Here’s a polished English translation of the Chinese title: **”Qianhai Kerry Center Partners with First 34 International ‘Green Allies’ to Co-Create a Sustainable Urban Future”** Alternatively, a more concise version: **”Qianhai Kerry Center and 34 International ‘Green Partners’ Join Forces for a Greener Urban Future”**

——QHKC “Green Together” Urban Green Initiative and the Creation of the First Biodiversity Co-habitation Demonstration Zone

ShenzhenApril 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On the 57th Earth Day, Kerry Center Qianhai officially launched the “Green Together” Urban Green Initiative. The project, in partnership with environmental protection organizations, professional institutions in the green building sector, and the first batch of 34 highly internationalized corporate “Green Partners,” jointly initiated a city-level green action. Leveraging Qianhai’s unique ecological endowments, the initiative aims to extend green practices from building operations to community co-creation.

Kerry Properties Joins Hands with Tenants and Professional Institutions to Energize the Green Community

At the launch ceremony, Ms. Tang Anqi, Deputy Regional General Manager of the Southern Region of Kerry Properties Limited, delivered an opening speech, sharing Kerry Properties’ long-term practices in sustainable development and the annual green action plan for Kerry Center Qianhai. She stated, “Sustainable development is a cause that requires long-term commitment and persistent effort. Every choice we make contributes to the power of protecting our planet. Kerry looks forward to working hand in hand with tenant companies and community partners to transform sustainability from a concept into quantifiable, participatory, and sustainable daily practices.” Subsequently, Dr. Yan Baohua, Secretary-General of the Shenzhen Mangrove Wetland Conservation Foundation (MCF), noted in his speech, “Ecological protection and urban development are never an either-or choice, but a win-win path where they can promote and fulfill each other. True biodiversity conservation should be integrated into the daily lives of cities and communities.”

34 International Companies Join, Forming an Initial “Green Partner” Network

At the event, Kerry Center Qianhai, together with representatives from 20 international “Green Partner” tenants, jointly issued an initiative. These included representatives from companies such as IBM, Texas Instruments, Fubon Bank, Dah Sing Bank, Yintai Securities, Bank of East Asia Shenzhen Branch, Mirae Asset, HBA, SmartMore, Formou Consulting, Lexing Shine, and New Share Technology, pledging to deepen collaboration in areas such as energy conservation and emission reduction, green office practices, and community co-creation.

Currently, the “Green Together” Urban Green Initiative has attracted the participation of the first batch of 34 tenant companies, 12 of which are multinational corporations (MNCs), mobilizing over 1,000 participants in green community actions. Among the tenants of Kerry Center Qianhai, multinational corporations account for 54%, APEC member economy enterprises account for 91%, and there are over 30 Fortune Global 500 companies. This highly internationalized corporate ecosystem provides a solid foundation for the large-scale implementation of green actions.

From Initiative to Practice: Making Green a “Daily Option” for the Community

To translate commitments into sustainable actions, Kerry Center Qianhai simultaneously released a year-round green action plan and issued a dual appeal to the community:

At the individual level: Advocate for green commuting, bringing your own cups, reducing the use of disposable items, and standardizing waste sorting;

At the corporate level: Encourage energy conservation, optimize air conditioning and lighting management, reduce paper consumption, and continuously promote energy saving and emission reduction.

Through clear and actionable pathways, the project drives the integration of green concepts into the daily operations and lifestyles of businesses and the community.

Biodiversity Co-habitation Demonstration Zone Unveiled Simultaneously, Green Practices Scale Up to the City Level

The “Green Together” Urban Green Initiative has received strong support from professional institutions including the Shenzhen Mangrove Wetland Conservation Foundation (MCF), Southern University of Science and Technology, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), the China Green Building and Carbon Neutrality (Hong Kong) Committee, and the China Association of Building Energy Efficiency. All parties witnessed the implementation of the green community initiative and commitments.

As a key outcome of this green initiative, with technical support from the Shenzhen Mangrove Wetland Conservation Foundation (MCF), the first biodiversity co-habitation demonstration zone — the Habitat Garden community habitat garden — was simultaneously unveiled. At the scene, representatives from professional institutions and Green Partner companies completed the initial planting of native plant species.

This demonstration zone adopts naturalistic planting methods and biodiversity-friendly facility designs, serving both nature education and public science popularization functions. It will also be open for adoption and co-creation by community enterprises as a demonstration unit. Previous pilot monitoring showed that 23 bird species, 117 insect species, and 63 plant species have been recorded in the Kerry Center Qianhai and Qianhai Stone Park area, providing a real-world sample for urban biodiversity practices.

ESG Roundtable Dialogue, Building Consensus Among International Companies

Focusing on the two themes of “Green and Healthy Offices” and “Biodiversity-Friendly Communities,” an ESG-themed roundtable forum was held following the launch ceremony. Senior executives from tenant companies such as Formou Consulting, Fubon Bank, and Zhonglun W&D Law Firm, along with representatives from professional institutions, engaged in in-depth discussions.

Tenant representatives stated that choosing Kerry Center Qianhai is like migratory birds choosing a suitable habitat. The project provides enterprises with a high degree of trust and security in terms of operational support and long-term stability, and proactively meets the green practices required by multinational corporations for their business development and ESG information disclosure.

Green is Not Just About the Launch, But an Ongoing Community Action

Kerry Center Qianhai stated that the “Green Together” Urban Green Initiative will continue throughout the year, during which a series of activities will be rolled out, including a biodiversity-themed exhibition, community species map co-creation, ESG workshops, as well as the Green Life Market and the second Greater Bay Area BROMPTON Carnival.

It is noteworthy that Kerry Center Qianhai is the first stop of the “Shenzhen Kerry Green Action.” In May of this year, Kerry Parkside Shenzhen will take over and launch the “Community for Good” series of activities, expanding the green influence from the core engine of the Greater Bay Area to a broader urban space.

Looking ahead, Ms. Tang Anqi said, “2026 is the APEC China Year. Kerry Center Qianhai looks forward to joining forces with our tenants and partners to continuously advance practices in green actions, low-carbon operations, and community co-creation, making green sustainability a key capability for the city’s future.”

The beautiful community that Kerry Center Qianhai strives to build is founded on the synergistic development of an ecologically symbiotic environment, healthy and efficient spaces, and a co-created and co-built community. Through long-term planning and sustained investment, the project gradually transforms green concepts into tangible and participatory community practices, exploring practical pathways for urban sustainable development.