SD Awards
SD Awards
Swire Properties’ continued commitment to SD received further global recognition in 2025. Once again, we were ranked highly on several major SD-related benchmarks and indices.
Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (“GRESB”) – Global Sector Leader and Global Development Sector Leader for Mixed Use Developments
Since 2017
In 2025, Swire Properties was named “Global Sector Leader – Listed” under the Mixed Use sector for the ninth consecutive year. We maintained our “Global Development Sector Leader” title under the Mixed Use sector for the sixth year in a row. In addition to our five-star rating on the benchmark, we obtained the highest five-star rating and an “A” rating in public disclosure for the eighth consecutive year. We were also recognised for our outstanding asset-level environmental performance in carbon, energy, water, waste and green building certifications.
This year, the GRESB saw record participation from over 2,380 listed and non-listed portfolios, covering 500,000 assets across 76 markets entering the Real Estate Assessment.
Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index
Constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index since 2015
Maintained an “AAA” rating and achieved the highest total score among constituent companies since 2018
Maintained an “AAA” rating and achieved the highest total score among constituent companies since 2018
In Hong Kong, we were ranked number one in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index for the eighth consecutive year, receiving the highest total score among all index constituents while maintaining an “AAA” sustainability rating – the highest possible rating. We received the best overall score among more than 500 assessed stocks.
Swire Properties was also listed on the Hang Seng Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) 50 Index for the sixth consecutive year. This index includes the Top 50 ESG leaders with relatively high market-capitalisation listed in Hong Kong.
S&P Sustainability Yearbook
Included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook since 2017
Included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China) since 2023
Included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China) since 2023
Green Building Award
Green Building Award
Swire Properties received the Pioneer Award in the Green Building Leadership in the Developer category at the Green Building Award 2025. This was our second win in this sub-category and our fourth in the overall Green Building Leadership category.
ESG China Excellence in Practice Award and HRoot Outstanding Award
ESG China Excellence in Practice Award and HRoot Outstanding Award
Swire Properties received the “Excellence in Practice” award at the ESG China Innovation Annual Conference 2025 in Beijing. Our case study on establishing a symbiotic community-architecture-nature ESG system was selected for inclusion in the ESG Excellence in Practice Report 2025, which features 36 exemplary cases from numerous enterprises. The case study illustrates how we continue to lead the real estate sector in creating sustainable value through continuous creative transformation.
The case study also won the “HRoot Outstanding Award”, which cited our industry-leading sustainability performance.
2025 HKMA Best Annual Reports Awards
2025 HKMA Best Annual Reports Awards
Swire Properties’ 2024 Sustainability Report received the HKMA 65th Anniversary Best Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Award, and the Annual Report 2024 earned a Bronze Award in the General category.
HKICPA Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2025
HKICPA Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2025
Swire Properties received a Special Mention in the Elite Past Winners, Large Market Capitalisation category in the ESG section of these awards, organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Public Accountants. These awards are considered to be an objective and rigorous assessment of companies’ corporate governance and ESG practices.
Swire Properties Wins RICS Environmental Impact Award
Swire Properties Wins RICS Environmental Impact Award
Swire Properties was recognised with the Environmental Impact Award at the 2025 RICS Hong Kong Awards, in recognition of our continued leadership in sustainable development, holistic advancement of sustainable solutions and net-zero carbon targets and our enhanced environmental risk management transparency.
Building Surveyor Awards 2025 by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors - Building Surveying Division
Building Surveyor Awards 2025 by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors - Building Surveying Division
Taikoo Li Sanlitun won the Project Outside Hong Kong category and received the Most Popular Award.
Taikoo Li Sanlitun Receives Three-Star PEDF System Rating
Taikoo Li Sanlitun Receives Three-Star PEDF System Rating
Taikoo Li Sanlitun received a Three-Star PEDF System rating for both design and operations from the China Association of Building Energy Efficiency – the first nationwide star rating devised specifically for Photovoltaics, Energy Storage, Direct Current and Flexibility (“PEDF”) systems in buildings.
The rating was unveiled at the third China PEDF Conference and Expo, an event held in Beijing to mark technological breakthroughs and applications in PEDF systems. These systems are operating at Building N15, the RED, and the underground car park at Taikoo Li Sanlitun. Being the first company to apply PEDF in China’s commercial building sector, our pioneering installations are providing valuable lessons for the industry, both locally and globally.
Citygate – ASHRAE Technology Award
Citygate – ASHRAE Technology Award
Citygate Outlets received First Place in the ASHRAE Technology Award 2025/26 for the exemplary retro-commissioning of an existing commercial building. By implementing data-driven retro-commissioning, chiller optimisation and a cloud-based smart energy management platform, the development achieved 770,000 kWh in energy savings (17.7%) in 2024 compared to a 2021 baseline, while also improving thermal comfort and indoor air quality for building users.
HKILA Awards 2024
HKILA Awards 2024
Taikoo Square and Taikoo Garden won a Gold Award at the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (“HKILA”) Awards 2024 in the “Excellence in Private Development” category. This award promotes excellence in landscape planning, design and management in both public and private landscape projects.
Randstad Most Attractive Employer 2025
Randstad Most Attractive Employer 2025
Randstad Hong Kong named Swire Properties as the Most Attractive Employer to work for in the Property and Real Estate Sector in 2025, suggest changing to “marking our second year in a row of receiving this accolade.”
The Randstad awards rank the employer attractiveness of Hong Kong’s largest commercial companies and institutions. This year’s awards saw 2,599 local-based respondents rate companies on their relative employer brand awareness and attractiveness.
Swire Properties has ranked in top 10 of the Employer Brand Awards every year since 2017, with the Company taking the title of “Most Attractive Employer in Hong Kong” in 2022.
HKCSS Caring Company 2025
HKCSS Caring Company 2025
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service’s (“HKCSS”) Caring Company Scheme aims to inspire continuous improvement in sustainable development and social impact across companies and organisations. Swire Properties has been consistently recognised by the scheme over the years. In 2025, we achieved our highest ranking and overall score yet – reaching the three-star Leading Performance tier and achieving a total score of 53.89 out of 65, including a perfect 8/8 score in the scheme’s Partnership criteria. This high score meant we were ranked first overall in the Leading Performance tier, out of a field of over 20 companies.
We also received the “Performance Recognition: Leading Performance” and “Special Listing: Caregiver-friendly Company” accolades from the scheme – awards that recognise our success in creating social impact through robust governance, data tracking and collaboration and dedicated support for working caregivers.
Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2025
Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2025
We were recognised with the Outstanding Corporate – Excellence Award at the Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2025. This was a symbolic award to receive as we celebrate 25 years of the Swire Properties Community Ambassador Programme.
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