BEC News Room 2009
21 December - BEC Press Release
Business Environment Council (BEC) today announced the retirement of Mr Stephen Fong as Chairman of BEC following the Board of Directors Meeting on 17 December. At the same time, Professor John Chai was elected by Board of Directors to succeed Mr Fong as the new Chairman of BEC with immediate effect.
30 November - HBF Press Release
Harbour Business Forum releases its Harbour Vision and Delivery Plans Report with a new integrated approach to guide the revitalization of Victoria Harbour and Harbour-front areas to become a harbour for people, a harbour of life.
20 November - HKGBC Press Release
More than 300 industry leaders and peers gathered at Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong to celebrate the establishment of Hong Kong Green Building Council with an Inaugural Ceremony cum Conference on 20 November 2009. In this premier green building event in Hong Kong, influential speakers including Mr John Tsang, Financial Secretary, HKSAR Government, Mrs Carrie Lam, Secretary for Development, HKSAR Government, representatives from the Green Building Councils in Asia Pacific, as well as industry experts and distinguished speakers in the green built business around the region share their views and insights on the latest development in pushing the envelope for green building adoption.
23 October - BEC Press Release
Business Environment Council launched Corporate Sustainability For Schools (CS4Schools), a program funded by the Sustainable Development Fund of HKSAR Government. More than 30 secondary schools and 15 leading companies as Corporate Partners have joined hands with this 2-year program .
23 October - BEC Press Invitation
Corporate Sustainability For Schools Launch cum Seminar, 23 Oct 09 (Fri), 2:30-4:30pm at Langham Place Ballroom, Mongkok Langham Place Hotel
23 September - CCBF Press Release
Climate Change Business Forum held the International Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change Hong Kong Signatories Press Conference - Hong Kong business leaders have joined forces with more than 500 companies from around the world to demonstrate their commitment to tackling climate change by signing The Copenhagen Communiqué.
23 September - CCBF Press Invitation
International Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change Hong Kong Signatories Press Conference, 23 Sept (Wed), 3.30- 6.00pm at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch Client Centre, Garden Road, Central
4 August - BEC News
CSR Trend in Hong Kong - Environmental issues, corporate governance and employee’s welfare are being taken more seriously now by Hong Kong companies. There is a gradual move to make CSR as a core business strategy in Hong Kong.
14 May - CCBF Press Release
Climate Change Business Forum and Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Launches the "Hong Kong Business Guide to Emissions Reduction: Capitalising On the Business Opportunity"
16 April - BEC News
CEO Forum - Leadership in Corporate Sustainability - CEOs from the BEC, Gammon Construction and the Hong Kong Exchange focused on their efforts and insights of corporate sustainability to drive long-term business success.
6 April - BEC News
Scotland & HK - Embracing Renewable Energy Seminar - The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MP MSP, The First Minister of Scotland shared the strength and experience of the Scottish Government has, on the creation of atmosphere for the technologies and businesses that favour the development of renewable energy.
31 March - BEC News
Reporting on Corporate Sustainability paves the way to showcase your company’s efforts, strengths and challenges in implementing corporate sustainability
28 March - BEC News
BEC supports Earth Hour to turn off the lights for one hour from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on 28 March 2009.
7 February - CCBF Press Release
Climate Change Business Forum Launches "What’s Your Story" Carbon Reduction Campaign
4 February - BEC News
Chinese wood and paper-based products guide
1 February - BEC News
New appointment of General Manager for BEC China
22 January - BEC Press Release
Leo Paper, Fuji Xerox and HK Electric recognized as Green Champions in Hong Kong Awards for Industries in Environmental Performance
12 January - BEC News
BEC and CIB Shenzhen sign MOU for a green PRD
5 January - BEAM News
BEAM expands across the border in mainland China
5 January - BEC News
BEC launches comprehensive Environmental Resource Guidebook for SME Manufacturers to enhance environmental excellence.
5 January - BEC News
Endorsed by Hong Kong Productivity Council as the Environmental Technology Service Provider for Cleaner Production Partnership Programme, BEC assists Hong Kong-owned factories within Pearl River Delta (PRD) region to adopt cleaner production (CP) technologies and practices.
2 January - CCBF News
8 leaders share insights in Post Poznan Conference