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Swire Properties has once again been recognised as an industry leading performer in sustainable development. This achievement highlights the Company’s long standing commitment to integrating environmental, social and governance principles into every aspect of its business, driving progress towards building communities that are truly sustainable.
In the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (“GRESB”), Swire Properties was named Global Sector Leader in the Standing Investment Benchmark* for the ninth consecutive year, and Global Sector Leader in the Development Benchmark for the sixth consecutive year in the Mixed Use Sector category. The GRESB Sector Leader Award Ceremony, which celebrates outstanding performers in sustainable development, was recently held at Two Taikoo Place — the Company’s newest triple Grade-A office tower in Taikoo Place, built to exceptional sustainability standards.
This year, the GRESB saw record participation from over 2,380 listed and non-listed portfolios, covering 500,000 assets across 76 markets entering the Real Estate Benchmark.
In Hong Kong, Swire Properties maintained its number-one ranking in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index (“HSSUS”) for the eighth consecutive year, again achieving the highest possible “AAA” rating and the best overall score among 500 eligible listed companies in the city.
“We are delighted to be recognised once again as a sustainability leader on both the global and local stage,” said Tim Blackburn, Chief Executive of Swire Properties. “This achievement builds on our number one ranking in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index 2024 for the Real Estate Management & Development Industry, and reflects the strong impact of our landlord-tenant collaborations in driving environmental performance across our portfolios. We will continue to strengthen these partnerships and expand the reach of our three flagship programmes – the Green Performance Pledge, Green Retail Partnership and Green Kitchen Initiative – to help tenants achieve their sustainability ambitions.
“At the same time, we are advancing our pioneering work in urban biodiversity. Following the launch of Taikoo Square and Taikoo Garden, we are promoting the Biodiversity Guidelines to integrate nature based solutions in our developments in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. These initiatives are key to our journey towards net zero and reinforce our commitment to building vibrant, resilient and future ready communities.”
2025 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark
In support of GRESB and its mission to drive industry-wide sustainability performance, Swire Properties was honoured to be the venue sponsor and a panel speaker at the GRESB Regional Insights 2025 – Hong Kong event this year. The event featured insightful discussions led by industry leaders on topics such as Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s sustainable finance and banking initiatives, strategies for managing risk in a fragmented market and innovative strategies for resilience and retrofitting.
As a member of the GRESB Foundation Real Estate Standards Committee, which contributes to the development and maintenance of the GRESB Standards, Swire Properties also participated as a panellist to share insights on leveraging innovation to drive sustainable building practices in the industry.
Swire Properties also maintained the highest “A” rating in Public Disclosure for the eighth consecutive year, alongside the benchmark’s recognition of its outstanding asset-level environmental performance, including in areas such as carbon, energy, water, waste and green building certifications.
Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index
Once again Swire Properties achieved the Best Overall Score among 500 eligible listed companies in Hong Kong, reaffirming its leadership in corporate sustainability. The Company also continues to rank first in the real estate sector and has been listed in the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index for the sixth consecutive year. This prestigious index recognises the top 50 listed companies with outstanding ESG performance and significant market capitalisation in Hong Kong.
*Recognised as Global Sector Leader – Listed in the Standing Investment Benchmark under the Mixed Use sector in 2024
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Swire Properties was named Global Sector Leader in the Standing Investment Benchmark* for the ninth consecutive year, and Global Sector Leader in the Development Benchmark for the sixth consecutive year in the Mixed Use Sector category of the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (“GRESB”).
As a member of the GRESB Foundation Real Estate Standards Committee, Swire Properties was honoured to be the venue sponsor and a panel speaker at the GRESB Regional Insights 2025 – Hong Kong event, sharing insights on leveraging innovation to drive sustainable building practices in the industry.
About Swire Properties
Swire Properties develops and manages commercial, retail, hotel, and residential properties, with a particular focus on mixed-use developments in prime locations at major mass transportation intersections. Swire Properties is listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
In Hong Kong its investment portfolio includes Taikoo Place, Pacific Place, Cityplaza and Citygate. The Company’s completed portfolio in Hong Kong comprises approximately 1.54 million sqm (approximately 16.5 million sq ft) of space.
In the Chinese Mainland, Swire Properties has six completed mixed-use developments. They include Taikoo Li Sanlitun and INDIGO in Beijing, HKRI Taikoo Hui and Taikoo Li Qiantan in Shanghai, Taikoo Hui Guangzhou and Taikoo Li Chengdu. Taikoo Place Beijing^, Taikoo Li Xi'an, Sanya development project (Phase 3)*, New Bund Mixed-use Project* and Lujiazui Taikoo Yuan in Shanghai and Taikoo Li Julong Wan Guangzhou are currently under development. The Company’s completed portfolio in the Chinese Mainland comprises approximately 1.3 million sqm (14 million sq ft) of space.
In addition to Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, the Company has a presence in Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and Miami, USA.
Swire Properties has achieved global leadership in sustainable development with its No. 1 ranking in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index 2024 (formerly known as Dow Jones Sustainability World Index), in the Real Estate Management & Development Industry category.
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^Taikoo Place Beijing will include the existing INDIGO upon completion.
*Project name to be confirmed.