Green Solutions For SMEs

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Green Solutions to SMEs

Yolanda CheFounder & Director

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What is climate change?Definition by The United Nations Framework Convention: Framework Convention:

“a change of climate which is attributed gdirectly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods”. p p


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2500 scientists say:

“Global warming is real and caused by human yactivities and many say we have only 10 years to take yaction before we reach a point of no return”.


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1. rising sea levels

2. extreme weather

3 extended droughts 3. extended droughts

4. extended floods

5. disappearing glaciers


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6. increased health risks

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up to 2° Less food and water, more disease, floods, droughts, heat waves and stormsg ,

+2 - 3° Coral reefs almost extinct and 20 - 30% of all species face extinctionp

+3 - 4° Major species extinctions around the world. Collapse of Amazonian rainforestp

+4 - 5° Major coastal cities threatened including London, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai.London, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

+5 - 6° We don’t want to go thereSource: IPCC Report 2007


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氣溫升2度就亡國小島國疾呼限制為1.5度(法新社) 2009年9月22日星期二(法新社) 2009年9月22日星期二

當世界領袖齊聚紐約進行關鍵性的氣候變化談判時，小島嶼國家聯盟（AOSIS）今天警告，他們的時間不多了，島嶼國家聯盟（AOSIS）今天警告，他們的時間不多了，因為氣候增加攝氏2度，海平面的升高有可能使所有的小島國從地圖上消失。

歐盟領導人表示，如果其他各國也同意付出相同心力，他們願意致力於削減30%的二氧化碳排放量，使全球溫度上升不超過攝氏2度。上升不超過攝氏2度

小島嶼國家聯盟（AOSIS）要求新的哥本哈根氣候協議，限制溫度上升盡可能遠低於攝氏1 5度。限制溫度上升盡可能遠低於攝氏1.5度。


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歐巴馬將出席氣候峰會揭示美國減排目標 (法

新社) 2009年11月26日星期四

美國總統歐巴馬將於12月9日出席哥本哈根 Copenhagen 的美國總統歐巴馬將於月日出席哥本哈根 p g 的聯合國氣候高峰會，並提出削減碳排放具體目標:

• 至2020年前美國將會較2005年排放水準減排17%至2020年前美國將會較2005年排放水準減排17%• 至2025年前美國較2005年排放水準減排30%• 至2030年前減排42%、以及至2050年前減排83%

相較於幾乎所有其他國家都以1990年排放水準作為減排基準，美國提出的減排17%目標，約僅相當於減排4%而已。


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Environmental Protection in HKTwo significant environmental issues of concern are:

Hong Kong’s increasing energy consumption, its contribution to climate change and its deteriorating ambient air quality are

major challenges in the region.major challenges in the region.

The increasing quantities of solid waste requiring disposal which according to the Hong Kong SAR Government willwhich, according to the Hong Kong SAR Government will

cause the Region’s landfills to reach capacity within 8-10 years. The landfills are filling up faster than planned.


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Why should we care?

A growing number of corporations (e.g. Mobil, Gap, Nike…) h b i i b tthave been experiencing consumer pressure on better

environmental and social performance. Issues of corporate social responsibility are becoming main-stream and the p y g

public are asking questions about the overall social, ethical and environmental performance of the products and

services they purchase This is prompting change amongstservices they purchase. This is prompting change amongst the more enlightened businesses that see opportunities in integrating social and environmental concerns throughout

th i b i titheir business operations.


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Why should we do it?

1. Staff Morale & Retention1. Staff Morale & Retention

2 Productivity2. Productivity

3 Brand and Reputation3. Brand and Reputation

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Why should we do it?y

5 Identify New Opportunities5. Identify New Opportunities

6. Access to Capital

7. Competitive Advantage. Co pet t e d a tagewww.wellnessclubhk.com

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What can my business do?STEP I: Be A Green Leader

1. Leadership1. Leadership2. Policy3. Organization and Resources4 Communication4. Communication5. Continual Improvement


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What can my business do?ySTEP II: Take Actions to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Save Money and Improve EfficiencySave Money and Improve Efficiency

1. Conduct a Carbon Audit2 S E2. Save Energy3. Save Water4. Reduce Waste5. Improve Indoor Air Quality6. Reduce Noise


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What can my business do?ySTEP II: Take Actions to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Save Money and Improve EfficiencySave Money and Improve Efficiency

