Over 80,000 beneficiaries of "Conclusion of Harmful Inclusion, Social Welfare Sharing, Carbon Reduction and Barrier Free 3 Years" Global warming, carbon reduction is urgent!
HSBC Charitable Foundation partnered with Changchun Community to launch Hong Kong’s first “Hong Kong Green Rehabus (“Green Rehabus”) Pilot Scheme” to support and assist social welfare organizations to switch to electric vehicles to provide rehabus services. Contribute to the creation of a zero-carbon green road with no strong boundaries in Hong Kong!
The pilot scheme lasts for 3 years. The 7 selected social welfare organisations will be allocated an electric barrier-free bus "Green Kangba", as well as support in terms of charging facilities and optimization of walking routes.
The project is expected to benefit more than 80,000 people, and the carbon emission reduction that can be achieved by switching to electric green buses is equivalent to about 2,000 trees.
Secretary for the Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan (centre), HSBC Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer Lam Wai-hung (right) and Changchun Society Chairman Dr. Chung Shanshan (left) officiated at the launching ceremony of the "Hong Kong Green Rehabus Pilot Scheme".
Responding to the needs of the social welfare sector and realizing a green new normal
In order to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the Hong Kong government announced the first "Roadmap for the Popularization of Electric Vehicles in Hong Kong" earlier to achieve zero-emission vehicles.
At present, there are more than 1,000 rehabilitation buses operated by social welfare organizations in Hong Kong. Without relevant resources and technical support, it is difficult to cooperate with green travel.
Lin Huihong said: "The emergence of 'Green Kangba' marks an important step in the popularization of electric vehicles in Hong Kong. Many social welfare organizations hope to contribute to carbon reduction. However, due to problems such as resources and technology, the There is no way to start. Through the pilot program, we are determined to enhance the knowledge of social welfare organizations in terms of conversion, operation and financial arrangements, so that more Rehabuses can become "Green Kangba"! HSBC has set a goal, and it is expected to be in 2030 or before. , reduce carbon emissions in operations and supply chains, and become a net-zero carbon bank. We hope to cooperate with more like-minded institutions to jointly promote Hong Kong’s progress towards net-zero carbon emissions.”
Dr Chung Shanshan said, "Switching to electric rehabus can not only reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but also reduce roadside air pollution. This pilot project takes care of the disadvantaged and the environment we live in."
The plan will fully subsidize the replacement of existing diesel reha buses with electric reha buses or the purchase of new electric reha buses for the recipient social welfare organizations. The seating arrangements in the car will be designed according to service needs.
The experience and data obtained from the pilot project will be compiled into a "Guide to Electric Rehabuses", which covers the process of switching to electric buses, operational details, financing arrangements and financial advice for reference by other social welfare organisations that intend to switch to electric vehicles. Greater benefits and longer-term impact.
"Green Kamba" Cross-border Win-Win ‧Environmental Resources Sharing
"Green Kangba" established Hong Kong's harmless integration, social welfare sharing, carbon reduction and accessibility, a new milestone in the social welfare sector.
Scholars and guests from the business sector actively discussed how the vision of sustainable development in Hong Kong and how various sectors complement each other.
Project chief planner Su Guoxian, director of Changchun Society, presented the details and schedule of the project.
The press conference on stage was successfully concluded, and the site eagerly expected that "Green Kangba" could be put into the community as soon as possible, injecting green momentum into the social welfare sector.
The chief planner of the project, Changchun Club Director Su Guoxian, shared the details of the project on "Green Kangba".
Representatives of social welfare organizations boarded the car to visit and learn about the operation of the "Green Kangba".
Green Kamba is part of the HSBC Climate Solutions Partnership.
When HSBC announced the launch of its partnership program last year, it announced a global investment of $100 million to focus on energy transition and climate-related innovations.
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