Champion REIT spearheads sustainability via meaningful engagement

Champion REIT embraces and extends the essence of synergy through initiatives that engage their tenants, customers, staff and the community at large along its ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) journey.

Champion REIT is a Hong Kong real estate investment trust that owns and invests in a portfolio of prime properties, notably the upscale Three Garden Road and Langham Place.

At the heart of its business philosophy and culture is sustainability, which is not only integrated into every facet of its business, but also evidenced in its 2030 sustainability blueprint and 2045 carbon net-zero emission roadmap.

Leveraging the power of synergy, Champion REIT and its stakeholders set off positive ripple effects that spread far and wide in its journey to sustainable developments.

The power of collaboration

“Several prestigious awards have been bestowed upon our properties, which is a glowing testament to our all-rounded competence in implementing sustainable initiatives,” says Christina Hau, Chief Executive Officer of Champion REIT.

“In full acknowledgement of the symbolic meaning of ‘1+1>2’, we champion our sustainability journey with stakeholders towards ESG betterment,” she stresses, as Champion REIT continues to optimize effective resource management and work hand-in-hand with stakeholders to leverage more power for greater win-win outcomes in future.

Top green building recognitions

With a proven record in its sustainability efforts, Champion REIT has been constantly advancing climate solutions through technological innovation and facilities upgrade. These accomplishments have garnered numerous local and international green building awards which further highlight its properties as green and wellness icons in the city.

In particular, Three Garden Road is awarded the Platinum rating under BEAM Plus with the highest score in Hong Kong. It is also the first existing building in Hong Kong to attain the highest Platinum award at the WELL Core Existing Building Scheme, making it one of the six properties to attain Double Platinum ratings. In addition, Langham Place Mall is honored to be the first property in Hong Kong to receive the EDGE Green Building Certification for its outstanding eco-friendly efforts.

Forging meaningful partnerships

Titled “Love · Play · Farm”, Champion REIT’s 2022 large-scale Trust-Tenant-Community green project kicked off with a mural painting project, where a group of artistic talents, SEN children and children of its colleagues unleashed their creativity by putting together farm elements into the wall painting.

This trilateral initiative also engages tenants to a series of horticulture classes, with learner- and experiencer-friendly workshops on soil preparation, seed germination and home-grown tips. A sense of ownership is advocated by encouraging participants to transplant their grown plants back to the farm.

In each and every project, no matter where and when it is held, Champion REIT strives to extend the positive impact and the power of engagement and connection to every party involved, from the partners to the participants, organizers and beneficiaries. This is shown in another initiative where Champion REIT joined hands with another charitable organization to source handmade aprons for workshop use, in turn offering an opportunity to empower those beneficiaries and realize their social value.

Creating positive impacts through music

Since 2015, “Musica del Cuore” aspires young performers to actualize their passion for music through regular concerts held at Three Garden Road. This classical music concert series has also become a delightful getaway from busy everyday life for tenants and visitors.

Adding to the excitement are performances on the hottest talk-of-the-town topics. Among them is the recent Japan Autumn Festival, during which renowned Japanese pianist Miyako Arishima was invited to perform at Three Garden Road, connecting the hearts of people beyond boundaries.