7. Manage Office and Storage Environment8 G L C b T t8. Go Low Carbon Transport 9. Buy Green10. Eat Green11. Encourage Communication with Staff, Business Partners, Customers and Stakeholders


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Possible Carbon Emissions Reductions (I)


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Possible Carbon Carbon Emissions Reductions Reductions (II)


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What can my business do?STEP III: Strengthen Corporate Image and Stay Competitive

1. Go Carbon Neutral2. Explore Green Business Opportunities


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STEP III: Strengthen Corporate Image & Stay Competitive

Go Carbon Neutral

Benefits of Going Carbon NeutralUpon implementation of green meas res there are remaining na oidable carbonUpon implementation of green measures, there are remaining unavoidable carbon emissions. Join GreenMyPlanet carbon neutral certification program to run your company with greater carbon efficiency, ultimately being more climate friendly.

The certification states your company, product, service or event is carbon neutral certified meaning emissions have been measured, reduced and offset. The latest international protocol (from WRI’s Greenhouse Gas Protocol) is adopted as methodologymethodology.

When certified, company is qualified to use the Greenmyplanet carbon neutral certification logo or mark for marketing & promotional purposes. The carbon neutral logo helps to differentiate your products and brands in the competitive marketplace.


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Go Carbon Neutral

Certification ProcessDepending on the complexity of the request, most simple SME’s and events can be certified within 2-3 days and up to 2 weeks for more complex needs.1. Initial consultationTo identify needs and aspirations of company or event organizerTo identify needs and aspirations of company or event organizerTo identify boundaries for a carbon footprintTo identify a working plan2. Carbon ManagementA i i t iti CO2 i i d ti t iti i i t thAn emission report citing CO2 emissions reduction opportunities is given to the company to minimize the impact of activities and how to manage future carbon inventories.3. Carbon AuditCompany provides data of energy bills, business flights, waste and if required GreenMyPlanet auditor will conduct “life cycle analysis” of products or services.4. Carbon OffsetsCarbon offsets will be purchased after measurement and reductions in order toCarbon offsets will be purchased after measurement and reductions in order to offset the remaining unavoidable emissions and to gain carbon neutral status.


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Go Carbon Neutral

Area of Certification1. Carbon Neutral Company

GHG emissions included are:a) Energy consumptionb) Business travel) C d hi lc) Company owned vehicles

d) Waste sent to landfille) Staff commuting (optional)

GHG emissions are quantified for all sites owned or leased. A company can decide to certify the entire company or specific sectors as carbon neutral. These typically include head office, transportation or operations.


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Go Carbon Neutral

Area of Certification2. Carbon Neutral Event

GHG emissions included are:a) Emission from event siteb) Travel of key participants, support staff and organizers) A d ti f k ti i t t t ff d ic) Accommodation of key participants support staff and organizers

d) Emission associated with disposal of waste from evente) Corporate sponsorship – offset emissions (optional)

Events include weddings, corporate events, shows, festivals, exhibitions, seminars, workshops and conferences.


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Go Carbon Neutral

Area of Certification3. Carbon Neutral Product

GHG emissions included are:a) Cradle to customer or graveb) Emission associated with extraction, processing and

transportation of raw materialsc) Emission associated with manufacturing, packaging and storage of the productd) Emission associated with distribution of product to immediate customere) Emission associated with use and disposal (optional)e) Emission associated with use and disposal (optional)

Options are available to certify either the entire life cycle process or particular sectors such as electricity used in the manufacturing process.


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Go Carbon Neutral

A f C ifi iArea of Certification4. Carbon Neutral Service

GHG emissions included are:GHG emissions included are:a) Direct and indirect GHG emissions

from sites used to deliver serviceb) GHG emissions associated with transportation


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Explore Green Business Opportunities

G i i l b l k t t d d f th i d tGoing green is a global market trend and one of the industry sector SAR government is promoting. There are a few ways to leverage on the business opportunities:g pp

1. Invest in environmental friendly technologies and products.2 Invest in pollution prevention technologies2. Invest in pollution prevention technologies.3. Invest in resource efficiency technologies. 4. Invest (via direct investment / venture capital or mutual f d ) i i th t ff d t ifunds) in companies that offer green products or services.5. Join Wellness Club platform to stay informed of the market trend and to explore green business opportunities.p g pp


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ExploreExplore Green Business O t itiOpportunities


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Case Study: Health GatePutting it all together – Integrating green office practices into the organic natural foods and products businessorganic natural foods and products business.

