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4.2.5 Guideline to Tennat
Guidelines for Tenants – Green Fitting Out Guide
• Control of pollution, e.g.:
ͳͳ Control of pollution during cleaning and pest control. Use natural, solvent free
and hydrocarbon free cleaning products
ͳͳ Isolate working areas by installing partitions or sheeting
ͳͳ Control of smoking activities of the fitting-out contractor and provide a
smoking area for smokers
ͳͳ Vacuum cleaning wherever paint and dust emission occur
• Control of construction methods and work periods, e.g.:
ͳͳ Set noisy work periods during non-peak hours
ͳͳ Install fresh air supply and proper ventilation devices such as fans and
blowersControl use of toxic chemicals
ͳͳ Protect air conditioning system during carrying out of works
• Green materials and products, e.g.:
ͳͳ Recommend choosing green materials and products with a lower level of
harmful emissions to minimise pollution (detail is available in “Collective
Bargaining for Green Products” in
)
ͳͳ Provide a list of suppliers for sourcing green materials and products
• Professional advice on green office design, e.g.:
ͳͳ Light coloured decorative design and more glass windows for natural light so
as to allow brighter indoor and use less artificial lighting
ͳͳ Planting indoors to create a green working environment
ͳͳ (*If the landlord practices pre-vetting to fitting-out plans, suggestions for
green office design can be provided in vetting comments.)
• Waste management during fitting-out, e.g.:
ͳͳ Do not allow contractors to discharge waste water and associated effluent
or dissolved materials into any drains without installation of proper sediment
traps
ͳͳ Control on water consumption. To ensure the existing water-consuming
equipment works effectively, check for any leakage and monitor consumption
by installing sub-meters or newwater-consuming equipment or by inspection
Guidelines for Tenants – Building User Guide
A building user guide can provide information on:
• Green Goals
Set clear green goals and share successful green practices in the guide, e.g.,
promote LED lighting and participation in recycling activities etc.
• Building Services
This refers to provisions by the landlord, such as green services, green facilities,
green programmes and building system. The landlord has to provide an
operating manual for the building management system
• Waste Saving Policies
Provide several waste recycling and reduction tips and introduce the hierarchical
concept of waste management
• Monitoring and Targeting
It is recommended to consider forming a green team and encourage
participation by different parties aiming to:
ͳͳ ensure compliance with relevant legislation and target corporate social
responsibility requirements
ͳͳ provide administrative support, such as evaluation forms to facilitate tenants
to record energy and water performance and green practices
ͳͳ measure and record energy and water consumption for review and set target
based on analysis
ͳͳ conduct waste audit periodically;
ͳͳ report relevant findings for motivating energy efficiency
• Transportation Facilities
Reduce carbon emissions by:
ͳͳ providing information on public transport which connects the building and
different districts in order to encourage use of public transport
ͳͳ providing shuttle bus for occupants
ͳͳ allowing parking spaces for bicycles and providing bicycle facilities
Guidelines for Tenants – Green Interior Certification
This is an effective tool to encourage tenants to practice green strategies. It allows
the publication of certificated tenants in public places or on websites/apps, which
can attract visitors and occupants to the credit of the tenants while their company
image will be improved. The landlord can make use of this tool for recognising
green efforts by tenants and encouraging renewal of the certificate.
• Provide practical green standards/ criteria for self-evaluation, e.g., indoor air
quality, paper consumption, water saving and energy saving
• Provide training focusing on the green office
• Use the certification programme in conjunction with other support provided
to tenants, e.g., professional advice and green facilities
• The tenant will learn how to apply green concepts to daily business practices
*For procedures and terms related to the certification scheme, please refer to
“HKGBC Benchmarking and Energy Saving Tool- Office Occupants (HK BESTOO)”
available at:
Guidelines for Tenants – Other General Guidelines
• Legislation and Certification Programme for Green Buildings
Note references to green-related legislation and certification programmes:
Water Pollution Control Ordinance
(Cap. 358)
Buildings Energy Efficiency
Ordinance (Cap. 610)
Noise Control Ordinance (Cap. 400)
Indoor Air Quality Certification
Scheme
Hazardous Chemicals Control
Ordinance (Cap. 595)
Motor Vehicle Idling (Fixed Penalty)
Ordinance (Cap. 611)
Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance
(Cap. 403)
Air Pollution Control Ordinance
(Cap. 311)
Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap. 354) Forests and Countryside Ordinance
(Cap. 96)
Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance
(Cap. 603)
Environmental Impact Assessment
Ordinance (Cap. 499)
Quality Water Recognition Scheme Water Services Department
Flushing Water Plumbing Quality
Maintenance Recognition Scheme
ISO 14001 – audit of Environmental
Management Systems
Environment and Conservation Fund
Figure 4.2.10 The decoration wall
at reception made of recycled
content
(Source: Office of Jones Lang LaSalle at
Pacific Place)
Figure 4.2.11 Planting
inside office for a green
working environment
(Source: Office of Jones Lang
LaSalle at Taikoo Place)
WASTE
PREVENTION
RECYCLE
ENERGY RECOVERY
DISPOSAL
REUSE
Figure 4.2.12 Waste Management
Principle
Figure 4.2.13 Electric chargers for
electric vehicles and parking spaces for
bicycles
(Source: Pixabay)
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