Hongkong Land Limited

Celebrating Inaugural Diversity Internship Programme Last month, we successfully concluded our inaugural Diversity Summer Internship Programme. DFI Retail Group, Hongkong Land Limited and Hong Kong Maxim's Group have joined hands for the first time this summer to launch the Diversity Internship Programme, a 5-week programme aimed to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), which is part of our strategic focus on creating an inclusive workplace to attract top-tier talent.      Through this programme, five talented students from diverse backgrounds rotated across the three companies to gain hands-on experience across various functions, including Finance, Marketing, Commercial, Corporate Social Responsibility, and People & Culture. They have brought unique cultural perspectives to the organisations and inspired new ways to collaborate and problem solving.   We celebrated the programme's success at a closing ceremony in our Hong Kong office. Our partnering companies expressed interest in expanding the programme to involve more students next year. We are eager to continue fostering DE&I at the workplace everyday, and a more inclusive future.   Check out the highlights in the video!     #DFIRetailGroup #HongkongLand #MaximsGroup #DiversityInternshipProgramme 

The Hongkong Land HOME FUND HERE2HELP Volunteering team contributed 12,600 volunteering hours from January to July 2024, doubling the number of volunteers and volunteering hours compared with the previous year. We also increased the HERE2HELP outreach by over 170%, benefiting over 62,000 from January to July 2024. At Hongkong Land, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of giving back and creating opportunities for our colleagues and their families to contribute positively through various volunteering programmes that support the community and the environment. Watch the highlights video below to learn more. #HongkongLand #inspireaspire #HKLHOMEFUND #HERE2HELP

Hongkong Land joined forces with our valued tenant, Des Voeux Chambers for our most recent WOMEN in CENTRAL event to address the topic of ‘Navigating the Courtroom and Beyond: Inspiring Stories of Women Shaping Dispute Resolution’.    Welcoming over 40 litigation experts from within the Hongkong Land Central Portfolio, the event commenced with a fireside chat featuring Catrina Lam and Frances Lok SC from Des Voeux Chambers, followed by smaller round table discussions.   Some key takeaways from the event were:   ▪ Organisations should institutionalise flexibility in the workplace.  ▪ A mentor doesn’t have to be official. Sometimes when they don’t know they are, the outcome can be even more powerful. ▪ Balancing life commitments with work requires effective delegation and trust.  ▪ Structural support is what is needed in order to support work and family balance. Verbal support is encouraging, structural support is transformational. ▪ Senior leaders should talk about their struggles so that those that are rising up don’t feel like they need to hide behind a tough veneer. ▪ Don’t follow anyone. It’s not a race. Take the time you need from your career to do what is needed in your life. Your career is long. Career breaks are often not when looking at the bigger picture. ▪ For gender equality to get to a better place, senior lawyers really need to set the tone.  ▪ Challenging environments and people you face in your career can make you stronger and more determined to succeed.  ▪ Don’t allow others' expectations of your career guide your career - especially if it isn’t aligned with the vision you have for yourself.  ▪ Building community in organisations can help talent to feel a sense of belonging but also more easily tackle challenging personal and professional times.   Thank you to Des Voeux Chambers for partnering with us on this event and for your unwavering commitment to Gender Diversity. #HongkongLand #Hkland #inspireaspire #WOMENinCENTRAL #GenderDiversity

During the summer holidays, Hongkong Land across Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Cambodia each hosted a Family Day, welcoming over 250 attendees of all ages across the three locations. In Hong Kong, our colleagues enjoyed an afternoon of fun with their families at the office, with activities including face painting, family portraits, and guided tours. In Malaysia, we organised a visit to the Forest Research Institute Malaysia in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. Our colleagues and their families enjoyed an educational afternoon learning about tropical forestry research and engaging in special activities, including a jungle trek. In Cambodia, the Family Day featured a range of activities for our colleagues and their children such as art and craft, team competitions and a movie experience at the EXCHANGE SQUARE mall. #hkland #hongkongland #inspireaspire #FamilyDay

With our vision to design world-class destinations, our West Bund Financial Hub delivers exceptional luxury and lifestyle experiences, redefining premium living in Shanghai. Pioneering smart city planning, the 1.1m sq. m. mixed-use development combines premium office spaces, exceptional retail and residential spaces, five-star hotels, and a dynamic arts and culture hub to create a vibrant district for residents and visitors alike. With LANDMARK being the home of our group’s CENTRAL Series, the West Bund Financial Hub project joins our GLOBAL CENTRAL developments, further solidifying our commitment to delivering best-in-class experiences in prestigious locations across Asia. Watch the video below to learn more about the site. #HKLand #HongkongLand #inspireaspire #WestBund #WestBundFinancialHub #Shanghai #development