Core business: The company distributes HEALTHY AND ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS to support green lifestyle.

Air quality: The retailer installs of state-of-the-art AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM that has IMPROVED AIR QUALITY throughout the office and store area.

Energy conservation: The store area and office are installed with full spectrum FLUORESCENT LIGHTING SYSTEM to SAVE ENERGY.

Waste management: OFFICE AND STORE RECYCLINGWaste management: OFFICE AND STORE RECYCLING PROGRAMS has been in place for many years, including office paper, plastics and corrugated cardboard box recycling. Product display cases are reused on the shelves. Corrugated cardboard boxes are reused for home and office deliveries "Health Gate Bag Recyclingreused for home and office deliveries. Health Gate Bag Recycling Campaign" is implemented where customer can redeem HK$0.20 for each Health Gate plastic bag (in clean and unwrinkled condition) they return. www.wellnessclubhk.com

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Case Study: As carbon management and green business consultancy, Wellness Club Ltd. has integrated g g y ggreen management into business principles: to lead responsibly, to leverage “green” business opportunities, and to reduce operational footprint.

Business Operations Going GreenGreen Procurement:

Purchase products with ENERGY LABEL. Choose to use ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CLEANING supplies and products. Purchase ORGANIC, FAIR TRADE and HEALTHproducts for corporate gift giving.


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Business Operations Going GreenGreen Office Management:

1. Waste management: Implement 3R policies for REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE office paper and plastics bags. Avoid using one-off disposables. Reuse paper or magazines as gift-wrapping materials.2 E ti D l PASSIVE SOLAR LIGHTING f t f d id2. Energy conservation: Deploy PASSIVE SOLAR LIGHTING features e.g. fans and wide-opened windows, with full spectrum COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHTING system in the office to help SAVE ENERGY. Install UV FILTER FILMS onto windows to minimize heat from sunlight. Choose products with ENERGY LABEL. Remind staff to switch off all electronic

i t t d li hti h t iequipment, computers and lighting when not in use.3. Air quality management: Adopt NATURAL VENTILATION system to IMPROVE AIR QUALITY throughout the office. Do not install ozone-depleting substances.4. Carbon reduction: Use low-carbon LIGHTING system in the office and avoid business t l t CUT CARBON EMISSION E li t d t t “MOREtravel to CUT CARBON EMISSION. Encourage our clients and consumers to eat “MORE VEGGIES, LESS MEAT” to help reduce yearly emission of carbon dioxide on diet. 5. Environmental management: Monitor environmental performance (e.g. electricity and water usage, and material purchase records) regularly. Regularly update management and t ff i t l li i d l ti th t l t d t th b istaff on environmental news, policies and regulations that are related to the business.


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Business Operations Going GreenGreen Marketing and Communication Practice:

1. Printing: marketing collaterals and name cards are printed on RECYCLED PAPER with SOY INK. Adopt electronic means of communication with supply chain to SAVE PAPER. Support causesupply chain to SAVE PAPER. Support cause related GREEN EVENTS and FUNDRAISING.2. Event management: Wellness Club organizes marketing events for clients with sustainable event guideline in place. Use the 3Rs – reduce, reuse,guideline in place. Use the 3Rs reduce, reuse, recycle. Communicate electronically rather than by paper. Be energy and water efficient. Minimize the impacts of travel. Consider the wellbeing of delegates, the local community, suppliers anddelegates, the local community, suppliers and stakeholders. Raise awareness of the efforts and share best practice


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Business Model Going GreenThe low carbon concept generates huge business opportunities around the globe, from renewable energy projects, green fund trading to carbon management solutions Wellness Club Ltd capitalizes on the market potential to representsolutions. Wellness Club Ltd. capitalizes on the market potential to represent GreenMyPlanet carbon neutral certification program - a carbon offset solution for businesses in greater China market.

Wellness Club Ltd helps clients reduce their environmental footprint by introducingWellness Club Ltd. helps clients reduce their environmental footprint by introducing eco-friendly products and services, such as green (or SRI, socially responsible investment) funds and organic products. Green Business Alliance is a business platform set to facilitate exchange of information, technologies and opportunities.

Wellness Club Ltd has been receiving awards in recognition of its commitment in environmental corporate social responsibility, including Caring Company Logo 2008/09 and the HSBC Living Business Awards 2009.


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Be the change you want to see in the world.

Yolanda CheYolanda Che

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