Sustainability
A GREENER FUTURE STARTS NOW
Sustainability starts with our people. Each and every one of us goes to extraordinary lengths to drive positive changes in energy conservation, water conservation and waste management while crafting exceptional, more eco-friendly experiences for you.
Sustainability starts with our people. Each and every one of us goes to extraordinary lengths to drive positive changes in energy conservation, water conservation and waste management while crafting exceptional, more eco-friendly experiences for you.
GOING GREEN TOGETHER WITH GREEN KITCHEN
Green Kitchen Initiative is a collaborative, group-wide effort to ensure our kitchens and restaurant spaces are designed to run as sustainably as possible.
Our chefs speak with the next generation to share what Green Kitchen is, and how we're working to ensure a greener future!
HOUSES IN ACTION
AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
We're committed to supporting local community groups and promoting an inclusive workplace. Since 2018, The Upper House commenced its partnership with Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association (HKDSA) to offer vocational training and job experience to its members. Those selected to join the programme complete 18-hours of training followed by a two-month attachment across different departments. As a testament to the success of the programme, The Upper House has hired three graduates in part-time and full-time roles in Housekeeping and Guest Experience.
AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
We're committed to supporting local community groups and promoting an inclusive workplace. Since 2018, The Upper House commenced its partnership with Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association (HKDSA) to offer vocational training and job experience to its members. Those selected to join the programme complete 18-hours of training followed by a two-month attachment across different departments. As a testament to the success of the programme, The Upper House has hired three graduates in part-time and full-time roles in Housekeeping and Guest Experience.
UPCYCLING WITH SOAP CYCLING
We work with Soap Cycling to collect lightly used bathroom amenities for redistribution to those in need whilst minimising landfill waste. For every room booking from June-December 2019, we donated HK$60 from every room booking to Soap Cycling, enabling the distribution of hygiene kits to frontline cleaners and communities, totally over HK$400,000.
UPCYCLING WITH SOAP CYCLING
We work with Soap Cycling to collect lightly used bathroom amenities for redistribution to those in need whilst minimising landfill waste. For every room booking from June-December 2019, we donated HK$60 from every room booking to Soap Cycling, enabling the distribution of hygiene kits to frontline cleaners and communities, totally over HK$400,000.
Its All On Tap
We’re proud to be a Founding Collective Member of Belu Hong Kong, a UK-based social enterprise, with the installation of a water filtration system at Salisterra. For a nominal charge, guests can enjoy unlimited still or sparkling filtered water, helping to reduce our carbon footprint and single-use bottles. Social impact is also created, with 100% of Belu’s profits donated to global water charity, WaterAid, which helps bring clean water to communities worldwide.
Its All On Tap
We’re proud to be a Founding Collective Member of Belu Hong Kong, a UK-based social enterprise, with the installation of a water filtration system at Salisterra. For a nominal charge, guests can enjoy unlimited still or sparkling filtered water, helping to reduce our carbon footprint and single-use bottles. Social impact is also created, with 100% of Belu’s profits donated to global water charity, WaterAid, which helps bring clean water to communities worldwide.
GREENING OUR GUEST ROOMS
We understand the importance of reducing our impact on the planet and showing our guests the steps we’ve taken to provide a greener hotel experience. We’ve started by eliminating all single-use plastics from in-room consumables, installed filtration taps for unlimited drinking water and sourced natural bathroom amenities in recyclable aluminium tubes.
GREENING OUR GUEST ROOMS
We understand the importance of reducing our impact on the planet and showing our guests the steps we’ve taken to provide a greener hotel experience. We’ve started by eliminating all single-use plastics from in-room consumables, installed filtration taps for unlimited drinking water and sourced natural bathroom amenities in recyclable aluminium tubes.
THE SPIRIT OF GIVING
Every festive season, The Upper House commissions the design of a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree which incorporates elements of sustainability. Previous designers have included André Fu, Yabu Pushelberg, Michael Young, Fiona Barratt Campbell, COLLECTIVE Studio and Victoria Tang Studio. In the spirit of giving, each tree it put up for auctions with the proceeds benefiting a different local charity. Since inception over HK$170,000 has been raised.
THE SPIRIT OF GIVING
Every festive season, The Upper House commissions the design of a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree which incorporates elements of sustainability. Previous designers have included André Fu, Yabu Pushelberg, Michael Young, Fiona Barratt Campbell, COLLECTIVE Studio and Victoria Tang Studio. In the spirit of giving, each tree it put up for auctions with the proceeds benefiting a different local charity. Since inception over HK$170,000 has been raised.
Mother’s Choice
Mother’s choice is a charity serving children without families and pregnant teenagers in Hong Kong, giving hope to vulnerable girls and babies. The Upper House provides hospitality training to the fundraising team, and contributes donations, as well as gifts and experiences for celebrations.
Mother’s Choice
Mother’s choice is a charity serving children without families and pregnant teenagers in Hong Kong, giving hope to vulnerable girls and babies. The Upper House provides hospitality training to the fundraising team, and contributes donations, as well as gifts and experiences for celebrations.
DOING OUR PART, SMALL AND BIG
My team and I continuously work on improving our energy efficiency and reducing our water consumption at The Upper House. I’m proud of my involvement in the renovation of Salisterra which has received the Three Leaf Green Kitchen rating. To me, sustainability means reducing our impact on the planet by conserving resources, exploring new energy through solar, wind and water, as well as reusing and recycling wherever possible.
KELVIN LIM
Building Engineer, The Upper House
