Henderson Land Development Company Limited (“Henderson Land” or “the Group”) (Stock code: 12) announces that The Henderson, a new iconic landmark for Hong Kong and a super Grade-A commercial development in the heart of Central, has achieved two prestigious sustainability certifications: ModeScore Platinum and ActiveScore Platinum. This makes The Henderson the first development in Hong Kong and Mainland China to earn these top-tier recognitions, underscoring its exceptional sustainable transport and active travel facilities. These accolades mark a significant milestone, positioning The Henderson as a leader in sustainable urban development in the region.
ModeScore and ActiveScore are internationally recognised certifications originating from the UK and align with the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark GRESB and UK BREEAM standards. ModeScore, the world’s leading certification system for sustainable transport and the broader connectivity, has been in operation since 2024. Meanwhile, ActiveScore, established in 2017, is the only globally recognised certification for active travel in real estate, assessing, certifying and enhancing active travel facilities and services in buildings worldwide.
Spanning 465,000-square-foot, The Henderson, sets a new benchmark for sustainable and wellness-focused office environments in the region. It boasts excellent connectivity to public transport, an extensive beautified footbridge network enhanced with soundscapes and pedestrian-friendly facilities. The development is committed to reducing carbon emissions through sustainable urban mobility infrastructure, which includes a five-storey basement carpark equipped with fast speed, high-capacity EV chargers capable of supporting electric coaches and trucks, along with various types of EV charging stations for public and private parking.
In addition, The Henderson promotes active travel by offering dedicated bicycle parking spaces in the basement floors, changing and shower facilities on every office floors, and over a thousand lockers with electric locks for tenant use. The building also features wellness programmes in the sky garden and an IoT-based bicycling locking system that reports parking status to the Digital Twin in real-time, showcasing its commitment to encouraging active lifestyles.
With the addition of these two accreditations, The Henderson has now earned a total of 10 top-tier accreditations across various aspects of Green, Healthy, Smart Buildings and Sustainable Lifestyle, including:
Green Building
1. LEED – Platinum Pre-certification (2019)
2. BEAM Plus (New Building) – Provisional Platinum (2020)
3. China Green Building Design Label – Three Star Rating (2020)
Healthy Building
4. WELL – Platinum Pre-certification (2019)
5. China Healthy Building Design Label – Three Star Rating (2021)
Smart Building
6. WiredScore Certification – Platinum (2022)
7. SmartScore Certification – Platinum (2022)
8. China Smart Building Pre-Certification – Three Star Pioneer (2023)
Sustainable Lifestyle
9. ActiveScore Certification – Platinum (2025)
10. ModeScore Certification – Platinum (2025)
