As environmental conservation becomes increasingly important, governments around the world are being called upon to shoulder greater responsibilities for environmental problems, such as establishing legislations to address environmental concerns.

In Hong Kong, the public’s concern for environmental conservation is equally strong.  In order to raise industry’s interest in green management and recognise companies that excel in environmental management, a Hong Kong Green Mark Certification Scheme has been developed by the Hong Kong Q-Mark Council.

        The Hong Kong Green Mark Certification Scheme is a system certification scheme.  It helps to identify, control and monitor the environmental aspects of a company’s operations.  It assists companies in leveraging a green management system to monitor product and activity interactions which may have an impact on the environment.  It directs companies to establish environmental performance benchmarks and make continuous improvement to achieve the desired level of environmental performance.  

How to Apply?

Step 1 – Submission of Application Form

The Hong Kong Green Mark Certification Scheme can be applied to manufacturing and service companies of any size in Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau.  Interested companies can submit an application to the Hong Kong Q-Mark Council, Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI).  Application forms can be obtained from the FHKI.  In the application form, applicants are required to list the number of locations seeking certification. 

Step 2 – Certification Audits

On submission of an application, a Hong Kong Q-Mark auditor will audit the applied location(s) to evaluate whether it meets the Council’s prescribed environmental requirements.

Step 3 – Quarterly Surveillance Audits

After the certification audit, and if the applied location(s) meets the requirements stipulated by the Hong Kong Green Mark Certification Scheme, a certificate will be awarded to the applied location(s).  Such certificate authorises the applicant to use the Hong Kong Green Mark logo at their applied location(s) as a sign of environmental excellence recognised by the Hong Kong Q-Mark Council.  Surveillance audits shall be performed on a quarterly basis to ensure the required standard is maintained.

Step 4 – Renewal of Certificate

 The certificate must be renewed once every three years.  The Hong Kong Q-Mark Council and its auditor shall review the certified company’s past performance record and perform a full audit to ascertain whether its operation has maintained the environmental quality level specified by the Hong Kong Green Mark Certification Scheme.

Enhance Company Image

If a company is certified to the Hong Kong Green Mark Certification Scheme, it demonstrates to environmentally conscious customers of its ability to respond positively to the environmental challenge.  With a sound Hong Kong Green Mark credential, a certified company wins customers’ confidence and loyalty.

Moreover, a company will be in a prime position to capture greater business opportunities presented by legislation and market trends.

Substantial Savings

By certifying to the scheme, a company shall realise substantial long-term savings due to an improved management control.

Promotion

The Hong Kong Q-Mark Council assists certified companies in promoting their companies through events such as the annual Hong Kong Q-Mark Licence Presentation Ceremony, advertisements using billboards, public transports, local newspapers and professional magazines etc.

Enquiries

If you would like to learn more about the Hong Kong Green Mark Certification Scheme, please feel free to call our Marketing Manager Mary Lam on (852) 2732 3193 / qmd@fhki.org.hk.