Our first article of the “A Path to Net-Zero” series discussed the global efforts and commitments towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions. We also introduced the concept of 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (CFE), which is round-the-clock availability of renewable energy such as solar and wind, and briefly described how hourly energy-matching technologies are within our reach.
Renewable energy is a global movement that is picking up steam faster than ever before. In 2020 alone, the world added an unprecedented 260 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity. This marks an increase of 50% compared to the previous year and brings the total global renewable energy capacity to over 2,799 GW*. Why is renewable
How will you describe "facility management" first? Will it be workflow digitalisation, maintenance record keeping, or the management of third-party suppliers and supporting staff? In fact, facility management goes far beyond managing facilities and personnel. According to the International Facility Management Association, facility management refers to "a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure
2021 is a year to be remembered. In face of all the challenges, our focuses and priorities have never changed. We worked diligently to close the innovation gaps that were vital to attaining sustainability, and collaborated with our peers to conduct research, leverage technology, and capture intellectual capital to accomplish sustainability milestones. The S&P
Successful energy saving projects are always underpinned by detailed energy audits and accurate reporting and analysing of energy consumption. Without accurate knowledge of a building's energy usage, its shortfalls and areas for improvement are hard to find. But finding a way to audit, report and monitor a building's energy consumption accurately is not an
Climate change is one of the most serious challenges facing the world today. In its recently published guidance, the Education Bureau urged all schools to devise and implement a school-based environmental policy, to strengthen students' awareness over environmental issues and to encourage their participation so that they can lead an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Environmental education
As cities continue to expand, air quality has become a global issue. Protecting our students' health is something that cannot be put off any longer. The classroom environment cannot escape from the impact of worsening air pollution. Sub-optimal air quality has a negative impact on our student's health and comfort, seriously affecting their learning
On any given day, prior to the pandemic, there were many physical corporate events that were taking place, ranging from conferences, workshops, internal company offsites, team building, etc. Many of these have switched to virtual events but we are seeing more and more physical slowly coming back. The challenge is that many of these
Building managers, whether of a single unit, campus, or portfolio of buildings, have diverse needs in terms of energy, cost, and efficiency. Hong Kong's 40,000 buildings not only consume 90% of the city's electricity but require hours of manpower expended on routine building management tasks. All these challenges are poised to be addressed by
The energy sector as a whole is changing rapidly with new innovations in technology and business models appearing constantly. One of the reoccurring themes is the idea of sustainability, and more broadly, making sure the operations are green and businesses are sustainable as a whole. Within CLP, Smart Energy Connect (SEC) is a recent
