Hang Lung Enters the Next Phase in Its Sustainability Journey with Ambitious New Targets
- Written by Media Outreach
New targets outlined for 2030 following the successful conclusion of the 25x25 sustainability targets
HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 January 2026 - Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) ("Hang Lung" or the "Company") today announces a new phase in its sustainability journey, unveiling 20 refreshed 2030 targets that build on its success in achieving its 25 x 25 Sustainability Targets.
Launched in 2021, the 25 x 25 targets defined Hang Lung's agenda to the end of 2025 across four priorities: Climate Resilience, Resource Management, Wellbeing, and Sustainable Transactions. The Company has achieved its earlier ambitions, and exceeded targets related to greenhouse gas emissions reduction, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. Establishing such a concrete and robust set of targets also helped the Company develop practices in sustainability innovation and continual improvement. Building on this success, now with expanded data, greater organizational maturity, and heightened ambition, Hang Lung's refreshed 2030 targets reflect its position as an industry leader in sustainability. The 20 targets for 2030 continue to be organized under the four priorities that define Hang Lung's approach to sustainability, including the below highlights: - Climate Resilience: Among the first real estate companies in Asia to have near- and long-term targets fully aligned with the Science Based Target initiative's Buildings Criteria and its emission reduction pathway (1.5°C). Also, Hang Lung is the first real estate company in Asia to establish a Climate Value-at-Risk target.
- Resource Management: The first real estate company in Asia to formulate a target for biodiversity net gain (10%) on all new development projects and major renovations, supporting urban ecosystems and enhancing green spaces.
- Wellbeing: Generate at least HK$40 million in social value through community investments.
- Sustainable Transactions: Collaborate with tenants representing 25% of our leased floor area through our sustainability partnerships program.
| Priority | 2030 Goals | 2030 Targets |
| Climate Resilience | Reduce carbon footprint in line with science and adapt to a changing climate | 1. In-use operational emissions: 56.1% per m2 reduction in scope 1, 2 and 3 in-use operational GHG emissions of owned and leased buildings from a 2023 base year. |
| 2. Upfront embodied emissions: 42% reduction in upfront embodied emissions from a 2023 base year. | ||
| 3. Renewable electricity: 70% of our landlord's electricity consumption across the portfolio provided by renewable electricity. | ||
| 4. Adaptation: 10% reduction in our Climate Value-at-Risk compared to the absence of implemented adaptation measures. | ||
| Resource Management | Drive efficient and circular use of natural resources and help regenerate nature | 5. Energy Use Intensity: 10% reduction in the landlord's energy use intensity from a 2023 base year. |
| 6. Operational Waste: 35% recycling of municipal solid waste generated from operating properties. | ||
| 7. Construction Waste: 90% recycling of construction waste generated from construction sites. | ||
| 8. Water: 8% reduction in freshwater intensity from a 2023 base year. | ||
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