Hong Kong’s carbon neutrality target
What is carbon neutrality?
Carbon neutrality, as the name implies, is to neutralize carbon emissions to reduce the potential risks and harms of high carbon emissions. The definition is that the carbon dioxide emissions of enterprises, organizations or governments in a certain period of time are offset by the accumulated carbon reductions from tree planting, using renewable energy, etc., so that the carbon emissions in the atmosphere maintain the status quo without increasing or decreasing, and achieve "carbon emissions". "neutralized" state, so in addition to controlling carbon dioxide emissions, efforts must also be made to absorb carbon dioxide.
carbon neutrality goal
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that the country will strive to achieve carbon peak before 2030 ("Emission Peak" means that carbon dioxide emissions have reached a peak, stopped growing, and then gradually fell back.), and by 2060 Achieve carbon neutrality before. To demonstrate Hong Kong's determination to achieve carbon neutrality , the government has announced that Hong Kong will strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and announced a medium-term carbon reduction target, striving to halve total carbon emissions from 2005 levels by 2035. , or emissions levels of about 40 million metric tons, fell to nearly 20 million metric tons in 2035. The government released the "Hong Kong Climate Action Blueprint 2050" in October 2021, setting four major carbon reduction strategies: "net-zero power generation", "energy-saving green buildings", "green transportation" and "waste reduction for all", and proposed medium-term goals. To help Hong Kong achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
net zero generation
Net-zero in net-zero power generation does not mean no emissions at all, but offsets the carbon emissions caused by power generation through renewable energy development, energy transformation, waste recycling and other methods. The government will take the lead in increasing emissions in different buildings and facilities as much as possible. Install renewable energy systems (mainly solar energy), vigorously promote the development of renewable energy, and develop more advanced waste-to-energy facilities. In addition, the government has promised that coal will no longer be used for daily power generation on or before 2035 and will only be used for backup power generation. By then, coal-fired power generation will mainly be replaced by natural gas, zero-carbon energy, and renewable energy.
Energy saving and green building
As an international financial and commercial center, Hong Kong consumes a lot of energy when using air-conditioning, elevators, electric lights and various electrical appliances. Buildings account for about 90% of Hong Kong’s electricity consumption, and more than 60% of carbon emissions come from electricity production related to building energy consumption. Therefore, the Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance (Chapter 610) requires that new buildings and major renovation projects be Major building services installations (including air-conditioning installations, electrical installations, lift and escalator installations, and lighting installations) in existing buildings must comply with the basic energy efficiency standards of the Building Energy Efficiency Code.
Electrical appliances are indispensable in buildings, whether commercial or residential. The current mandatory energy labeling scheme covers eleven categories of prescribed products, including air conditioners, refrigeration appliances, compact fluorescent lamps, washing machines, dehumidifiers, televisions, and water storage. electric water heaters, induction cookers, LED lights, gas cooking stoves and instant gas water heaters. The authorities review the coverage of the mandatory energy labeling scheme and the rating standards for improving energy efficiency from time to time.
Green transportation
The Hong Kong government hopes to achieve the long-term goal of zero vehicle emissions and zero carbon emissions in the transportation sector by 2050 through the electrification of vehicles and ferries, the development of new energy vehicles, and improved traffic management measures.
Waste reduction for all
Carbon emissions from waste currently account for about 7% of Hong Kong's carbon emissions, most of which come from greenhouse gases produced by the decomposition of waste in landfills. In the "Hong Kong Resource Recycling Blueprint 2035" announced at the beginning of this year, the government advocates the vision of "universal waste reduction, resource recycling, and zero waste landfill", sets per capita disposal and recycling targets, and develops adequate waste conversion Energy facilities, hoping to get rid of dependence on landfills to handle domestic waste by 2035.
Hong Kong Energy Audit Emission Reduction Recommendations
In addition to providing energy audit services, we at Hong Kong Energy Audit (HKEA) also provide energy efficiency optimization suggestions to individual companies or property owners. For example, brands renting multiple stores for business can also use our registered energy efficiency assessors. The suggestions are comprehensive for all stores to reduce emissions and save energy, and save electricity bills. Please feel free to contact us at any time to inquire about related services.
