Frequently asked questions

Sustainable procurement is procurement that has the most positive environmental, social and economic impacts possible across the entire life cycle and strives to minimise adverse impacts. (ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable procurement –Guidance) 可持續採購是指採購時要對產品和服務的整個生命週期帶來最正面的環境、社會和經濟影響，並努力將不利影響降至最低。(ISO 20400：2017可持續採購指引)

1. Ensure best value for money in procurement 確保採購的最佳性價比 2. Save resources through practices of 5Rs 通過5R的實踐節省資源 3. Reduce carbon footprints 減少碳足跡 4. Build a sustainable supply chain for the future 為未來建立可持續的供應鏈 5. Protect corporate reputation by supply chain risk management 通過供應鏈風險管理保護企業聲譽 6. Meet reporting requirements of ESG, GRI, DJSI 滿足ESG、GRI和DJSI的報告要求

Yes, member could determine the scope and region of application depending on the availability of resources. 可以，機構可以根據人力資源的安排確定應用的範圍和區域。

No, there is no time constraint in implementation of sustainable procurement but members shall set objective(s) and improve continually with reference to ISO 20400. 沒有，實施可持續採購沒有時間限制，但會員應參照ISO 20400設定目標並不斷改進。

To implement sustainable procurement, your organisation can ensure a sustainable supply chain and become future-proofed through increased efficiency and effectiveness. Being members, you will also receive added benefits from: 通過落實執行可持續採購，貴機構可以確保可持續的供應鏈，並通過提高效率和有效性來確保未來發展。作為會員，您還將獲得以下增值： • purchaser-focused training courses, workshops and seminars 參與可持續採購的培訓課程、工作坊和研討會 • guidance and monitoring on implementation progress 實施進展的指導和監控 • inclusion in a collaboration platform involving companies in the same or similar industry sectors enabling the identification and potential sharing of best practices and experiences in implementing of sustainable procurement 透過與相同或類似行業機構的協作平台，分享實施可持續採購的最佳做法和經驗 • participation in a “process benchmarking” survey that help focus development of strategy and allocation of resources 參與「流程基準調查」，有助機構聚集制定策略和資源分配 • a cost effective independent assessment and verification of company sustainable procurement milestones and achievements 成本效益的獨立可持續採購成就評估 • recognition of achievements through media exposure and/or Charter website postings 通過媒體曝光和/或網站發布對其可持續採購成就的認可 • use of logo for sustainable procurement charter 使用可持續採購約章標誌 • network with forward-thinking procurement and sustainability professionals 與具有遠見的採購和可持續發展專業人士建立網絡

A. ) Large corporations: HK$10000 per year. 企業：每年港幣10,000元 (2 representatives from each member will receive 1-day training on sustainable procurement.) (包括2名員工可接受為期一天的可持續採購培訓) B.) SMEs: HK$1000 per year. 中小企：每年港幣1,000元 (SMEs are manufacturing companies with fewer than 100 employees and non-manufacturing companies with fewer than 50 employees.) (中小企業是指僱員少於100人的製造業公司和員工少於50人的非製造業公司

Green Council will provide regular training courses on ISO 20400. 2 employees of each member (Large Corporation) will also receive free of charge one-day training on this standard. 本會將定期提供ISO 20400培訓課程。每間企業會員的2名員工也會接受為期一天的培訓。

There is no assessment required for being a member at Established level. However, any organisation who applied for Mature or Leading Level is required to go through an on-site certification audit. Auditing fee will incur. Green Council, being an accredited certification body in Hong Kong, will issue a Certificate to the organisation who has been accessed by independent auditor and met the requirements of Sustainable Procurement Charter. 成為初級會員無需進行評估。但是，申請實踐或領導級別都必須通過現場審核，並涉及審核費用。環保促進會作為香港認可的認證機構，將向符合可持續採購約章要求的機構頒發證書。

Each year, all members are required to establish their own improvement objective(s) in implementation of sustainable procurement. Green Council will collect the implementation results of the objective(s) and help members to improve continually. 每年，實踐或領導級別的所有會員都必須在實施可持續採購方面建立自己的改進目標。本會將收集目標的實施結果，並幫助成員不斷改進。

Yes! It will likely be a simple process to integrate the ISO 20400 principles into your current policy. By joining the Charter, you’ll be able to share the great work your organisation is doing with a public audience. 歡迎加入，實踐ISO 20400原則對您或是個簡單過程，你能透過加入約章與公眾分享您的出色工作。