Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2024 167 OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY Building with Nature in Mind We are dedicated to advancing the sustainability evolution in the Hong Kong construction industry while fostering future-ready operations that align with principles of environmental stewardship. Since 2018, we have steadfastly advocated for sustainable construction, continually striving to integrate eco- friendly practices and decarbonisation principles into every aspect of the industry. By embedding sustainability into our core operations and influencing stakeholders across the construction value chain, we aim to create a greener and more resilient future for Hong Kong. Key Initiatives: CIC Sustainable Construction Roadmap 2018 The first edition of CIC Sustainable Construction Award Recognition of best sustainability practices among organisations and industry practitioners 2023 Smart Waste Management Tool A one-stop digital platform that digitalises and streamlines processes from waste data collection to management CIC Global Construction Sustainability Forum and Exhibition 2023 (GCSFE) The first construction-specific sustainability global forum and exhibition in Hong Kong Carbon Neutrality Strategy Study for the Hong Kong Construction Industry Directions for the industry to move towards Carbon Neutrality 2050 2019 CIC Carbon Assessment Tool Carbon accounting platform for construction projects CIC Green Product Certification Certification for building and construction products/materials 2020 The second edition of CIC Sustainable Construction Award 2023 The third edition of CIC Sustainable Construction Award 2021 CIC Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme Common framework for construction green finance application 2022 iBEAM Unison A digital platform for green building assessment, which enables BIM-based submission 2024 Follow-up initiatives of decarbonisation directions for the Hong Kong construction industry: • Feasibility Study of Construction Site Electrification and Clean Energy Adoption • Exploration Study for Alternative Construction Methods, Tools and Services for Reducing Timber Waste • Development of a Material Exchange Platform