Annual Report 2019

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 81 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT The key energy consumed includes purchased electricity, accounting for approximately 76% of total energy consumption. Other energy consumed included Towngas and natural gas for boilers and cooking equipment. Energy consumption by business unit: Energy intensity by business unit: Energy intensity Unit Offices (by floor area) 10.7 MWh-e/ thousand sq. ft. Hotel (by guest room night) 0.044 MWh-e/room night Car Park (by number of car park bays) 0.069 MWh-e/car park bay 10 Energy consumption 1,133 MWh-e, 2% 5,546 MWh-e, 8% 62,763 MWh-e, 90% Offices Hotel Car Park Total: 69,442 MWh-e Energy Conservation and Efficiency Improving energy efficiency is a fundamental strategy to reduce GHG emissions associated with energy use. Throughout the operations, a variety of energy conservation and efficiency initiatives have been implemented: Hotel • Close floor during low occupancy and rooms not in use • Rotate the chillers to run based on operation needs on daily basis • Set timer controls with a set schedule on primary air handling unit system, ceiling light of guest floor corridor, and external signage and lighting • Install lighting control sensor to automatically adjust lighting in areas such as staircase • Replace old energy-consuming equipment with models of higher efficiency, such as oil- free chiller and gas water heaters • Make use of spring water instead of boiler for heating Car Park • Install energy efficient lightings such as LED light or energy saving light bulbs • Place energy conversation signage where applicable Offices • Make reference to the product labels and certification and give preference to products with higher energy efficiency during purchasing • Install LED lighting whenever applicable Considering Hotel is the main source of energy use, the Group plans to expand its energy reduction efforts in hotels through: Exploring feasibility of solar energy use and energy efficient technologies Increasing the coverage of lighting sensors in areas such as guest rooms’ corridors and back of houses spaces Adjusting the temperature of hot water in guest rooms to an optimal level Replacing desktop with laptop which consumes less energy to charge and operate 10 Including car park bays that are owned or managed by the Group only.