Hactl launches green pact ahead of new HK waste charging scheme
20 / 03 / 2024
Source: Hactl
Hong Kong handler Hactl has launched a voluntary Green Terminal Pact (GTP) to engage its SuperTerminal 1 tenants in reducing carbon footprint ahead of a new waste charging scheme.
The GTP comes as the government of Hong Kong will implement Municipal Solid Waste Charging from August 1.
In line with the “polluter-pays” principle, the waste disposed of by all sectors in Hong Kong will be subject to charging based on quantity.
Hactl said the GTP will provide a system of quantitative measurements and smart metres to help tenants track their consumption.
Hactl has also organised numerous briefings on the new waste charging scheme and installed an additional recycling machine at its terminal.
It will also continue to collect waste for recycling to enable tenants to better manage and reduce their waste.
A key element of the GTP is a Performance Reward Scheme, in which participating tenants set targets for reduced energy consumption and waste, and increased recycling.
“Successful achievement of targets will earn trophies, and vouchers which can be used by tenants’ staff to buy a wide range of goods from local social enterprises,” the handler explained.
“Hactl is the first member of the Hong Kong International Airport business community to launch a sustainability-themed tenant engagement programme, embodying such a performance reward scheme.”
Tenants occupying over 70% of SuperTerminal 1’s rented office space have already committed to signing the Pact.
Hactl chief executive Wilson Kwong said: “We are very proud to launch this exciting new initiative and play our part in making Hong Kong International Airport a leader in aviation industry sustainability.
“We are very grateful to our tenants for their highly positive reception for the Green Terminal Pact, which will help ensure success in achieving its aims.”
