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Hong Kong Government Launches Energy Saving Charter 2025 to Reduce Carbon Emissions

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The Environment and Ecology Bureau and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department have launched the Energy Saving Charter 2025 and the 4T Charter to encourage energy saving and reduce carbon emissions in Hong Kong. The charter aims to reduce the city's carbon emissions by half from 2005 levels by 2035 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through four major decarbonisation strategies. Over 3,400 premises have signed up to the charter, pledging to maintain indoor temperatures, switch off appliances, and promote renewable energy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Energy Saving Charter 2025 and the 4T Charter aim to reduce Hong Kong's carbon emissions by half from 2005 levels by 2035 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • Over 3,400 premises have signed up to the Energy Saving Charter 2025, pledging to maintain indoor temperatures, switch off appliances, and promote renewable energy.
  • The charter also includes energy-saving measures such as procuring energy-efficient appliances, reducing power consumption, and promoting the use of clean fuels for electricity generation.
  • The Buildings Energy Efficiency (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed by the Legislative Council on June 11 to improve the buildings energy efficiency management regime of Hong Kong.
  • The EMSD will provide participating organisations with information on relevant innovative technologies and arrange seminars to promote the development of green technology in Hong Kong.
  • The Energy Saving Competition for Students 2025 was launched to tap into the creativity and imagination of the younger generation for implementing energy-saving measures.

Statistics:

  • Over 3,400 premises have signed up to the Energy Saving Charter 2025.
  • The Government aims to reduce Hong Kong's carbon emissions by half from 2005 levels by 2035.
  • The charter aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through four major decarbonisation strategies.
  • The Buildings Energy Efficiency (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed by the Legislative Council on June 11.

Sources:

  • Hong Kong SAR Government
  • Hong Kong Legislative Council
  • Contify.com (Copyright 2017)

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