Green Events
The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) is committed to a sustainable built environment and adopts the following green measures for our events:
Energy Saving and reduce Carbon Footprint
- Event venues with energy saving measure and comply with energy efficiency standards are selected as far as possible.
- Event venues are situated in locations where public transport can be conveniently accessed to reduce the need for private transportation and unnecessary emission.
Waste Reduction and Recycling
- Go Green and Digital:
- Use electronic means (e.g. email, website) rather than printed materials for communications. Online version of Manuals, Order Forms, and Technical Guide are used as much as possible.
- Set up electronic means that allow participants to submit their registration or post-event survey, and collect event information, etc.
- Less Plastic:
- Avoid the use of disposable items by using reusable dishes, cutlery, glassware and linens; and if they must be used, use eco-friendly or biodegradable ones.
- Avoid the use of single use bottles for water.
- If being used, name badges do not come in plastic holders (or come in reusable holders) and lanyards will be recycled.
- Less Food Waste:
- Arrange appropriate quantity of food.
- Donate surplus food.
- Recycle First, Dispose Last:
- Event venues are selected with sufficient recycling facilities, waste-reduction and recycling programmes in their operations.
Green Procurement
- Use recycled/eco-friendly materials - 100% or FSC Certified paper are selected for printed materials used for Conference booklets or brochures whenever possible.
- Sustainable elements will be integrated in the graphics, signage and design.
- Sustainability-conscious menus will be used as far as possible. Seafood that are unsustainably-produced will be avoided. Vegetarian snacks and meals are available to offer delegates with low-carbon and socially responsible options.
- Work with like-minded partners and vendors with strong commitment to sustainability.
- Provide Green Tips for Exhibitors or Event Partner to reuse the materials or use recycled materials.
Sustainable Actions for Event Participants
- Access the venues by public transports
- Avoid printing of excess materials
- Download the mobile app of the event if available
- BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle)
- Return their badges upon departure, so that they can be reused for future events
- Take as much food as you need to avoid food waste
- Separate the recyclables and dispose them to the recycle bins
Sustainable Actions for Exhibitions
- Avoid excessive decorations, if possible, use natural decorative materials e.g. green plants
- Use reused/recycled/recyclable materials as far as possible
- Maximise the usage of reusable panels, cabinets, signage boards and recyclable carpet
- Use e-brochure or e-catalogues and minimises the distribution of printed matters (e.g. catalogues, brochures)
- Reduce souvenirs or choose souvenirs with a practical use and made of reused/recycled materials
- Place recycling bins in booths, practise waste separation and dispose the recyclables into the recycle bins
- After the event, take the materials back for next use
"Green Event Pledge" by EPD