Hong Kong, 27 July 2018 － According to the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2018 released by the United Nations, sustainable consumption and production policies are a key mechanism for improving living standards without compromising the resources needs for future generations. Today Business Environment Council (“BEC”) held the Award Presentation Ceremony of “Fostering Sustainable Consumption for Hong Kong Business and the Community” Programme in D · Park, Tsuen Wan to recognise outstanding companies and organisations that are committed to provide and choose products and services which have less environmental and social impact. An educational exhibition will also be held alongside to promulgate the concept of sustainable consumption.
Funded by the Government’s Sustainable Development Fund, BEC launched the “Fostering Sustainable Consumption for Hong Kong Business and the Community” Programme in July 2017 to raise public and businesses’ awareness and drive behavioural changes. Companies are invited to join the Programme as a Sustainable Consumption Enterprise or Sustainable Product Supplier. Since its debut, over 300 companies have joined the Programme, and its online sustainable product and service directory has registered over 800 items.
From 28 June to 6 July, BEC encouraged members of public to vote for their favourite outstanding companies. After counting over 3,300 votes, the Sustainable Consumption Enterprise Gold Award went to the Swire Properties Limited, while the Sustainable Product Supplier Gold Award went to the Ocean Park Hong Kong.
“Today marks the first anniversary of BEC Sustainable Consumption Programme. On behalf of BEC, I congratulate the awardees and thank all the participating companies of Sustainable Consumption Enterprise and Sustainable Product Supplier for promoting sustainable consumption in Hong Kong. Individual consumers and business in Hong Kong are major contributors to ecological resources consumption. Other than environmental concerns, provision of products and services with socially responsible manner and benefits to local communities are also crucial elements of a sustainable society. Businesses should go beyond business as usual and the Programme has established a one-stop resources centre in facilitating and encouraging the public to support sustainable consumption.” Mr Adam Koo, CEO of BEC, said.
Besides the recognition scheme, BEC had launched a series of programme items, including the online sustainable product and service directory, BEC Guide on Sustainable Consumption, the mobile app “Guide on Sustainable Consumption Products and Services” and 6 roving exhibitions to raise awareness and encourage committed efforts towards sustainable consumption.
Government representatives attended the Award Presentation Ceremony:
- Dr Kwok Pik Wan, Winnie - Acting Assistant Director (Conservation), Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
- Mr Wong Hon Meng - Assistant Director (Waste Reduction and Recycling), Environmental Protection Department
List of awardees (in alphabetical order):
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Alliance Construction Materials Limited Allied Environmental Consultants Limited Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K.) Limited CLP Power Hong Kong Limited Cordis, Hong Kong Crown Gas Stoves (Holdings) Company Limited Ecoponics (Hong Kong) Limited eicó (HK) Limited Endress+Hauser (HK) Limited Everything Organic Limited FAIR CIRCLE Fish Marketing Organization Fondgear Company Limited Gammon Construction Limited Gold Dynasty International Finance Limited Harriman Property Management Limited – Lexington Hill Harriman Property Management Limited – Wheelock House Harriman Property Management Limited – Chelsea Court Harriman Property Management Limited – Citi Tower Harriman Property Management Limited – Gough Hill Residences Harriman Property Management Limited – Kensington Hill Harriman Property Management Limited – The Babington Health Aims HM Environmental Technologies Limited Hong Kong Gold Dynasty Classic Sandalwood Furniture Limited Hong Lok Yuen Property Management Company Limited Hong Yip Service Company Limited Hongkong International Terminals Limited K. Wah Construction Materials (Hong Kong) Limited Kai Shing Management Services Limited – International Commerce Centre Kai Shing Management Services Limited – New Town Plaza I Kai Shing Management Services Limited – New Town Plaza III & New Town Tower Kai Shing Management Services Limited – C-BONS International Center Kai Shing Management Services Limited – Elite Centre Kai Shing Management Services Limited – Hillsborough Court
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Kai Shing Management Services Limited – Kin Sang Commercial Centre Kai Shing Management Services Limited – Lei On Court Kai Shing Management Services Limited – Metropolis Plaza Kai Shing Management Services Limited – Two Harbour Square Kai Shing Management Services Limited – Aegean Coast Kai Shing Management Services Limited – Apec Plaza Kai Shing Management Services Limited – Blossom Garden Kai Shing Management Services Limited – East Point City (Residential) Kai Shing Management Services Limited – Millennium City 1, 2, 3 & 6 Kai Shing Management Services Limited – One Harbour Square Kai Shing Management Services Limited – Siu Lun Court Kerry Properties Limited Kingfisher Asia Limited MicroForests Modern Terminals Limited New World Department Store China Limited Ocean Park Hong Kong Pause & Ponder Perfect Green Supplies Company Limited Perma Grace Company Limited Pioneer Management Limited Promat International (Asia Pacific) Limited Recycle Cycle (HK) Company Limited Sailing Boat Catering Group Limited Siemens Limited Sino Land Company Limited Siu Vision Lifestyle Limited Swire Properties Limited The Green Atrium Gaia Organic Farm The Harbourview Supreme Management Services Limited – The Leighton Hill Vegetable Marketing Organization Vegware Hong Kong Limited Welspring World Marketing Development Centre Limited Worldwide Cruise Terminals (Hong Kong) Limited |
All socially responsible corporations are welcome to join the Sustainable Consumption Recognition Scheme. For more information: http://suscon.bec.org.hk
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