As part of our commitment to reducing harmful GHG emissions, we have invested in developing and installing water loop refrigeration technology, which has increased the efficiency of our refrigeration systems, reduced our GHG emissions and reduced energy usage.
Following the successful roll out of water loop refrigeration systems in our first Wellcome store in Hong Kong in 2022, we installed water loop refrigeration systems in nine more stores in 2023, with more to follow in 2024.
We also set up the DFI Refrigeration System Research and Development Centre in Chung Hom Kok in collaboration with our facilities management partner, City FM. This dedicated research centre enables further engineering experiments and training for engineers to expand their knowledge of water loop technology in Hong Kong. Additionally, we have initiated meetings with stakeholders such as the Hong Kong Environment and Ecology Bureau, the Business Environment Council and banks, to demonstrate the water loop system and its applications in order to encourage more businesses and institutions to consider its adoption.