HKUST and Swire Properties Limited Collaborates for Advancing Decarbonization Solutions and Research for Net-Zero Buildings
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (“HKUST”) joins hands with Swire Properties Limited (“Swire Properties”) to establish a cooperative framework accelerate the piloting and adoption of decarbonization solutions in the built environment. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony on 10 Oct 2025, marking a milestone in cross-sectoral collaboration to advance decarbonization innovation in Hong Kong.
Under this collaboration, Swire Properties will bring deep industry expertise, resources, and practical insight. HKUST will contribute advanced research capabilities, potential pilot sites, and a spirit of learning and innovation.
Collectively developing and managing over 2 million square meters of building space in Hong Kong, HKUST and Swire Properties recognize that achieving net-zero requires collaboration but not isolation.
This partnership acknowledges the challenges inherent in the piloting of decarbonization solutions in the built environment. In recognition of these challenges, both parties aspire to leverage their respective expertise, resources and networks to accelerate the testing and adoption of innovative decarbonization solutions, while a fostering further research and development in this critical domain.
Professor Kar Yan Tam, Vice-President for Administration and Business remarked that, "HKUST is pleased to deepen our collaboration with Swire Properties in pursuit of achieving net-zero. Although we are two very different organizations, our shared commitment to upholding the highest sustainability principles for our communities unites us. By using HKUST’s campus as a living lab, we leverage our buildings to test out new technologies for the betterment of Hong Kong. Working with forward-thinking partners like Swire Properties will greatly accelerate this essential and pioneering work for Hong Kong.”
Echoing the sentiment, Ir Wallace Lin, General Manager, Facilities Management and Sustainable Development said, “This Memorandum of Understanding marks Swire Properties’ first technical partnership with a Hong Kong tertiary academic institution, and we are proud to be taking this pioneering step with HKUST. We are excited to work with HKUST to jointly explore and pilot new technologies for us to go further with our sustainable development initiatives. By combining HKUST’s excellence in academic research with our industry experience, we can accelerate the identification, development and deployment of new technologies, while also sharing our experience with the wider industry.”
By bringing together our complementary strengths and shared values, this partnership aim to deliver meaningful impact to the two organizations and also to Hong Kong and the wider region.
