Swire Properties takes No. 1 position in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 2024

Company achieves its vision of becoming a global leader in sustainability performance – six years ahead of its 2030 goal

Swire Properties is delighted to have obtained the top position globally in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) 2024 in the Real Estate Management & Development Industry category, rising from second place last year.

Thanks to this recognition by DJSI World, the Company has achieved its Sustainable Development 2030 Vision, established in 2016, of becoming a global leader in sustainability performance in the real estate industry. Swire Properties has realised its vision six years ahead of its target milestone in 2030. This accomplishment reflects the effectiveness of the Company’s SD 2030 Strategy and the successful integration of sustainability into every facet of its business.

Swire Properties has been a DJSI World constituent company for eight consecutive years since 2017. The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index comprises global sustainability leaders, as identified by S&P Global through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). It represents the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index (BMI) - based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria.

“The number one ranking in the DJSI World is the culmination of many years of hard work, dedication and the significant groundwork laid down by generations of colleagues, partners, tenants and other key stakeholders,” said Tim Blackburn, Chief Executive of Swire Properties.

“Being recognised as an industry leader by one of the longest-running global sustainability benchmarks is a significant honour. It motivates us to continue our mission to create vibrant, sustainable communities and acknowledges our leadership in environmental, social, and governance practices. I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our colleagues, tenants, partners and the wider community for their ongoing support. Despite the challenges we face, this recognition inspires us to continue to innovate and to strive towards achieving our net zero ambition.”

A Remarkable Year
Swire Properties’ sustainability efforts have been recognised at both the local and global levels. The Company has topped local and global indices, awarded for its ESG reporting efforts and is among the most attractive employers – all in line with the SD 2030 Strategy:

• Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) 2024:
  
  • Global Sector Leader – Listed (Mixed Use) for the eighth consecutive year;
  • Global Development Sector Leader (Mixed Use) for the fifth year in a row;
    
    
• S&P Sustainability Yearbook (China): included for the second consecutive year; only company to reach the Top 1% S&P Global ESG Score (China), in the Real Estate Management and Development industry;
  
  
• Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index (HSSUS): ranked No. 1 for the seventh year in a row; maintained the highest “AAA” rating;

• LEED v4.1 for Communities: Existing: the first and only project in the Greater Bay Area to achieve Platinum certification (as at Nov 2024);
  
  
• RICS Hong Kong Awards 2024: Environmental Impact Award – a testament to the Company’s pioneering placemaking efforts that extend beyond individual buildings;
  
  

• Hong Kong Management Association Best Reports Awards 2024: Best Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Award (Property Development & Investment industry);
  
  
• Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2024: ESG Award (Top Accolade) in the Non-Hang Seng Index (Large Market Capitalisation) Category;

• Randstad Hong Kong Employer Brand Awards 2024: Most Attractive Employer in the Property and Real Estate Sector;
  
  
• Human Resource Online HR Distinction Awards 2024: “Gold” – Excellence in Strategic Talent Attraction.

About Swire Properties
Swire Properties develops and manages commercial, retail, hotel, and residential properties, with a particular focus on mixed-use developments in prime locations at major mass transportation intersections. Swire Properties is listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and its investment portfolio in Hong Kong comprises Taikoo Place, Pacific Place, Cityplaza and Citygate. The Company’s completed portfolio in Hong Kong comprises approximately 1.54 million sqm (approximately 16.5 million sq ft) of space.

In the Chinese Mainland, Swire Properties has six completed mixed-use developments. They include Taikoo Li Sanlitun and INDIGO Phase One^{^} in Beijing, HKRI Taikoo Hui and Taikoo Li Qiantan in Shanghai, Taikoo Hui Guangzhou and Taikoo Li Chengdu. Taikoo Place Beijing^{^}, Taikoo Li Xi'an, Taikoo Li Sanya^*, New Bund Mixed-use Project and Lujiazui Taikoo Yuan in Shanghai and the Julong Wan retail project in Guangzhou are currently under development. The Company’s completed portfolio in the Chinese Mainland comprises approximately 1.3 million sqm (14 million sq ft) of space.

In addition to Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, the Company has a presence in the United States, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand.

Visit Swire Properties’ website at www.swireproperties.com

^{^}Comprising INDIGO Phases One & Two, the project will be renamed “Taikoo Place Beijing” upon completion of the Phase Two extension. 

^*Project name to be confirmed.