INTERTEK HONG KONG ASSISTS TWO INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CENTRE WITH PERFORMANCE RATING

WELL Performance Rating for Demonstrating Commitment to Health, Well-being, and Outstanding Building Performance Data

September 28, 2023

Intertek Hong Kong proudly facilitated Two International Finance Centre (Two IFC) in Hong Kong to achieve the prestigious WELL Performance Rating. This significant achievement, recognised by the International WELL Building Institute, underscores the building's dedication to prioritising health and well-being through its operational practices.

Two IF is currently Hong Kong's second tallest building. It has 88 storeys and 22 high-ceiling trading floors, to qualify as being extremely auspicious in Cantonese culture. The high-rise is designed to accommodate financial institutions such as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

The WELL Performance Rating, administered by the International WELL Building Institute, focuses on building performance and monitoring of occupant experience insights. It employs a subset of features from the comprehensive WELL Building Standard that are related to indoor environmental quality (IEQ), including air quality, water quality, thermal comfort, acoustics, lighting and more.

At this milestone, Intertek played an instrumental role by rigorously evaluating key environmental quality metrics. With a total area of 185,400 square meters, Two IFC successfully achieved a total of 21 features, demonstrating its commitment to creating a healthy, high-performance environment for its occupants. Some of these included meeting thresholds for particulate matter, organic gases, inorganic gases; ensuring adequate ventilation; verifying water quality indicators; providing appropriate lighting for day-active people; managing relative humidity; limiting background noise levels; and installing indoor environmental monitors.

Expressing our dedication to supporting our clients on their journey towards healthier and more sustainable buildings, this accomplishment is a testament to Intertek's commitment. We believe in making the invisible actionable through data, contributing to healthier and more productive spaces.

Tommy Cheung, Electrical Manager, Hong Kong, commented: "We are thrilled to have assisted Two IFC in achieving the WELL Performance Rating. This exemplifies our commitment to helping our clients create healthier and more sustainable buildings. We look forward to continuing to empower organisations through data, contributing to healthier and more productive spaces."

Grace Li, Human Resources Vice President, Greater China and Hong Kong Regional Management commented: "Sustainability is not an option but an imperative. As an official Performance Testing Organisation (PTO), Intertek will continue supporting businesses in their green journey. We are pleased to see an important structure in Hong Kong such as IFC among those forward-thinking companies who understand the importance of demonstrating commitment to health, well-being and sustainability. And we are very proud to be a part of it."

Grace Li, Human Resources Vice President, Greater China and Hong Kong Regional Management commented: "Sustainability is not an option but an imperative. As an official Performance Testing Organisation (PTO), Intertek will continue supporting businesses in their green journey. We are pleased to see an important structure in Hong Kong such as IFC among those forward-thinking companies who understand the importance of demonstrating commitment to health, well-being and sustainability. And we are very proud to be a part of it."