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新聞稿 2022年12月12日
金城營造集團舉行「零碳運輸創未來」論壇
王紹恆太平紳士集持份者共創可持續發展城市新篇章
葛珮帆議員、梁啟明博士、羅慶新先生、合作夥伴及業界友好全力支持
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為爭取在2035年前將本港碳排放總量從2005年的水平減半，以邁向2050年前達致碳中和的目標，香港特別行政區政府近年來積極採取不同措施，推動電動車普及化。金城營造集團（下稱「金城」）作為植根香港接近60載的能源基建專家，以協助建設香港成為更加智慧及可持續的優質城市為願景，在電動車普及化方面擔當領導及協調的角色，促進更高質及高效的協作及發展，連繫各持份者，攜手推動綠色運輸發展。為了向相關持份者提供優質的交流平台，推動業界増進有關零碳運輸的資訊並發掘合作商機，金城於11月30日取址位於新寶工商中心的總部舉行「零碳運輸創未來」論壇，由金城營造集團行政總裁王紹恆太平紳士作召集人，並非常榮幸獲香港立法會環境事務委員會主席葛珮帆議員，BBS JP親臨指導。論壇由金城營造集團特別顧問周憲本先生主持，兩位嘉賓講者香港特別行政區政府環境保護署助理署長（空氣質素政策）梁啟明博士及運輸署助理署長（技術服務）羅慶新先生，分別就香港步入零碳運輸新時代進行深入討論。出席是次活動的來賓包括中華電力有限公司代表、電動車品牌比亞廸、MG及科軒動力代表、充電裝置品牌代表、多位來自運輸界包括的士、巴士及小巴業界代表等，陣容鼎盛，場面熱鬧。
在論壇正式開始前，金城營造集團行政總裁王紹恆太平紳士向各位嘉賓致歡迎辭。王紹恆太平紳士在可持續城市發展方面具備豐富知識及經驗，擁有美國綠建築協會授予的「LEED AP」，以及香港綠色建築議會認可的「綠建專才」等多項專業資格，並擔任香港建造商會環保小組主席、智能廢物管理平台工作小組主席、香港建造業議會環境專責委員會成員、環保促進會香港綠色企業大獎籌備及評審委員及2023年度可持續建築大獎籌備委員會成員等多項公職。及後，特別嘉賓香港立法會環境事務委員會主席葛珮帆議員，BBS JP、梁啟明博士、羅慶新先生、周憲本先生與王紹恆太平紳士一同上台合照。
「零碳運輸創未來」論壇隨即展開，主持人金城營造集團特別顧問周憲本先生致開場白時表示：「環境局於2021年公布《香港電動車普及化路綫圖》，以於2050年前達到車輛零排放作為目標，採取不同措施，包括於2035年或以前停止為新燃油私家車進行登記，於2025年前於全港設置至少15萬個私人及5,000個公共電動車充電設施。此外，《行政長官2022年施政報告》亦宣布未來三年將會在額外7,000個政府建築物停車位提供充電設施，並於2023年試行新一代電動的士、氫燃料電池雙層巴士及重型車輛。」並邀請嘉賓講者香港特別行政區政府環境保護署助理署長（空氣質素政策）梁啟明博士及運輸署助理署長（技術服務）羅慶新先生就議題發表意見並進行討論。
環境保護署助理署長（空氣質素政策）梁啟明博士在論壇中提到：「政府推出35億元的『EV屋苑充電易資助計劃』，預期於2027/28財政年度前可協助約於700個現有私人屋苑停車場、約共14萬個停車位安裝電動車充電基礎設施。此外，我們亦積極在香港各區物色空間及停車場安裝充電設施，並提供11億元的『新能源運輸基金』，資助運輸業界引入及試行綠色創新運輸技術。」
運輸署助理署長（技術服務）羅慶新先生在論壇中表示：「政府推出『智慧交通基金』資助創新科技研究和應用項目，以改善交通效率，當中包括電動車相關項目。另外，為鼓勵運輸業界引入更多新型號的商用電動車，我們亦與環境保護署合作提供清晰指引，令新款電動車的車輛類型評定程序更加順暢。」
論壇結束後，所有來賓移步至位於新寶工商中心二期的金城電動車營運中心參觀。今次展出的除了金城的電動車車隊及全新充電裝置外，更邀請到合作夥伴MG展出電動私家車、比亞廸展出電動的士，以及科軒動力展出電動單層旅遊巴士和電動小巴。不同界別的與會人士把握機會進行交流，探討合作，氣氛熱烈。當日活動以一幅集合所有與會者拍攝的大合照作結，象徵金城與政府及各持份者聯手齊心，為推動電動車普及化、加快實現零碳運輸的步伐及促進香港的可持續發展而出力。
香港立法會環境事務委員會主席葛珮帆議員，BBS JP表示：「隨着香港步入零碳運輸新時代，香港特區政府推出多項電動車普及化的措施及政策，與此同時亦有賴業界積極參與，響應及推動有關發展。本人非常榮幸獲邀出席『零碳運輸創未來』論壇，除了樂見金城營造集團為推動零碳運輸擔任領導及協調角色，打造交流平台，促進各持份者共同合作之外，更有機會與擁有相同理念的業界領導見面及交流，齊為香港發展成為可持續城市而努力。」
王紹恆太平紳士表示：「金城作為歷史悠久的建築及工程公司，一直陪伴香港發展及成長，並致力為香港的能源基建領域提供專業優質的服務，以建設香港成為可持續發展的優質城市為願景，在可持續發展方面亦早已領先一步，在可持續基建項目中投入大量資源及先進技術，包括在新寶工商中心大廈天台安裝全港最大規模的私人商業樓宇太陽能發電系統，並為環境保護署化學廢物處理中心提供總承包工程，興建亞洲同系列最大型的醫療廢料消毒系統設施，在建設可持續發展城市上決心及實力有目共睹。今日舉行的『零碳運輸創未來』論壇，除了有利訊息交流，更提供一個促進電動車及相關基建的協作平台，促進持扮者交流及協商，推動業界合作，加快香港零碳運輸的發展。展望將來，我們期望繼續與業界夥伴進行積極討論，發掘合作機會，齊為建設可持續發展城市共創新篇章。」
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Press Release 12th December 2022
