The company has committed substantial resources to reducing carbon emissions and fostering green construction and sustainable development. It has purchased nine pieces of electric construction equipment to replace their diesel counterparts. This crucial move marks a key milestone in green construction.

While most construction equipment relies on diesel engines, the new equipment operates on cleaner electric power and has superior energy conversion efficiency. The nine pieces of electric construction equipment fall into three types: five truck cranes, two truck mixers and two trailer pumps. Some have already been put to use in SHKP projects, including the mega project at Sai Sha near Ma On Shan, the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre in-situ expansion, and the projects in Kwu Tung and So Kwun Wat.

Promoting green constructions in five key areas

SHKP Executive Director Adam Kwok said: "Electrification on construction sites is an important component of the Group's carbon-reduction strategy. Our recent purchases are expected to reduce carbon emissions by about 240 tonnes annually, equivalent to planting over 10,000 trees. The use of electric equipment eliminates diesel combustion and effectively reduces emissions and noise levels on construction sites. This will provide frontline workers with a cleaner and healthier work environment." In addition to purchasing electric construction equipment, SHKP has implemented green construction initiatives in five areas to help Hong Kong develop into a greener, low-carbon city:

• Adopting green smart technologies from design and construction to facility management 
• Developing green energy infrastructure, including one of Hong Kong’s largest solar energy networks
• Collaborating with universities to conduct research in green building technologies
• Providing SHKP projects and the industry with green building materials 
• Training green building talent by establishing Sanfield Construction Innovations Limited