Towards Carbon Neutrality ∙ Excellence in Sustainable Built Environment
The Green Building Award (GBA) has long been regarded as one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious platforms for recognising excellence in sustainable architecture and urban development. This year’s tenth edition, held on 13 November 2025 at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, marked not only the 20th anniversary of the Award but also a defining moment in the city’s journey towards carbon neutrality.
More than 500 leaders and professionals from government, development, construction, consultancy, property management, academia, and professional organisations gathered to celebrate achievements that are shaping Hong Kong’s built environment. The evening was not simply an awards ceremony—it was a reflection of two decades of collective progress, innovation, and resilience in the face of climate challenges.
With the theme “Towards Carbon Neutrality ∙ Excellence in Sustainable Built Environment”, GBA 2025 attracted 122 nominations, of which 99 finalists competed across five categories:
- New Buildings
- Existing Buildings
- Research & Planning
- Building Products & Technologies
- Green Building Leadership
ELEMENTS 
ArchSD
AIRSIDE 
The Henderson
ICC 
Hang Lung
This edition also introduced two special recognitions: the “Special Citation on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)” and the inaugural “Special Citation on Green Financing”, underscoring the growing importance of sustainable finance in driving climate action.
Among the highlights were the 11 Pioneer Awards for Green Building Leadership, presented to leading developers, consultants, contractors, facilities managers, NGOs, and technology innovators. Notably, Chinachem Group, Swire Properties, Arup, Ronald Lu & Partners, Henderson Land, Nan Fung Property Management, Gammon Construction, Hip Hing Construction, Hong Kong Housing Society, Hilti (Hong Kong), and K. Wah Construction Materials were commended for their exemplary leadership in advancing sustainability.
SPL 
Hip Hing
HLD 
Gammon
KWah 
CCG
The introduction of the Green Financing Citation was particularly significant. By recognising projects that successfully integrate financial innovation with environmental responsibility, the Award signals Hong Kong’s readiness to align capital flows with climate goals. As Secretary for Development Ms Bernadette Linn, JP, remarked, “Green finance is at the forefront of Hong Kong’s green transformation and is crucial for achieving carbon neutrality.”
Over the past twenty years, the GBA has honoured 662 projects and 29 organisations with Pioneer Awards, building what many now regard as an “Oscar-like” platform for the industry. This year’s record participation and expanded recognition categories reaffirm the sector’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Looking ahead, the winners of GBA 2025 will represent Hong Kong in the World Green Building Council Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards, elevating the city’s leadership on a regional stage and fostering cross-sector collaboration for a net-zero future.
