Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan officiated at the 2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) & Hong Kong Green Organisation Certification (HKGOC) Presentation Ceremony today.
 
The ceremony was held in a hybrid format at the Convention & Exhibition Centre and online.
 
Winners of the 2021 Hong Kong Green Innovations Awards and corporations certified as Hong Kong Green Organisations (HKGOs) in 2021 were also recognised.
 
At the ceremony, Mr Tse praised the winning companies and organisations for their dedication in promoting environmental protection despite the challenges under the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.
 
He also thanked them for their participation in fulfilling their corporate social responsibilities as well as implementing effective measures and innovative solutions for environmental protection while operating their businesses and setting good examples in their industries.
 
He stressed that the Government had launched a number of schemes to combat climate change and the involvement by all sectors of society is indispensable.
 
The number of entries competing for the HKAEE reached a record high of 3,115. A total of 55 organisations won gold, silver or bronze awards this year, and 164 received certificates of merit.
 
To date, over 3,000 organisations from different industries have obtained the title of HKGOs, among which 1,167 organisations gained the title in 2021.
 
To commend company management and employees for their dedication in enhancing the environmental performance of their companies and the community, four awardees were selected under the Outstanding Green Achiever Commendation Scheme.

Additionally, 23 organisations were honoured as Outstanding HKAEE Promotional Partners.
 
The HKAEE and the HKGOC are jointly organised by the Environmental Campaign Committee and the Environment & Ecology Bureau, along with other organisations and chambers of commerce.