The official bible for building owners and managers to quantify, report, and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals within building operations. Brief Introduction The Guidelines to Account for and Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals for Buildings (Commercial, Residential or Institutional Purposes) in Hong Kong were jointly issued by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) . First publ

Emission Factor Database (EFDB) is an essential tool in carbon accounting and auditing. Let’s me give you some ideas: What Is the Emission Factor Database (EFDB)? The EFDB is a global reference database of emission factors — values used to estimate the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions released from specific activities or energy use. It is maintained by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to support consistent and transparent GHG inventories ar

Artificial Intelligence ( AI ), the buzzword these days, is becoming a pivotal force in advancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability objectives. By improving 1. data accuracy, 2. operational efficiency, and 3. strategic insight, AI enables companies to deliver measurable environmental and social impact while strengthening corporate governance. (also may able to achieve the cost saving effects too) 🌿 Environmental (E): Optimizing Resources and Cl

1. What Is “Assurance” in ESG/Sustainability Reporting? Assurance provides external verification of non‑financial (ESG) data — confirming that the information in a sustainability or climate report is reliable, consistent, and prepared in accordance with recognized standards such as: ISAE 3000 (Revised) – International Standard on Assurance Engagements AA1000 AS v3 – AccountAbility Assurance Standard CSRD / ESRS (EU) – which will mandate limited or reasonable assurance