About BEC

Business Environment Council Limited (BEC) is an independent, non-profit membership organisation, established by the business sector in Hong Kong. BEC is also a tax-exempt charitable organisation under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112).

Since its establishment in 1992, BEC has been at the forefront of promoting environmental excellence by advocating the uptake of clean technologies and practices which reduce waste, conserve resources, prevent pollution and improve corporate environmental and social responsibility. BEC offers sustainable solutions and professional services covering advisory, research, assessment, training and award programmes for government, business and the community, thus enabling environmental protection and contributing to the transition to a net-zero economy.

 


Advisory

Research

Stakeholder
Engagement

Training

Advisory

Sustainability and ESG Advisory

Green Building

Indoor Air Quality

Environmental Management

Environmental Education

Research

Policy Submissions

Green Building

Publications

BEC Topical Digest

Stakeholder Engagement

Influencing Public Policy

Driving Business Action

Cultivating Community Involvement

Our Vision

To lead, enable and drive the business community to transform for a green, liveable and sustainable Hong Kong.

Our Mission

To galvanise business actions towards environmental excellence and net zero in Hong Kong by connecting the government, businesses, and community through thought leadership, innovative solutions, policy advocacy, strategic partnership, advisory services, and environmental education.

Our Commitment

To identify practical means to address environmental concerns and focus business sentiment on matters related to protecting and sustaining the environment.

To harness the commitment of Hong Kong's business leaders to influence change, maximise the value of their efforts, and improve the overall environmental performance and competitiveness of Hong Kong.

To partner with government, business and community organisations to address environmental concerns, with the overall objective of improving performance and moving Hong Kong towards a more sustainable society.

Memorandum and Articles of Association of BEC

Our Logo

Sun Radiance Continuity Balance
The six flares of the BEC logo denote Sustainability – the 21st Century Agenda which embraces Economic Growth,
Eco Efficiency, Social Equality, Partnership and Action.
 

Partner Organisations

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of organisation is BEC?

BEC is the longest running independent, non-profit organisation in Hong Kong promoting corporate, social and environmental responsibility. It was founded in 1992 by key business leaders to discuss and identify appropriate initiatives to address environmental problems in Hong Kong. The name BEC was formally adopted in 2000.

Who runs BEC?

BEC is led by a Board of Directors, which provides strategic direction. Daily operations are driven by a team of executives and professionals under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer. The members of the Board are elected by our members, and our executive and professional team comprises full-time staff, who develop and implement appropriate policies, programmes and services to ensure that BEC's objectives are met.

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Who are the members of BEC?

Our membership comprises organisations of all sizes from diverse sectors, including various leading business, government, academic and community organisations. You can check out our list of member here.

Who can become a BEC member?

As a non-government organisation promoting corporate social and environmental responsibility, our membership is open to companies of all sizes and from all sectors that are interested in learning, sharing or leading responsible business practices in an environmentally, socially and economically balanced manner.

How can my company become a BEC member?

You can fill in our membership application form or contact our membership team at (852) 2784 3924 or membership@bec.org.hk

What services does BEC offer?

BEC helps companies achieve high environmental standards and facilitates knowledge sharing in the business sector, with the aim of advocating environmental protection amongst our members and the broader community, and adopting clean technologies and practices to reduce waste, conserve resources, prevent pollution and improve the environment. We provide advice on building and energy efficiency, indoor air quality, environmental management systems, environmental, social and governance issues, environmental education, and others.

How can I get involved in BEC activities?

You can keep abreast of our activities, by signing up for our e-Newsletter, events and sharing of environmental information. Please contact us directly to explore more.