Organisations pledge green support

September 27, 2018

Going green:

Secretary for the Environment KS Wong (second right) visits green exhibition booths set up at the Green Event Pledge Kick-off Ceremony.

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More than 40 organisations from different sectors pledged their support for green events by making reference to a green event guidebook published by the Environmental Protection Department when organising and sponsoring future events, to enhance their environmental performance and collaboration in promoting waste reduction.

Speaking at a ceremony, Secretary for the Environment KS Wong said that in addition to being determined to encourage their staff members and stakeholders to implement new green initiatives, organisations need to show their sincerity in waste reduction to motivate others to join them in the green campaign. They are also encouraged to unlock their creativity to help set green values as a major social trend.

Mr Wong hopes that the green event guidebook will be used by more organisations to jointly promote waste reduction at their events and encourage a green culture among the community.

More than 40 organisations from various sectors pledged their support for green events at a ceremony today.

They committed to referring to a green event guidebook published by the Environmental Protection Department when organising and sponsoring future events.

Speaking at the ceremony, Secretary for the Environment KS Wong said that determination, sincerity and creativity are the three major keys to reducing waste.

Mr Wong expressed hope that more organisations will use the green event guidebook to jointly promote waste reduction at their events, and encourage a green culture among the community.

Also at today's ceremony, a Leisure & Cultural Services Department representative shared details of the department's successful experience in reducing waste during this year’s Hong Kong Flower Show.