A view of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon on November 9. Buildings account for around 90 per cent of the city’s electricity usage. Photo: Felix Wong
A view of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon on November 9. Buildings account for around 90 per cent of the city’s electricity usage. Photo: Felix Wong
Christine Loh
Opinion

Opinion

Christine Loh

For Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, commercial buildings must cut energy use

  • Buildings account for around 60 per cent of Hong Kong’s total carbon output, but emissions can easily be cut through industry reform
  • The government must work with the private sector to set tougher standards for developers

A view of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon on November 9. Buildings account for around 90 per cent of the city’s electricity usage. Photo: Felix Wong
A view of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon on November 9. Buildings account for around 90 per cent of the city’s electricity usage. Photo: Felix Wong
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