Hosted by CEO Mr. Rex Wong, JP, the “Sustainable Transportation to a Net-Zero Future” forum organised by Kum Shing Group marks great success with the presence of special guest Hon Elizabeth Quat, BBS, JP, Chairman of Panel on Environmental Affairs of the Legislative Council, guest speaker Dr. Kenneth Leung, Assistant Director (Air Policy) of the HKSAR Environmental Protection Department, guest speaker Mr. Michael Law, Assistant Commissioner (Technical Services) of the HKSAR Transport Department, and a full house of EV partners.
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Aiming to reduce the total carbon emissions in Hong Kong by 50% before 2035 (from the 2005 level) and achieve the goal of carbon neutrality before 2050, the HKSAR Government has implemented policies and measures to promote the popularisation of electric vehicles (EVs). Hong Kong’s energy infrastructure specialist, Kum Shing Group (“Kum Shing”), with the vision and expertise to take a leading role in the sustainable and smart city development of Hong Kong, held the “Sustainable Transportation to a Net-Zero Future” forum on 30th November 2022 at its headquarters in Newport Centre to provide an efficient communication platform for the exchange of knowledge and fostering of partnerships, collaborations and development. The forum marked a great success with the presence of special guest Hon Elizabeth Quat, BBS, JP, Chairman of Panel on Environmental Affairs of the Legislative Council, guest speaker Dr. Kenneth Leung, Assistant Director (Air Policy) of the HKSAR Environmental Protection Department, guest speaker Mr. Michael Law, Assistant Commissioner (Technical Services) of the HKSAR Transport Department, and a full house of EV partners, such as the representatives of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, electric vehicle brands BYD, MG and Ev Dynamics, charger providers and local transport sector including taxi, bus and minibus.
The event commenced with a welcome speech by Mr. Rex Wong, JP, an expert in sustainable city development. Apart from receiving professional certifications including “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional” (LEED AP) by the U.S. Green Building Council, and “Building Environmental Assessment Method Professional” (BEAM Pro) by the Hong Kong Green Building Council, Mr. Rex Wong, JP also plays an active role in reputable committees and organisations piloting the sustainable development in Hong Kong. He is the Chairman of the Environmental Committee of the Hong Kong Construction Associations, Chairperson of Smart Waste Management Plug-in Working Group of the Construction Industry Council (CIC), Member of the Committee on Environment of CIC, Organising Committee Member and Panel Judge for the Hong Kong Green Awards of the Green Council, and Organising Committee Member of the CIC Sustainable Construction Award 2023.
