"Jockey Club Energy Saver in Schools Project" Opening Ceremony

Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, organised by the Business Environment Council (BEC), co-organised by the BEAM Society Limited (BSL) and the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), with support from the Environment and Ecology Bureau, Development Bureau, and Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the Government of the HKSAR,  the Jockey Club Energy Saver in Schools Project was officially launched with the conclusion of its Opening Ceremony on 26 Mar.

Well-attended by over 80 esteemed guests, the Ceremony was officiated by Dr the Honourable LAM Ching-choi, SBS, JP, the Chairman of the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development; Dr Danny YAU, Senior Environmental Protection Officer, Climate Change Policy Division, Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the HKSAR; Mr Wallace LEUNG, Chief Engineer/Energy Efficiency B, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the Government of the HKSAR; Mr Fred NG, Manager, Charities, The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr Simon NG, Chief Executive Officer, Business Environment Council; Ir CS HO, General Manager of the BEAM Society Limited; and Ir Dr Cary CHAN, JP, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Green Building Council.

Following the success of previous Jockey Club BEAM Plus in School Project in promoting green building and sustainable school development in Hong Kong, this Project focuses on retrofitting schools’ energy-efficient equipment which aims to assist schools in energy saving, enhance sustainable performance, and educate the younger generation on the importance of green building and environmental protection. Over 200 primary and secondary schools will join hands to help transform Hong Kong into a sustainable city. Ultimately, the participating schools will be certified with BEAM Plus Existing Schools (ES) v2.0, a tailor-made rating tool designed for existing primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong to showcase their sustainability performance and acknowledge their commitment to creating a sustainable and green campus.

Details of the Jockey Club Energy Saver in Schools Project can be found at https://jcenergysaver.hk/.