Occupant Wellbeing
GRI 416
HKEX Aspect B6 KPI B6.4
HKEX Aspect B6 KPI B6.4
Occupant Wellbeing
GRI 416
HKEX Aspect B6 KPI B6.4
HKEX Aspect B6 KPI B6.4
We aim to operate and maintain our buildings and workspaces in ways that promote occupant health and wellbeing. We continuously monitor occupant wellbeing in all buildings in our existing portfolio, and conduct assessments to identify risks and opportunities to improve the health and wellbeing of our tenants. We also seek to incorporate wellness features and initiatives in all our new development projects.
The relevant SDG is:
SDG 3
Ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing.
On top of numerous physical and mental health and wellbeing considerations, we also design and construct our buildings to enhance visual comfort using natural daylight, glare indices and diverse types of lighting, while minimising the adverse impacts of external lighting, such as sky glow, source intensity and building luminance. We also consider acoustic impacts throughout the design, construction and operational phases of our buildings.
We have completed the installation of ultraviolet-C (“UVC”) lamps or equivalent air purification devices in air-handling units and office fan coil units across our entire Hong Kong office portfolio, helping with sterilisation and the improvement of indoor air quality (“IAQ”).
We conduct regular water quality assessments across our Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland portfolios to ensure that building occupants have safe access to good quality fresh water. We have also installed water overflow sensors and flood gates which prevent mould growth and allow us to detect abnormal water levels to protect our tenants’ assets.
Improving Occupant Wellbeing Across our Residential Properties
Air Filters at Savyavasa
Air Filters at Savyavasa
In light of the persistently high levels of air pollution in Jakarta, we installed PM2.5 filters in all indoor amenity and residential areas of Savyavasa to ensure the best possible indoor air quality for building occupants. PM2.5 filters can reduce indoor particulate matter by up to 90%, helping to lower rates of respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems and other health issues linked to poor air quality.
Noise Mitigation at THE HEADLAND RESIDENCES
Noise Mitigation at THE HEADLAND RESIDENCES
During the design process for THE HEADLAND RESIDENCES, Swire Properties sought to mitigate road noise impacts on residential units. After carefully studying plans, we proposed noise mitigation measures, including optimising building orientation to increase harbour-facing units and implementing measures for flats adjacent to roadways. These improvements effectively increased the development’s overall noise compliance rate.
Solar Film at Citygate Bridge Curtain Wall
Solar Film at Citygate Bridge Curtain Wall
This year, we applied a proprietary solar film with passive cooling properties to the Citygate curtain wall that faces Hong Kong International Airport. The film can lower solar heat gain and the cooling load, while maintaining a high visible light transmission rate. Lowering the cooling demand on the air conditioning system also reduces energy use.
Leading in IAQ Innovation
Smart IAQ Monitoring System
Smart IAQ Monitoring System
We continued to roll out our Smart IAQ Monitoring System across our properties in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland in 2025. The system is installed in lift lobbies and the main office lobbies on typical floors of our office buildings, in common areas of our malls, and is being installed in all new office buildings. In addition, we launched an IAQ Dashboard across our Hong Kong properties to provide a platform for improved control and monitoring. Our Chinese Mainland malls have Smart IAQ Display Platforms – public dashboards that give tenants and visitors at-a-glance views of IAQ measurements and performance.
All IAQ data in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland are fed into our technical cloud. This information is used in our IAQ dashboards, providing an effective, interactive tool for IAQ analysis that is also contributing to the development of a broader heating, ventilation and air conditioning strategy.
The system measures several indoor air quality variables, including:
- Indoor air temperature
- Humidity
- CO2
- Total volatile organic compounds
- PM2.5
- PM10
- Ozone
- Formaldehyde
- CO
Nearby outdoor air quality sensors also measure the same variables, providing a comparison between indoor and outdoor air.
IAQ Certification and Recognition
IAQ Certification and Recognition
Since 2009, we have continuously improved indoor air quality across our Hong Kong portfolio. In 2025, One, Two and Three Pacific Place received a 15-year commitment award from the Environmental Protection Department’s Indoor Air Quality Certification Scheme. These awards recognise Swire Properties’ unwavering dedication to creating a healthy and comfortable indoor environment for our occupants.
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