SUZHOU CENTRAL, our inaugural project in the city, recently celebrated a significant milestone with its topping out alongside esteemed local government officials. As an addition to our premium lifestyle retail CENTRAL Series, the 160,000 sq. m. mixed-use development is strategically located on the waterfront of the east side of Jinji Lake. This prime location seamlessly blends the area’s natural beauty with vibrant lifestyle experiences. Set to open in 2026, SUZHOU CENTRAL is positioned to redefine contemporary waterfront living with its exceptional design and curated experiences, offering visitors access to the very best of retail, and hospitality amenities. We look forward to the development and expansion of our CENTRAL Series, as we contribute to the further enrichment of communities across the Chinese mainland. #HKLand #HongkongLand #inspireaspire #Suzhou #SUZHOUCENTRAL #SZCENTRAL #CENTRALSeries

AI is undoubtedly playing an increasing pivotal role in motivating tenants to implement ESG practices and enhancing building automation. Andy Yeung, Director & Head of Technical Services, Mark Lam Head of Investors Relations & Corporate Sustainability and Grace Lam, Senior Sustainability Manager recently sat down with Ming Pao and shared how banks have been driving the ESG agenda over the past 4-5 years, putting pressure on listed companies like Hongkong Land to implement ESG measures. Mark shared observations of tenants and their employees’ increasing expectations from their landlord on ESG-related matters, such as waste management and emission reduction. To address this, Grace shared that Hongkong Land has launched a Tenant Sustainability Partnership Programme, providing tenants with a checklist to confirm environmental initiatives in their offices and organizing community engagement activities to encourage participation. Andy shared some examples of how Hongkong Land has reduced electricity usage by 30% from 2008 to 2022 by upgrading building facilities. Supported by IoT and AI, he explained how the company is implementing predictive maintenance to optimize system performance. Measures include using double-glazed windows, obtaining higher green certifications, and replacing HVAC, fans, and elevators with more energy-efficient models. Data analysis and AI models have helped improve fan efficiency by 7-14% and automate air conditioning based on staff return patterns, yielding over 20% electricity savings on elevators. We look forward to continuing to work alongside our tenants as we increase automation and AI integration across all building systems. #Hkland #HongkongLand #inspireaspire #PropTech #AITechnology #SustainabilityFramework2030

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited announced its Half-Year Results for the six months ended 30th June 2024. Results Highlights  ▪ Underlying loss of US$7 million due to provisions in China Development Properties  ▪ Excluding non-recurring provisions, underlying profit was US$288 million  ▪ Investment Properties contributions resilient, underpinned by market leading occupancy levels  ▪ Tomorrow’s CENTRAL: US$1 billion strategic investment in the future of the Central Portfolio announced  ▪ Interim dividend of US¢6 per share, unchanged from the prior year  “The Group’s first half results produced a modest underlying loss due to non-cash provisions in the carrying value of some China Development Properties projects. Contributions from Investment Properties were stable, despite market headwinds. Excluding provisions, Development Properties contributions were lower than the first half of 2023 due to the phasing of project completions. The Group continues investing for growth and strengthening its market leading position. Tomorrow’s CENTRAL, a US$1 billion investment to reimagine our core Hong Kong retail portfolio will shortly commence in phases over the next three years. In Shanghai, the next chapter of Hongkong Land’s growth is being crafted with the development of the West Bund project, a large and diverse district of commercial and residential properties that will open in phases between 2024 and 2027,"  Michael Smith, Chief Executive at Hongkong Land. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGAKWAKA #HongkongLand #HKLAND

In recognition of the recent launch of our Sustainability 2023 report, we came together with Hongkong Land staff for an internal Lunch and Learn to share how Sustainability is engrained throughout our organisation from community programmes to PropTech, Carbon Emission programmes, tenant engagement initiatives and more. During the session, panellists also addressed how collaboration across the Hongkong Land business, Jardine Matheson, our tenants, suppliers and the community is key to the success of our commitment. Many thanks to our speakers Mark Lam, Head of Investors Relations and Corporate Sustainability, Andy Yeung, Head of Technical Services, Natalie Wu, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Grace Lam, Senior Sustainability Manager, and to Nadira Lamrad, Head of Sustainability, Jardine Matheson for joining us on the day to share how you and your teams are making a difference and how that helps Hongkong Land continue to remain committed to a sustainable future. #HKLAND #HongkongLand #inspireaspire #Sustainability #SustainabilityFramework2030 #HKLHOMEFUND

The Orbit stands as an Art and Culture beacon within the Hongkong Land’s West Bund Financial Hub in Shanghai. Designed by Heatherwick Studio - a multi-award winning British design and architecture studio, its unique façade resembles a series of interwoven ribbons inspired by the Chinese moon bridge capturing tradition and innovation while the lush rooftop garden and multiple viewing decks offer panoramic views of the river.   Recognised as a “Landmark for Global New Product Launch” by the Shanghai Municipal Government, this public art building and fashion landmark underscores our commitment to making art accessible to all. The Orbit has recently hosted the launch of “Shanghai Summer Fest”, featuring over 100 business, travel, and cultural events including major international art exhibitions, sporting events, and concerts, enriching the community while supporting economic growth.   #HKLand #HongkongLand #inspireaspire #TheOrbit #WestBundFinancialHub #ShanghaiSummerFest #artsandculture