Recycling and energy-saving
An exhibition titled "From Trash to Treasure“ was held at Terminal 2
from early May to mid-July 2011. Co-organised by the Airport Authority
(AA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Contemporary Culture, the
exhibition showcased product designs and artworks by a group of young
designers, who explore the possibilities of turning trash into useful
items.
More than 300 AA colleagues supported the "Carfree Day" and opted for the greener option when travelling to work on 22 September 2010. Organised by Greenpeace, the campaign aimed to promote public awareness on greenhouse gas emitted from vehicles, and encourage people to use public transport over private vehicles.
The AA staff lent their support to the first "Hong Kong No Air-con
Night" organised by Green Sense. Participants pledged to turn off
their air conditioning at home for 12 hours beginning 7:00pm on 29
September 2010. The event aimed to promote energy saving and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
To promote carbon reduction and energy efficiency, the AA and China
Light & Power Company (CLP) co-organised a site visit to the
Energy Efficiency Exhibition Centre on 26 August 2010. About 30
participants from 20 companies and government departments of the
airport community were introduced to the latest energy efficient
technologies.
The AA pledged its support to Friends of the Earth (HK) "Conscientious
Recycling Charter", starting from April 2010. The Charter seeks to
properly handle used electronic appliances, to prevent hazardous
electronic waste poisoning, and encourage their reuse by donation to
the needy. The AA has engaged colleagues in collecting unwanted
electronic equipment which was donated to people in need.
Since 2009, we have supported WWF's Earth Hour by turning off all
non-essential lighting for one hour at HKIA Tower and Airport World
Trade Centre.
We also supported Friends of the Earth's "Dim It! 6.21 Lights Out"
campaign by switching off the Terminal 2 facade light for two hours in
June 2009.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) supported The Climate Group's
"LightSavers" programme by installing and testing eight sets of
outdoor LED lighting at one of the airport car parks since January
2010. It is estimated that about 2,500 kg of carbon emission can be
reduced each year by using these LED lighting.
More than 400 AA staff supported the Greenpeace "Carfree Day" on 22
September 2009. The event encourages people to avoid using personal
vehicles and opt for public transport. CEO Stanley Hui, Airport
Operations Executive Director Howard Eng and other senior management
members supported the event by taking Airport Express to work on that
day.
To promote a low-carbon, energy-efficient lifestyle, we are supporting
the Climate Group's "Hong Kong Carbon Reduction Campaign", which was
launched in April 2009 to raise awareness of climate change.
