Green is Action: HKSTP Accelerates Adoption of Greentech Solutions at Global Construction Sustainability Forum & Exhibition 2023
HKSTP’s latest “Green in Prop+Con” programme fosters I&T ecosystem to achieve Net-Zero
(Hong Kong, 20 November 2023) – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) reaffirmed its sustainability mission with a showcase of innovation by Park companies at the Global Construction Sustainability Forum & Exhibition 2023 (GCSFE 2023) and their latest “Green in Prop+Con” programme. HKSTP’s “Building the Foundation for a Greener Future with I&T” Pavilion at GCSFE 2023 features three up-and-coming green tech ventures: BSF Innovation, Carnot Innovations and HK Leadus Innovation.
HKSTP also kick-started its “Green in Prop+Con” programme recently on 7 November. Over 50 property and construction (Prop+Con) corporate partners and supporting organisations have joined forces for a sustainable future, moving towards the 2050 carbon neutrality goals as set out in Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan.
Eric Or, Head of Partnerships, HKSTP said: “Our ‘Green in Prop+Con’ programme aims to help aspiring green tech ventures accelerate their innovation journey and commercialise their offerings to market, while also create a Green Tech ecosystem connecting key stakeholders in the entire building life cycle for broader innovation adoption and sustainable development.”
As the first statutory body in Hong Kong to commit to net-zero by 2045 based on the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), HKSTP is pioneering a vibrant green technology ecosystem, catalysing Hong Kong as the international green tech and green finance centre. Ambitious green tech ventures in it’s the “Green in Prop+Con” programme may submit their solutions for review from now until 19 February 2024, with a chance to work with industry experts, corporate partners and Park companies and showcase their solutions to the world.
For more details on the Green in Prop+Con initiative:
https://partnerships.info.hkstp.org/en/challenges/green-in-prop-con
Photo 1: Bernadette Linn, JP, Secretary for Development (fifth from left) visited HKSTP’s “Building the Foundation for a Greener Future with I&T” Pavilion at GCSFE 2023 and explored innovative green solutions from three Park companies.
Photos 2 & 3: HKSTP’s Pavilion showcases cutting-edge green solutions from BSF Innovation, Carnot Innovations and HK Leadus Innovation.
Photo 4: Barry Kwong, Director, Sustainability of HKSTP, has shed light on how to catalyse green tech for low carbon city transition.
Photo 5: Supporting organisations rallied at the official kick-off ceremony of “Green in Prop+Con” to advance sustainability with green tech.
Photo 6: Over 25 corporate partners joined the “Green in Prop+Con” programme to elevate the long-term sustainability performance of the property and construction industries.
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