Solar power is now part of everyday life at Gateway Apartments, powering the water-heating system for the prestigeous serviced apartment project in a programme designed to lower carbon emissions and to protect the environment.
Climate change has become such a big issue that it is tough for everyone to think about how to make a difference. Gateway Apartments has been implementing a green strategy to play its part with the solar panel system being the latest major environmentally-friendly initiative.
Rene Holenweger, assistant general manager of Gateway Apartments, said a major change in the mindset of the local community towards environmental awareness had taken place over the years, with the government giving full support.
'We at Gateway Apartments endeavour to do all we can to make a difference and hope to inspire others to follow in making our city a cleaner and greener place for all,' he said.
He also said the company, as a responsible industry leader with a large operation within Hong Kong, was committed to sustainable business principles and believed that there was more to running a successful business than a sole focus on profitability.
'Aside from the obvious benefits to the greater community, our environmentally friendly initiatives also make perfect business sense and are appealing to prospective residents, many of whom come from countries where being green is part of life,' he said.