Introduction
Under "A Policy Framework for the Management of Municipal
Solid Waste (2005-2014)", which was published in December
2005, the HKSAR Government pledged to develop and adopt a
green purchasing policy. This policy is intended to give
direction and guidance to governmental officials in the selection,
purchase and use of ˇ§green products and servicesˇ¨ i.e. products
and services produced, offered and usable in a sustainable
manners without unnecessary sacrifices on quality of life
or the environment.
Under this premises, the Green Council is now organizing
the International Green Purchasing Congress 2006 (IGPC) with
the goals of promoting sustainable consumption and assisting
industrial and manufacturing sectors businesses in planning
and implementing eco-innovations and product-based technological
advancements. The scope of the Congress will be at cover
a broad and general level rather than being limited to business-to-business
interactions. Through the Congress, the local business community,
industrial companies, and their counterparts in Mainland
China, will be benefited from the stimulation for and guidance
in the application of eco-innovation, environmental performance
improvements, and sustainability practices. More broadly,
this Congress will have significant benefit for both the
Hong Kong business community and the general public.
Objective
This international Congress will provide a platform for
presentations, discussion and exchanges of knowledge and
opinions on recent green purchasing initiatives and advancements
both locally and around the world. Focus will be put on the
following essential aspects:
- Successful green procurement/purchasing policies and
initiatives of various governments around the world
- Benefits for the public and private sectors of establishing
green purchasing networks and implementing green purchasing
strategies/initiatives
- Proven methods for implementing green purchasing,
including identification of common challenges and
strategies to overcome
these challenges
Target Participants
- Government officials
- Corporate executives, environmental management officials
and procurement officers
- Environmental professionals
- Academics and students
- Non-governmental organizations
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