Our motto
"Conservation
begins with
Education"
The Green Council is a non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt charitable (Ref. No.: 91/6063) environmental stewardship organisation and certification body (Reg. No.: HKCAS-027) of Hong Kong established in 2000. A group of individuals from different sectors of industry and academics shared the vision to help build Hong Kong into a world-class green city for the future. They formed the Green Council with the aim of encouraging the industrial and commercial sectors to include environmental protection in their management and production processes.
With the motto of “Conservation begins with Education”, the Green Council is fully committed to provide continued education and training on sustainable procurement, environmental management, waste management, energy conservation, etc.
The main sources of funding are from membership fees, public donations and sponsorships by corporations and individuals who share our vision. Where appropriate, we apply for funding from government sources for specific projects.
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Primary
Objectives
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Raise public awareness for the need of a better environment
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Encourage and improve environmental management and performance of local industries
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Promote the image of Hong Kong as a city that gives high importance to environmental protection
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Key
Initiatives
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Established the Hong Kong Green Label Scheme as a standard for consumers to identify products and services that are more environmental-friendly
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Established the Hong Kong Green Awards and Sustainable Procurement Charter to raise awareness and promote the use of green purchasing as a means to reduce and avoid adverse environmental impacts
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Organise talks, seminars, forums and symposiums in collaboration with education institutions and experts in relevant fields sharing their valuable experience and knowledge
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Organise and coordinate the Green Carnival, Eco-model Tournament, Hong Kong Green Day, International Coastal Cleanup Hong Kong and Green Run to promote environmental education