10th Anniversary Booklet - The Professional Green Building Council

Congratulatory Message from the Guest of HonourMrs. Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet Ngor, GBS, JPChief Secretary for Administration10th Anniversary of Professional Green Building CouncilAnniversary PublicationCongratulatory MessageI offer my warmest congratulations to the Professional Green Building Council onthe occasion of its 10th Anniversary.In Hong Kong, buildings account for almost 90% of electricity consumption and60% of green house gas emissions. Hence, they present both a challenge andan opportunity for reduction of carbon emissions. There is urgency to introducenew technologies and initiatives to reduce the carbon footprints of buildings. Inthis regard, the Government will continue to encourage the adoption of greenmeasures through the active use of policy instruments, and will lead by exampleto incorporate green features in public works projects.I am pleased to know that the Government is not alone in this highly worthwhilemission. Over the last decade, the Professional Green Building Council hasproven to be a steadfast partner in championing the green building movementin the construction industry by uniting the professions of architects, engineers,landscape architects, surveyors and planners for this noble cause. The Council’sstaunch support has been most invaluable.1My gratitude goes to the Council for all its excellent work in making Hong Konga better place to live. I wish the Council continued success in the many yearsto come.04(Mrs. Carrie LAM)Chief Secretary for Administration