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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
The Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) launched the “One Factory-One Year-One Environmental Project (1-1-1) Programme” in 2005. This year, the FHKI and Hang Seng Bank join hands to establish the “Hang Seng Pearl River Delta Environmental Awards” under the “Manufacturing Category” of the 1-1-1 Programme. The Awards aim to recognise and encourage sound environmental practices by manufacturing companies (including transportation and logistics) in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region. Your company is invited to participate.
1.2 Purpose of this Guide
This guide is to assist Hong Kong and PRD manufacturers in understanding the framework, processes and requirements of the 1-1-1 Programme.
2. The 1-1-1 Programme
2.1 Programme Objectives
The aim of the Programme is to reduce pollution that is affecting people in Hong Kong and the PRD region. Through your participation, the situation can be improved.
Three levels of recognition are as follows:
Ÿ Hang Seng Pearl River Delta Environmental Awardees
Ÿ Green Medalists
Ÿ Green Participants
Hang Seng Pearl River Delta Environmental Awardees
Every year, the FHKI will select, among various participants, companies with the most outstanding environmental projects. This year, participants are to compete for the following awards:
Ÿ “Hang Seng Pearl River Delta Environmental Grand Award”:
1 winner cash prize of HKD100,000
Ÿ “Hang Seng Pearl River Delta Environmental Award”:
3 winners cash prize of HKD50,000 each
Ÿ “Hang Seng Pearl River Delta Environmental Category Award”:
1 winner cash prize of HKD10,000 for each of the following categories:
1. Energy conservation
2. Water management
3. Waste discharge reduction & treatment
4. Recycling of resources
5. Air emissions
6. Noise abatement
7. Green management
8. Others
Winners will also be entitled to display a designated logo with an appropriate description on their letterheads, envelopes, compliment slips, and advertising and promotional materials for three years.
Green Medalists
Upon successful completion of three or more environmental projects, the participating company will be recognised with a “Green Medal”. With this recognition, the company will be entitled to display an official “Green Medal” logo on its letterheads, envelopes, compliment slips, and advertising and promotional materials for three years.
Green Participants
Upon successful completion of one and/or two environmental projects, the participating company will be recognised as a “Green Participant”.
2.2 Eligibility
Applications are invited from companies with a valid business registration certificate that undertake their manufacturing processes (including transportation and logistics) in Hong Kong and / or in the PRD region. Manufacturing companies (including transportation and logistics) which have completed at least one single environmental project from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007 are eligible to participate.
2.3 Application Procedure
Ÿ Registration: Please complete the attached application form (can be downloaded from FHKI’s website: www.industryhk.org) and return the form to the FHKI either by fax (852) 2721 3494 or e-mail mrd@fhki.org.hk together with a registration fee of HK$500 (per company) made payable to the “Federation of Hong Kong Industries” (Please write the name of the participating company on the back of the cheque).. Address: 4/F., Hankow Centre, 5-15 Hankow Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Ÿ Other Fee:
- Assessment fee (Green Medalist participants only, ie participants who register the programme with 3 or more environmental projects)
-- HK$3,000 per company (for the first 30 Green Medalist participants)
-- HK$4,000 per company (from the 31st Green Medalist participants onwards)
Assessment fee should be settled upon completion of the assessment.
(In case of need, a site visit to mainland China will be arranged during assessment. Expenses for assessor’s transportation and accommodation will be borne by participants)
Ÿ Project Selection: Please select ONE or MORE projects that meet the requirements laid out in section 3.
Ÿ Application Deadline: 31 December 2007
2.4 Benefits
The 1-1-1 Programme encourages businesses to demonstrate their commitment towards environmental sustainability through undertaking viable environmental programmes in their operations both in Hong Kong and / or the PRD region. By participating in the 1-1-1 Programme, members can enjoy many benefits:
Ÿ Use of “Hang Seng Pearl River Delta Environmental Awards Winner” logo (for Award winners only)
Ÿ Use of “Green Medal” logo (for Green Medalist participants)
Ÿ Public recognition and publicity of environmental sustainability achievements
Ÿ Increased productivity and competitiveness
Ÿ Access to technical assistance regarding environmental protection
Ÿ Help improve the community and the environment
3. Types of Environmental Programmes
1. Energy conservation: incorporation of energy-saving mechanisms or adoption of renewable energy, etc.
2. Water management: incorporation of water-saving mechanisms, water recycling, etc.
3. Waste discharge reduction & treatment: proper handling and reduction of solid wastes, liquid wastes,hazardous & chemical wastes, etc.
4. Recycling of resources: incorporation of technology and systems to recycle resources.
5. Air emissions: reduction of vehicular emissions, reduction of air emissions from production, improvement of indoor air quality, etc.
6. Noise abatement: elimination of noise, noise reduction measures, etc.
7. Green management:
a. Product Eco-design: incorporation of environmentally friendly features into product design
b. Cleaner production: incorporation of measures in production processes that result in a reduced burden or negative impact on the environment
c. Green procurement: use of environmentally friendly products that result in a reduced burden or negative impact on the environment
d. Reporting: environment reporting, sustainability reporting, etc.
8. Others
4. Assessment
4.1 Assessment Process
Participants are expected to complete their environmental projects within the specified period (1 January 2007 – 31 December 2007). The FHKI and other assessment bodies will jointly determine if targets have been successfully achieved. Participants will be responsible for providing evidences to support their achievements. An on-site assessment will be performed by an assessment body to verify claimed accomplishments.
An independent panel of judges will be formed, which composes a broad range of experts, including environmental professionals, business leaders, and university professors. The panel reserves the right not to offer the award(s) if no suitable winners are identified. The panel’s decisions shall be final.
4.2 Selection of Assessment Bodies
Participants will select an assessment body for project verification from a list of qualified assessment bodies on the FHKI’s website (www.industryhk.org)
For registration form, please click this link ( front & back pages ) to download.
Enquiries:
Please contact the FHKI.
Tel: (852) 2732 3138 Fax: (852) 2721 3494
E-mail: mrd@fhki.org.hk
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