the Member Showcase as a focused yet high-impact platform that will continue to inspire innovation and drive collective action among the building industry.
Exhibitors at HKGBC Member Showcase:
• Aurabeat Technology Limited
• China Wealth Hong Kong Machine Limited
• CLPe Solutions Limited
• Ecool Air Co. Limited
• EnerRight Intelligent Limited - UEner Innovations
• ERCO Lighting
• Hong Kong Misting
• Jardine Engineering Corporation - Low Carbon iMiC for office & EV Charging Solutions
• Masterkote Solarshield Technology Limited - Transvision
• Modus Hong Kong Limited
• Naco Environment & Technology Co. Limited
• Orientop Building Material Limited
• Saint-Gobain Hong Kong Limited
• Schneider Electric Hong Kong
• South Star Glass Limited - Glaspedia
• SPL Lighting
• Veolia
• Zilver Limited - Green Enviro Paint
Feedback from participating Exhibitors / Speaker / Visitors:
• Aurabeat Technology Limited
• China Wealth Hong Kong Machine Limited
• CLPe Solutions Limited
• Ecool Air Co. Limited
• EnerRight Intelligent Limited - UEner Innovations
• ERCO Lighting
• Hong Kong Misting
• Jardine Engineering Corporation - Low Carbon iMiC for office & EV Charging Solutions
• Masterkote Solarshield Technology Limited - Transvision
• Modus Hong Kong Limited
• Naco Environment & Technology Co. Limited
• Orientop Building Material Limited
• Saint-Gobain Hong Kong Limited
• Schneider Electric Hong Kong
• South Star Glass Limited - Glaspedia
• SPL Lighting
• Veolia
• Zilver Limited - Green Enviro Paint
Feedback from participating Exhibitors / Speaker / Visitors:
CIC Green Product Certification Scheme - Exclusive Info Session: Realising the Value of Innovation Technology
A "CIC Green Product Certification Scheme - Exclusive Info Session", co-organised by the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the HKGBC and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), was held on 15 May at the HKSTP's InnoCentre. The successful event attracted 60 participants and featured experience-sharing from licensees and a focus group consultation.
Ar. Dr Tony IP, MH, Member of the Industry Standards and Practices Committee of the HKGBC (2nd left); Mr Eric LIM, Senior Manager of Industry Development, Environment & Sustainability of the CIC (3rd left); and Mr Howard LEE, Associate Director, GreenTech of HKSTP (3rd right), join speakers for a group photo.
Integration of Technological Innovation and Low Carbon Development
In his welcome remarks, Mr Howard LEE, Associate Director, GreenTech of HKSTP, noted that under the nation's 15th Five-Year Plan, a focus was being put on the dual control of carbon emission intensity and total carbon emissions. He stressed that Hong Kong should leverage technological innovation to respond actively to the national planning objectives and achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. Ar. Dr Tony IP, MH, Member of the Industry Standards and Practices Committee of the HKGBC, followed this with an overview of the CIC Green Product Certification Scheme (CIC GPC), pointing out that innovative products could gain bonus points and a unique sustainability label, the InnoSmart Label.
Standing out through Certification: Licensees explain their Competitive Edge
During the session, representatives from Airdefender International and Optimix (Hong Kong) noted the tangible impact that the CIC GPC had brought to their businesses. Their insights highlighted a range of benefits including enhanced transparency in product performance, more effective sales engagement, and broader opportunities in green finance. This demonstrates that the CIC GPC not only advances the green transition of the construction industry, but also strengthens the market competitiveness of certified products.
Mr Albert WONG, CEO and Founder of Airdefender International (left), and Mr Jason CHOW, Senior Manager of Corporate Marketing and Planning of Optimix (Hong Kong) (right) share their experience of applying for the CIC GPC and the tangible impacts of certification.
Focus Group Consultation: Addressing the Needs of Diverse Product Owners
By organising participants into small groups based on product families, the consultation session focused on addressing the specific concerns of potential applicants and gathering authentic feedback, thereby encouraging a broader range of innovative green building products to be certified under the CIC GPC.
By organising participants into small groups based on product families, the consultation session focused on addressing the specific concerns of potential applicants and gathering authentic feedback, thereby encouraging a broader range of innovative green building products to be certified under the CIC GPC.
The Session attracts 60 participants, providing a platform for better understanding the CIC GPC.
The session concluded with a networking reception hosted by the HKSTP, offering a valuable platform for practitioners from diverse fields to connect and exchange insights.
Launched in 2019, the CIC Green Product Certification Scheme is owned by the CIC and operated by the HKGBC. It provides manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and developers with a public and transparent platform for identifying and procuring green products and materials. The CIC GPC currently covers 32 product categories. To learn more about application details or look up the directory of certified green materials and eco-products, please visit https://cicgpc.hkgbc.org.hk.
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