Swire Properties Sets New Sustainability Standards in Real Estate with Scalable Waste Intelligence
Aug 25, 2025
Sustainability in real estate goes beyond compliance, requiring industry leaders to set higher standards and deliver measurable impact. Swire Properties, one of the world's premier real estate organizations, has embraced this vision through its partnership with Spare-it’s innovative waste intelligence solutions.
Leading the Way in Sustainability
In 2024, Swire Properties was ranked #1 globally in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index 2024 (formerly known as the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index) in the Real Estate Management & Development Industry category. Central to achieving this recognition was their commitment to advancing data-driven waste reduction and improving their sustainability metrics.
Transforming Waste into Actionable Data
Traditionally, collecting waste data within large properties involved manual processes, often resulting in inaccuracies and significant resource use. Spare-it’s platform changed this completely, providing Swire Properties and their tenants with:
Automated waste data collection through scalable smart scales.
Increased data accuracy and substantial resource savings.
Visibility into real-time waste data via intuitive dashboards, accessible across tenant operations.
By integrating Spare-it’s technology, Swire Properties improved waste diversion rates by 14% year-over-year, enabled by accurate data, targeted engagement, and operational alignment.
Engaging Tenants and Employees for Sustainability Success
Patrick Ho, Head of Sustainable Development at Swire Properties, highlighted the importance of engaging tenants and stakeholders in their sustainability journey:
“We encourage our employees, tenants, suppliers, and stakeholders to think of waste as a valuable resource and to discover and create new ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle.”
Spare-it’s platform actively engages tenants by making waste diversion intuitive and accessible. Strategic bin placements simplify participation, while real-time data and visible feedback loops incentivize waste reduction behaviors among employees. Educational content and sustainability tips further support long-term culture change within each workspace.
Becoming a Model for Green Real Estate
Swire Properties has embedded Spare-it's solution into its Green Performance Pledge Program, making smart waste intelligence a standard offering across its properties. This forward-thinking initiative places Swire Properties firmly at the forefront of the sustainable real estate movement.
See Smart Waste Intelligence in Action
Watch the video above to see firsthand how Swire Properties is leveraging Spare-it’s technology to achieve measurable sustainability success.
Take the Next Step
Bring the power of smart waste intelligence to your real estate portfolio. Schedule a demo with Spare-it and discover how data-driven solutions can elevate your sustainability performance and operational efficiency.
