AIRSIDE, Olympian City, Swire Resources and Tam Jai International Win Grand Awards Inaugural Individual Award and Long-Standing Green Contributor Award Witnessing Sustainability as Industry Mainstream
The Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance (HKGSA) Award 2026 (the Award) Presentation Ceremony, funded by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), was successfully held on 6 November 2026 at the JC Cube, Tai Kwun. Marking the sixth edition of the Award, the Award Presentation Ceremony was graced by Prof. Simon WONG, Chairman of the Energy Advisory Committee, The Government of the HKSAR as the Guest of Honour. Over 120 guests attended the Ceremony, including Directors and Management Representatives of the HKGBC, Judging Panel Members of the Award, HKGSA Task Force Members, and representatives from award-winning organisations, to celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of the malls and shops in advancing a green shopping environment.
This edition’s Award received widespread support across the industry, marking a new milestone in the green transformation of Hong Kong’s retail sector. The awardees span large corporations, chain stores, and SMEs, reflecting how sustainability has been integrated into the daily operations of shopping malls, retail, and F&B sectors and has become the industry mainstream. Among the awardees, AIRSIDE, Olympian City, Swire Resources Limited and Tam Jai International Company Limited were honoured with the Grand Award in recognition of their outstanding sustainability performance.
This edition also introduced the inaugural “Long-Standing Green Contributor Award ” and the HKGSA’s first individual award, “Most Engaged Green Mall and Shop Practitioner”. Exchange Tower became the first entity to be recognised for its continuous participation across six consecutive editions of the Award, fully demonstrating the industry’s long-term commitment to driving green operations. Furthermore, Fairwood and Vogue Laundry were both honoured with “The Leading Chain Store Award” for enrolling all their branches into the Alliance, highlighting how the green shopping network is expanding into a wider range of daily consumption scenarios. Notably, all 142 branches under Fairwood fully participate in the Alliance, showcasing the impactful influence of a major F&B chain in driving green operations.
To further enhance industry impact and foster deeper engagement, the HKGSA Award transitioned into a biennial event starting from 2025. Built upon the themes of the HKGSA capacity building workshops held in 2025, the Award recognises industry advancements in energy management, waste management, carbon management, and ESG practices. All local shopping malls, retailers and F&B merchants were invited to submit their green cases or collaborative projects, competing for recognition across three major categories, including “Green Mall of the Year”, “Green Shop of the Year” and “Collaborative Project of the Year”. In addition, to encourage the industry to continuously elevate sustainability standards, alongside the existing “New Alliance Member” and “Excellent Green Product Advocator”, three new awards were specially introduced this year, namely “Special Recognition”, “Long-Standing Green Contributor” and “Most Engaged Green Mall and Shop Practitioner”.
Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, Chairman of the HKGBC, remarked,
“As the Award enters its sixth edition, it also marks an important milestone following the implementation of the biennial format. Through capacity building workshops and pilot programmes implemented last year, the HKGSA empowered shopping malls and shops to turn knowledge into practical action and leverage data-backed outcomes to gain management backing to further invest resources and scale up green measures. Building on this foundation, the Award serves as an ideal platform for the industry to showcase achievements and exchange best practices. We are delighted to see significant enhancements in both the quantity and quality of submissions. The judging panel has also placed greater emphasis on tangible outcomes and data support, driving continuous progress across the industry and fostering mutual learning.”
Prof. Simon WONG, Chairman of the Energy Advisory Committee, The Government of the HKSAR, stated that the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) outlines a clear vision for building a green and liveable city and advancing green transformation. The retail and F&B sectors, which are deeply integrated into citizens’ daily lives, play a crucial role in this transformation process. He encouraged the industry to continue working hand-in-hand to take the lead in advancing green buildings and sustainable development.
Beyond celebrating the achievements of the awardees, the Ceremony provided a valuable opportunity for industry peers to exchange best practices. Two chit-chat sessions were featured during the event: the first session invited Ir Joe CHOW, Vice President of the International Facility Management Association Hong Kong Chapter, to converse with the representative of the “Green Shop of the Year” awardee – Ms Karen LAW, Senior Sustainability and Administration Manager of Swire Resources Limited, sharing insights into energy and waste management as well as practical experience in inspiring front-line staff to drive green operations. The second session featured a dialogue between Sr Dick LI, Chairman of the Property and Facility Management Division of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, and the representatives of the “Green Mall of the Year” awardees – Mr Jan NG, Property Manager of AIRSIDE, and Ms Jolina CHAN, Assistant Property Manager of Olympian City, exploring the challenges encountered in implementing sustainability measures, innovative breakthroughs, and strategies for balancing economic efficiency with environmental protection.
The Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance looks forward to continuing to leverage its strengths as a collaborative platform, deepening partnerships across the industry, and encouraging more malls and shops to embed sustainability into their daily operations. By working together, we can build a greener shopping environment in Hong Kong and advance towards the carbon neutrality target by 2050.
For the Awardees List of the Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Award 2026, please visit https://hkgsa.hkgbc.org.hk/textdisplay.php?serial=92&lang=en.
