Corporate Sustainability Commitments

Environmentally Sustainable Design

Sustainability is integral to Askon core business and the Group has always prioritized it in its engineering design and projects.  It pursues sustainability by looking at how its designs and solutions impact the environment.  In every project the company undertakes, it embeds a design philosophy that promotes environmentally beneficial solutions and technologies that optimize energy and resource utilization.  In addition to bringing new business and customers, Askon promotes environmentally sustainable designs through:

  • Energy and water savings through use of green and renewable energy technologies;
  • Lower operational costs through management of lifecycle costs;
  • Higher building performance;
  • Improved occupant comfort;
  • Healthier building environment;
  • Responsible sourcing of materials.

Carbon Footprint

In order to maintain a forward-looking approach, Askon closely monitors and takes steps to minimize carbon emissions.  It conducts life cycle assessments on its engineering projects in energy content, construction, operation, maintenance and end of life disposal.  In addition, Askon adopts a proactive approach towards actualizing various commercially and operationally sustainable design solutions that minimize its carbon footprint, protecting the environments in which it promotes work, live and play.

Use of Technology

Through the use of technology, Askon assist its clients address the global energy challenge by reducing the negative impact during the design and construction process.  The company has pioneered the use of artificial intelligence in air conditioning, power and lighting control system which uses energy proportionately according to the occupancy and activity levels of the building.  This enables energy savings of over 30% compared to conventional solutions.