Environment Recognition

PCCW has been widely recognised for its best practices in environmental management.

HKT, a PCCW Group member, was granted the Silver Award (Media and Communication Sector) of the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) 2018 by the Environmental Campaign Committee, the first Runner-up of the Biggest Unit Saver Awards (Organization) of the Power Smart Energy Saving Contest 2017/18 by Friends of the Earth (HK), and the Silver Award of Best Green ICT Award 2013 (Adoption - Large-scale Enterprises) by Green ICT Consortium.

In addition, the data centres of PCCW Solutions, PCCW’s enterprise IT services flagship, were awarded the ISO 14001:2015 accreditation for Environmental Management System, and the Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certificate by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

PCCW and HKT have participated in the Charter on External Lighting scheme organised by the Environment Bureau. To reduce light pollution and energy wastage, the Group has pledged to switch off outdoor decorative and advertising lighting installations at designated locations from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. every day. Facility buildings and shops of PCCW and HKT have earned the Charter's Platinum Award.