DEC 2024 Issue 42
BEAM Society Limited (BSL)’s
14th Anniversary Dinner
Over 140 government officials, strategic partners and esteemed guests gathered at Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong on 27 Nov 2024 to celebrate BSL’s 14th Anniversary. We were honoured to have invited the principal officials of the HKSAR Government, including The Hon Bernadette LINN Hon-ho, JP, Secretary for Development; The Hon Winnie HO, JP, Secretary for Housing and Miss Diane WONG Shuk-han, JP, Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology to be officiating guests. It was also with great pleasure to have the presence of Dr MA Jun, Chairman and President of Hong Kong Green Finance Association, giving a speech on the outlook of green finance in Hong Kong and the Mainland to foster knowledge exchange among the key players in the industry.
“GO Green Futureproofing Green Building @ Qianhai” Forum
The inaugural “GO Green Futureproofing Green Building @ Qianhai” Forum concluded successfully on 22 Nov 2024 at the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub. Co-organised by BSL, Hong Kong Green Building Council and Shenzhen Green Building Association, the Forum focused on green building standards in the Greater Bay Area, technological applications, ESG and green finance, green construction materials, as well as case studies of innovative green building. A notable highlight was the presentation of the first batch of "BEAM Plus Existing Buildings" certificates to the 3 hotels under China Resources Longdation Company Limited in Shenzhen Bay, Xiaojing Bay and Xiong’an, demonstrating that the influence of BEAM Plus has been expanded to regions outside Hong Kong. Click HERE to learn more.

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Event Highlights
Green Building Initiatives towards Achieving Carbon Neutrality Seminar
28 Oct 2024
Co-organised by BSL, Business Environment Council and Hong Kong Green Building Council, the Green Building Initiatives towards Achieving Carbon Neutrality Seminar was successfully held with the presence of Mr David LAM Chi-man, JP, Under Secretary for Development of the Government of the HKSAR as the officiating guest. At the seminar, Ir CS HO, General Manager of BSL gave a talk titled “BEAM Plus Latest Developments and the Global Version” to the audience from the property and facility management sector.
Eco Expo Asia
30 Oct - 2 Nov 2024
BSL participated in the Eco Expo Asia 2024 jointly organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co-organised by Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of HKSAR, as the supporting organisation. During the four-day fair, BSL engaged with more than 400 visitors, giving them an overview of the BEAM Plus assessment tools.
Technical Visit to R·INNO
1 Nov 2024
BSL delegation paid a visit to the R·INNO of REC Engineering Company Limited (REC), an innovation hub that showcases the latest IoT applications in smart building and property management, sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration among the visitors. Ms Carmen WONG, General Manager of REC shared insights on implementing industry-leading solutions at the event, from iFCU Intelligent Fan Coil Unit, AI Energy Optimisation Solution, and IoT Connectivity Solution to other smart technologies.
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Tour
29 Nov 2024
BSL organised a tour to Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden for members to explore the conserved area and learn about its ‘saving and recycling’ core strategies. In this tour, members also got to know the innovative Wetland Wastewater Treatment System with no discharge of effluent or wastewater into the stream.
EPD-MTR Joint Environmental Forum 2024 - Environmental Compliance Practices and Carbon Neutrality in Actions
13 Dec 2024
Co-organised by Environmental Protection Department of the Government of the HKSAR and MTR Corporation Limited, the EPD-MTR Joint Environmental Forum was successfully held online with the contribution of several speakers discussing topics such as BEAM Plus assessment, construction noise management, decarbonisation and environmental management. Ir CS HO, General Manager of BSL was one of the speakers who provided insight into “BEAM Plus Global - Empowering Built Environment Globally to Advance its Sustainability Practices”.
Supporting Events
EMAHK "Waste Challenge: Innovate to Eliminate" Competition
2024-2025 - The Environmental Management Association of Hong Kong
CPD Seminar "ArchSD’s Carbon Neutrality Strategic Framework"
12 Nov 2024 - The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
CPD Seminar "Zero Carbon Building in China"
31 Nov 2024 - The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
The 12th Anniversary Dinner Banquet of World Green Organisation
3 Dec 2024 - World Green Organisation
Technical Visit "行深山 賞綠建"
7 Dec 2024 - The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
CPD Seminar “Carbon Neutrality Series - Reviewing the Outcome of COP29 & Climate Actions: From Urban Forestry, Building Structures, to 1.5°C Pathway”
14 Dec 2024 - The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
BIM Automation Arena 2025 (The GBA Station)
2025 - Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling
CPD Guided Tour "Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Tour"
4 Jan 2025 - The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
CPD Seminar "New Fire Rating Requirements which Affect Sustainable Products"
9 Jan 2025 - The Hong Kong Institute of Architects, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Hong Kong Design Summit 2025
25 Apr 2025 - Hong Kong Designers Association
Build4Asia 2025
15-17 Jul 2025 - Informa Markets