After taking a group photo of Hon Elizabeth Quat, BBS, JP, Dr. Kenneth Leung, Mr. Michael Law, Mr. Rex Wong, JP, and Mr. Hugh Chow, the “Sustainable Transportation to a Net-Zero Future” forum began with an opening remark by Mr. Hugh Chow, “In 2021, the Government announced the ‘Hong Kong Roadmap on Popularisation of Electric Vehicles’, with a goal to attain zero vehicular emissions before 2050 through different measures, including ceasing new registration of fuel-propelled and hybrid private cars in 2035 or earlier, and expanding the charging network to provide at least 150,000 private charging facilities and 5,000 public charging facilities by 2025. In the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address, the Government announced that in the coming three years, an additional 7,000 parking spaces with EV chargers will be provided in government premises, and trials of new generation electric taxis, hydrogen fuel cell electric double-deckers and heavy vehicles will be conducted in 2023.” Dr. Kenneth Leung, Assistant Director (Air Policy) of the Environmental Protection Department, and Mr. Michael Law, Assistant Commissioner (Technical Services) of the Transport Department, were then invited to share their valuable insights on the topic.
Dr. Kenneth Leung, Assistant Director (Air Policy) of the Environmental Protection Department remarks, “The Government has rolled out the $3.5 billion EV-charging at Home Subsidy Scheme, which is anticipated to support installation of EV charging‑enabling infrastructure for some 140,000 parking spaces in about 700 carparks of existing private residential buildings by the 2027-28 financial year. We strive to explore spaces and carparks to install EV charging infrastructure in every part of the city, and offer the $1.1 billion New Energy Transport Fund to subsidise transport operators on trying out green innovative transport technologies.”
Mr. Michael Law, Assistant Commissioner (Technical Services) of the Transport Department remarks, “The Smart Traffic Fund was launched to subsidise innovation and application projects that enhance transport efficiency, including EV initiatives. In order to encourage the introduction of new EVs to local commercial fleets, we work with the Environmental Protection Department to offer the transport sector practical guidance to facilitate the vehicle type approval process for their new EVs.”
Upon completion of the fruitful discussion, all guests were guided to the Kum Shing EV Operation Centre located at Newport Centre Phase 2 to explore the new EVs on display, including the Kum Shing EV fleet, electric private cars by MG, an electric taxi by BYD, a minibus and a coach by Ev Dynamics, and the new Kum Shing EV chargers. The attending guests took this precious opportunity to engage in constructive conversations, paving the way for further collaborations. The event announced a successful completion with a group photo featuring all attending guests, marking the collaborative force of Kum Shing, the Government and stakeholders from different sectors in support of the popularisation of EVs, pushing forward the goal of achieving zero vehicular emissions and a net-zero future for Hong Kong.
Hon Elizabeth Quat, BBS, JP, Chairman of the Legislative Council’s Panel on Environmental Affairs, remarks, “As Hong Kong enters a new era of zero-emission transportation, the HKSAR Government has launched a series of initiatives and policies to promote the popularisation of EVs, calling for stakeholders’ support and actions. It is my honour to be invited to the ‘Sustainable Transportation to a Net-Zero Future’ forum, an efficient communication platform initiated by sustainability expert Kum Shing Group to facilitate communication and collaborations, and to meet with industry leaders who share the same vision on the sustainable development of Hong Kong.”
Mr. Rex Wong, JP remarks, “As a Hong Kong-based construction and engineering company that has witnessed and contributed to the development of Hong Kong for almost 60 years, Kum Shing Group shares the same vision with the city in achieving a net-zero and sustainable future. Our pioneering status is well supported by our strong portfolio of sustainable infrastructure projects, including but not limited to installing a photovoltaic system on the rooftop of Newport Centre, the largest scale in commercial and private sector in Hong Kong, and obtaining a design-build-operate contract for building the largest clinical waste sterilization system in Asia for the Environmental Protection Department. The ‘Sustainable Transportation to a Net-Zero Future’ forum held today offers an efficient communication platform to facilitate exchange of information and enhance collaborations on EVs and related facilities. We look forward to working closely with our partners to herald a new chapter in sustainable city development.”
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