(13 Sep 2024 ─ Hong Kong) NWS Holdings Limited (“NWS” or the “Group”, Hong Kong stock code: 659) is pleased to announce its Zhiyi West Lake Service Area (“West Lake Service Area”) on the Hangzhou Ring Road has successfully obtained the Platinum certification, the highest level of LEED certification, from the U.S. Green Building Council. This achievement also marks the First Service Area in the Mainland to receive this prestigious certification. Additionally, in June 2024, the West Lake Service Area was rated as a five-star service area by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Transportation, recognizing NWS’s excellence in green building and service quality from institutions in both the Mainland and international.
As the first service area in the Mainland to receive the highest level of LEED certification, the West Lake Service Area has been precisely designed in various aspects such as environment, energy, water consumption, materials, and smart equipments to achieve sustainable development. Key features include:
Brian Cheng, Group Co-Chief Executive Officer of NWS stated: “We are delighted that Zhiyi West Lake Service Area has become the first service area in the Mainland to receive this prestigious certification. Since 2020, our Group has focused on sustainable development in our designs, enhancing environmental benefits and the user service experience, and developing an innovative smart West Lake Service Area. This certification affirms our efforts have been recognized by the market. We aspire for this project to set a positive industry benchmark, and will persist in promoting green construction and smart services for sustainable development across our diverse businesses.”
Built in 2004, the Zhiyi West Lake Service Area on the Hangzhou Ring Road underwent comprehensive project enhancements by NWS starting in 2020 and officially commenced operations in mid-2022. It has now become a multifunctional smart service area integrating dining, leisure, and entertainment, attracting over 20 well-known brands. Its superior architectural design concept has also won several awards, including the “Design of the Year for Concept Design in MUSE Design Awards 2020,” the “Professional Award for Public Space Design in DNA Paris Design Awards 2021,” and the “Silver Award in Architecture in A’Design Award 2021.”
NWS has consistently integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) elements into its operations, with its performance in these areas being highly recognized by the market. The Group has been ranked the Overall No.1 Score in Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series for the Conglomerates for two consecutive years.
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NWS Holdings Limited
Listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, NWS Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) is a conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of market-leading businesses, predominantly in Hong Kong and the Mainland. The Group’s businesses include toll roads, insurance, logistics, construction, and facilities management. Through the Group’s sustainable business model, it is committed to creating more value for all stakeholders and the community.
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