Green WALK Hong Kong and Walking Habit Survey Results Press Conference

Survey Finds Changes in Travel Habits Among Hong Kong Citizens Let's Adopt a Low-carbon Lifestyle by Walking Every Day HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 January 2024 - The "Green WALK Hong Kong 2024" campaign organised by World Green Organisation ("WGO") has returned, this year with the full support of MTR Corporation. With the theme of "Promote Walkable City and Combat Climate Change'', this year's event has the honour of having Miss Grace Chan, Miss Hong Kong 2013, as the ambassador for Green WALK Hong Kong 2024, alongside the MTR's Green Ambassador, Green T Baby, to organise the City Orienteering Competition. This event aims to raise awareness among Hong Kong residents about climate change and encourage the use of low-carbon transportation, promoting an energy-efficient and low-carbon lifestyle with the support of our media partner Yahoo HK. According to the latest walking habits survey conducted by the World Green Organisation, Hong Kong people's environmental awareness has been increasing in recent years and they are willing to actively change their daily habits. The report reveals that the number of citizens who walk for 30 minutes or more every day has reached 10%. Although the number of active walkers is still a minority, it indicates a growing awareness among Hong Kong citizens regarding their travel habits and a preference for walking as an environmentally friendly mode of transportation. MTR Corporation is delighted to support this year's edition of Green WALK Hong Kong. We are dedicated to providing low-carbon modes of public transportation and building sustainable communities. While providing safe and reliable travel experiences, the Corporation also actively incorporates green elements in its operations and leverages its stations and properties to encourage a green lifestyle. On the occasion of the Corporation's 45^th anniversary this year, Green T Baby will lend its support to promote the event to show our commitment in walking the green journey together with the community. Miss Grace Chan, the ambassador of Green WALK, said, "I am honoured to be the ambassador for Green WALK Hong Kong 2024. I take MTR or walk whenever possible, hoping to reduce my carbon footprint and contribute to environmental protection. This campaign is highly meaningful as it not only raises awareness among more people in Hong Kong about climate issues but also encourages the adoption of a low-carbon, green lifestyle." Green WALK Hong Kong City Orienteering Competition The World Green Organisation is dedicated to promoting the development of green cities. Building upon past successes, the Green WALK City Orienteering Competition will be held at the Central Harbourfront in March this year. The competition is divided into a "Challenge Race" and a "Fun Walk". Participating teams will be required to plan their own routes and complete the checkpoints along the Central to Wan Chai Harbourfront within the designated time limit in order to compete for the championship. This year's participant kit is also appealing, as it includes a set of Green T Baby premiums, consisting of a drawstring bag, a water bottle, a cooling towel, and a personal bib. Participants who successfully complete the orienteering competition will also receive an electronic certificate of completion. Applications for the Green WALK Hong Kong City Orienteering Competition commence on 24th January 2024 and will conclude on 1st March, 2024. For more details, please refer to the appendix, and visit the following website for registration: greenwalkhongkong.com. Walking Habit Survey Results The unprecedented heavy rainfall that Hong Kong experienced in September last year has raised public awareness about climate change. Energy-saving and carbon reduction are the most effective means of combatting climate change. To gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong citizens' walking habits and their views on climate change, WGO conducted a survey in December last year that engaged 400 participants through online and offline questionnaires. The results indicate that the proportion of citizens who engage in daily walks for 30 minutes or more has reached 10%, marking a 2.2 percentage point rise compared to 7.8% in 2022. Although there has been improvement, the percentage remains relatively low. In contrast, nearly 30% of the respondents reported walking for at least 30 minutes only one to two days per week, and approximately 8% stated that they did not engage in 30 minutes of walking on any given day within a week. These figures reflect...