Leading global door access control solutions by ASSA ABLOY Hong Kong is committed to focusing on sustainable innovation and promoting the development of green buildings.
As global leader in access solutions, ASSA ABLOY Group operates worldwide. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. The Group has adhered to sustainable development principles in product design, production, logistics, and overall operations and is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The Hong Kong government and developers have been promoting green buildings in recent years. As a reliable and experienced provider of door access solutions, ASSA ABLOY supports green building principles by saving energy, reducing carbon pollution, and implementing energy efficiency measures.
ASSA ABLOY Group is a global leader in door access solutions. With more than 20 well-known brands in Greater China and Southeast Asia (GC&SEA), such as Yale door locks, it provides a wide range of lock products to customers, including enterprises, developers, public institutions, etc, In addition to launching low-energy consumption products and developing low-carbon access control solutions, the Group also focuses on sustainable product innovation.
Executive Vice President and Head of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions GC& SEA, Martin Poxton, said that the company has always attached great importance to environmental sustainability as a Swedish company. In 2007, ASSA ABLOY implemented its first sustainability plan to integrate sustainable development into its daily operations, he said the group is committed to achieving net-zero emissions no later than 2050.
Leading the industry towards a sustainable future
By 2020, the Group is committed to achieving sustainable development and has set science-based carbon reduction targets. To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, it plans to reduce its carbon emissions by half (scopes 1 and 2) by 2030. The goal is to limit global warming to 1.5°C. " Our industry has a responsibility to mitigate climate change, protect our employees' health and safety, and lead the way toward a more sustainable future, " said Martin Poxton.
ASSA ABLOY works on several projects to reduce energy consumption in the product production process, as well as partnering with supply chain partners to reduce carbon footprints. "Our sustainable development plan has resulted in remarkable results," said Martin Poxton. " Last year, the group reduced its carbon emissions by 23%, waste by 25%, and water intensity by 51%, compared with the baseline of 2019. The result is the result of the collective efforts of the entire group."
Companies focus on ESG performance
Global climate change is becoming increasingly serious. The world's governments and business circles have begun to focus on how to respond. In the last few years, green buildings have become a general trend, bringing opportunities to ASSA ABLOY. A general manager of the Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan markets group, Irene Yip, explained that energy conservation and emission reduction are continuing to be in high demand in construction projects, and they hope to improve ESG performance in the future. She added that the market’s demand for sustainable products and solutions is continuing to increase in recent years.
In addition to providing different ironmongery products and door access control solutions, ASSA ABLOY also relies on its rich experience to assist major customers in implementing green building principles. As an example of a door access management system, an automatic door system can reduce air-conditioning leakage, thus reducing electricity consumption, and improving energy efficiency. She said that currently more than 60% of the group's products contain environmentally friendly elements, and in the future, it will continue to invest resources in developing more sustainable products to meet market demand.
