APRIL 2026 ISSUE 50

Award Ceremony For Taikoo Hui Guangzhou: The World’s First Commercial Building To Achieve The Final Platinum Rating Under BEAM Plus Existing Buildings

(Global Version)

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BEAM Society Limited (BSL) was thrilled to present the Final Platinum certificate with Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) to Taikoo Hui Guangzhou and celebrate their achievement of a milestone as the world’s first-ever commercial building to obtain the Final Platinum rating under BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Global Version 1.0 on 9 April 2026.

This intimate ceremony brought together the leaders of Taikoo Properties, representatives from BSL and HKGBC, and professionals from Guangdong green building associations. The certification strengthens Taikoo Hui's ESG leadership in the Greater Bay Area and sets a new benchmark for existing commercial buildings. Click HERE for more details.


The Introduction of Chinese Version of BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Version 3.0

BSL is pleased to announce the official publication of the Traditional Chinese version and Simplified Chinese version of BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Version 3.0. Please download the Traditional Chinese Version and Simplified Chinese Version HERE.

In view of the increasing emphasis on sustainable development in the Greater Bay Area and to echo the Hong Kong Government's policy initiatives to increase collaboration with the Chinese mainland and Macao on various environmental issues, BSL has initiated the translation of the BEAM Plus Assessment Tools into Chinese.

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Training & Education
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Upcoming CPD Training
Realising the ESG Value of a Future-Proof Smart Green Building — The Henderson from Design Inception to Building Operations

30 April 2026 (Thursday)
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Technical Visit to Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station

22 May 2026 (Friday)
7:45am - 4:30pm
Experience Sharing of CASA SIERRA - HK’s First Project Accredited under the BEAM Plus Elderly-Friendly Building Certification Scheme – NB v2.0

27 May 2026 (Friday)
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Comprehensive Certificate Course for BEAM Plus on Health and Wellbeing (HWB)

7 to 28 July 2026 (Selected Tuesday and Thursday)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Members’ Corner
Membership Event
The 4th Members Luncheon cum Experience Sharing Session is scheduled to take place on 14 May 2026 (Thursday) from 12:30 pm  to 2:30 pm at The Grand Assembly Hall I, 4/F, North Tower, The Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong (41 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui). We are honoured to have the Hon Alan CHAN Chung-yee, Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (Election Committee) and Chief Operations Officer of Miramar Group, as our distinguished speaker to share on the topic:
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Besides, a site tour will be arranged at The Salisbury, which had received the BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Version 3.0 Pilot GOLD Rating. Members of BSL are welcome to join and mingle with the other industry professionals at the same time!

First-come-first-served, click HERE for registration before 4 May.
Event Highlights
China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and International Chapter Limited (CRECCHKI) Spring Cocktail
10 March 2026
The CRECCHKI Spring Cocktail 2026 concluded with a great success. Ir Colin CHUNG Chi Leong, 1st Vice Chairperson of BSL united industry leaders to champion collective action, ESG and innovation in Hong Kong's real estate sector.
GreenBiz HK Forum in Bangkok
18 March 2026
Ir CS HO, CEO of BSL, and Mr Tim LO, Head of Business & System Development of BSL joined a key breakout session: "Building Smarter, Greener, and Healthier Cities: A Collaborative Initiative Between Hong Kong and Thailand and Opportunities for the Green Supply Chain in the Region." in the GreenBiz HK Forum, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Bangkok. 

Together with the HKGBC and Thai speakers, they shared insights on BEAM Plus, advanced green building technologies, climate resilience, operational efficiency, and health-focused solutions for sustainable cities across Southeast Asia.
Visit to Shenzhen Pumped-Storage Power Station
20 March 2026
BSL members paid a visit to the China Southern Power Grid Company Limited located at the junction of Yantian District and Longgang District — a green energy facility that seamlessly integrates pumped-storage power generation, water supply, and scenic landscapes.
2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF)
26 - 28 March 2026
BSL participated in the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF), held 26–28 March at Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao.

Under the theme “Low-carbon, Zero Waste Cities: Embarking on a Global Collaboration”, the event featured the new Zero-Waste Circular Economy Exhibition Zone, high-level Green Forum, targeted networking sessions and Green Public Day.
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