Case studies

To reduce overall air-conditioning energy consumption across the 320-hectare new Kai Tak urban development, the Hong Kong SAR Government spearheaded the design of an innovative seawater-cooled district cooling system (DCS). CLP has aligned itself with these governmental efforts and been closely involved in one of the city’s most vital energy efficient infrastructure projects. CLP is also promoting sustainable transportation by example, every car parking space is equipped with an EV charger.

The building's energy-saving features include both passive design elements such as high-performance glazing and thermal-insulated building materials to avoid excess heat uptake and active measures such as Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) with carbon dioxide sensors and lighting controls responsive to daylight and occupancy photovoltaic panels on skylights are providing the building with renewable energy. The building's design prioritises energy efficiency, with carbon dioxide emissions reduced by 28% compared to the compliance standard specified in the Building Energy Efficiency Code (BEC) in Hong Kong.

An overwhelming participation of colleagues at the housewarming event, filling the main entrance of the new Kai Tak office building.

The head office includes a series of site-specific art wall installations that embody the core brand values of CLP, titled Transformative Loops. Using recycled materials in visually striking forms, Transformative Loops invites viewers to contemplate the transformative power of innovation and sustainable recycling practice.

The head office also incorporates a sustainable office strategy that reduces indoor water use by over 50% and landscape irrigation by 50% compared to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. It adopts a low-carbon construction through the use of recycled materials and eco-friendly products. Community wellbeing is fostered with abundant green spaces that cover over 80% of outdoor areas. The health of building users is another priority, with Indoor Air Quality sensors on each floor, high-quality drinking water dispensers and a well-equipped fitness room promoting an active lifestyle, aligned with WELL building standards for a holistic approach to sustainability and wellbeing.

The head office design achieved the highest rating (provisional Platinum/pre-certification Platinum) in the BEAM Plus, LEED and WELL green and wellness building rating systems.