As an integral part of StorHub’s environmental management approach, we are focused on achieving green building certification through adopting both clean and energy-efficient solutions. We partner with communities and local leaders in supporting our environmental efforts leave a positive impact through a reduction of waste and the incorporation of green technologies.
Solar Panels
- In Singapore, we currently generate 2.72 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy annually, from a total of 5,624 solar panels, or the reduction of more than 1,150 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.
- In Hong Kong, we currently generate 136.6 megawatt-hours of renewable energy annually, from a total of 406 solar panels, with an estimated reduction in carbon emissions of 88 tonnes per annum.
- We expect to install a solar EV system after the first facility is opened in July 2023 in Australia. We are currently doing a feasibility study for installing solar PV systems at four of our facilities in China, with a generation capacity of 0.773 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy annually.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
StorHub supports the use of electric vehicles, as an electric car generates zero greenhouse emission. Dedicated spaces for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations were carved out of our facilities’ parking spaces. Currently StorHub has 14 charging points installed across our facilities in Singapore.
Green Building Certification
StorHub has embarked on gaining green building certification through LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. In Singapore, we are aiming to have seven buildings LEED ARC and LEED O+M v4.1 certified by 2024, with the remaining eleven buildings LEED O+M certified by 2024 and 2025.
Energy Efficient Lights
Currently, 95% of the total lighting within Singapore’s facilities have LED lighting. Non-LEDs are gradually being switched out and replaced with LEDs, with all Singaporean properties installed with LED lights by 2024. Likewise, 98% of our facilities in China have LED lights. StorHub China is gradually phasing out all non-LED lights in its facilities. StorHub facilities in Hong Kong, Japan and Korea are also fully installed with LED lights. StorHub Malaysia is in the process of converting all non-LED lights to LEDs.
Recycling Campaign
In Singapore, we have implemented recycling at all 18 of our facilities, including installing additional recycling bins within our head office in Toa Payoh.
Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) System
In Singapore, we have installed an Energy Storage Solution (ESS) in our ACMV systems to monitor the real-time energy consumption at our facilities, to help us understand our consumption trends and identify potential energy savings. The ESS uses energy logic to help optimise the temperature for customer comfort and satisfaction. Initial testing conducted at several StorHub facilities in Singapore has estimated that our energy savings can reach up to 10% in AC cooling. Full implementation of the ESS at all StorHub Singapore sites will be carried out by 2023.
Green Products
When conducting construction for the opening of a new branch, StorHub Korea purchased and used some of the green products as construction materials. The use of green products reduces the cost of environmental restoration, thereby minimising social costs. StorHub Korea plans to gradually expand the usage of such materials for future facilities.
