In an effort to tackle the genuine impact brought about by plastic waste, the Group has initiated a group-wide Plastic Awareness Campaign and pledged to cut single-use plastic consumption by 50% across the board by 2022 (from 2017 level). The kick-off ceremony of the Plastic Awareness Campaign was graced by Mrs Vicki Kwok, JP, Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Department; Ms Jo Ruxton, producer of the acclaimed documentary A Plastic Ocean, and green partners.

‘ Sustainability is integral to our business and operations. We have furthered our sustainability efforts with the Plastic Awareness Campaign and concrete steps
across the board. We are glad to note that the Group is the first constituent member of Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index to make the pledge.’

– Mr Daryl Ng, Deputy Chairman, Sino Group

Plastic Reduction: steps we are taking

Reduce

• Replace small bottled amenities with refillable dispensers
• Replace plastic bottled water with glass water jugs at hotel conference and meeting rooms.
• Ban plastic straws and stirring rods at all restaurants, and F & B outlets; upon request, eco-friendly alternatives will be served
• Provide water dispensers at 65 clubhouses
• Reduce excessive packaging for hampers

Reuse

• Explore more environmentally-friendly alternatives and ways to extend the shelf life

Recycle

• Adopt biodegradable cutlery, food containers, umbrella bags and garbage bags
• Recycle plastic waste through an accredited factory