 About HKGPC |
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The HKSAR Government pledged to develop and promote green purchasing in the government and private sectors so as to reduce waste generation and stimulate the recycling industry in December 2005. In the Policy Address 2006-07, our Chief Executive also appeals to the trade and industry sectors to protect the environment, in which green procurement methods in the operations are highly recommended. The Government suggests local private sector businesses and members to be guided and assisted in the selection, purchase and use of "green" products and services produced, offered and consumed in environmentally responsible manners without unnecessary sacrifices on quality of life or the natural environment. In his Policy Address 2009-10 and after the task force on economic challenges meeting in June 2009, the Chief Executive also announced that the Government will expand the scope of green purchasing and take the lead in making Hong Kong a green city through legislation and specific green measures. |
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- Message from United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Mr. Bas de Leeuw
Head, Integrated Resource Management
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Sustainable Consumption and Production Branch
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"Environmentally Green Procurement
is a key tool to promote the production and consumption
of environmentally sound products and services.
An initiative like the Hong Kong Green Purchasing
Charter (HKGPC) that supports awareness raising
and capacity building on both demand and supply
side of the market is therefore very important.
The charter will benefit not only public organisations
but also individual consumers who will see more
and more green products in the shopping malls.
Having read carefully the HKGPC mission statement
I believe Green Council is on a very promising
path to help achieving a better world."
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- Message from Secretary for the Environment
Mr. Edward Yau
Secretary for the Environment |
Establishment of the Hong Kong
Green Purchasing Charter
Green purchasing is an important
measure to reduce waste and help protect the
environment. Over the years, the Green Council
has been working closely with the private sector
to practise and promote green purchasing. I
would like to sincerely thank the Council for
their efforts.
I encourage companies to
join hands with the Green Council in developing
the Hong Kong Green Purchasing Charter and
purchasing more "green" products in their daily
operations to contribute to environmental sustainability.
I trust that your co-ordinated efforts will
turn a new page for green purchasing in Hong
Kong.
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Ms. Anissa Wong
Permanent Secretary for the Environment |
Establishment
of the Hong Kong Green Purchasing Charter
The establishment of the Hong Kong Green
Purchasing Charter signifies a new chapter
for the local development of green purchasing.
Over the years, the Green
Council has devoted itself to enhancing the
environmental awareness of business sector
and made significant progress.
Being an important initiative
of the Green Council, the Charter clearly shows
the firm commitment of industrial and commercial
sector in upholding a quality environment.
It also sets an excellent example on how non-government
organizations can join hands with private sector
in promoting environment protection.
I would like to thank the
green Council for their effort and wish the
Hong Kong Green Purchasing Charter every success.
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- Message from Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Alex Fong
CEO, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce |
On behalf of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce,
I am pleased to extend my congratulations to the Green
Council for launching the Hong Kong Green Purchasing Charter.
The best way to protect the environment
is to prevent pollution at source. Green purchasing is
therefore an important practice to significantly preserve
our precious resources and minimize waste. I encourage
businesses to take environmental factors into account
in the purchasing process, as well as to make use of
their purchasing power to promote environmentally
responsible procurement by influencing the supply chain.
Wish the Hong Kong Green Purchasing
Charter every success. Let's make the world a cleaner
and better world to live.
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| Structure |
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Organizational Structure
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| HKGPC Founding Members |
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Currently, The HKGPC Founding Members who come from the authorities, public utility companies, businesses, theme parks, expert groups, non-government organizations and academia. The HKGPC Founding Members provides strategic guidance, direction and support for the development and implementation of the HKGPC.
List of the HKGPC Founding Members (in alphabetical order)
- Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
- CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
- Hong Kong Disneyland
- Hong Kong Housing Authority
- Airport Authority Hong Kong
- Hospital Authority
- MTR Corporation
- NWS Holdings Limited
- Ocean Park Corporation
- Shui On Land
- The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
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| Technical
Vetting Committee |
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Formed by stakeholders and local experts,
the Technical Vetting Committee aims to provide expertises
on the development and production of the , vetting HKGPC
memberships, and ensure the proper operations of the
HKGPC.
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| Advisors |
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The HKGPC Advisors provide expertise guidance, direction and support for the
development and implementation of the HKGPC.
List of HKGPC Advisors (in
alphabetical order)
- Environmental Resources Management Hong Kong Limited
- Hong Kong Procurement Professional Association
- Hong Kong Waste Management Association
- International Green Purchasing Network
- The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Hong Kong Branch
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Supporting
Organizations |
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List of Supporting Organizations (in alphabetical order)
- Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Productivity Council
- The British Chamber of Commerce
- The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
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Hong Kong Green Label Scheme
Eco-product Certification Scheme
China Environmental
Labelling Program
