2014-06-08

HEALTH CONCEPT has been actively promoting a “zero emission” environmentally-friendly concept. We care about the environment and love our planet. We use recyclable packaging and limited packaging whenever possible. Our team is also passionate about promoting carbon neutral, organic, fair-trade and health products to local distributors and customers.

General Green Office Management

Waste management

Implement 3R policies for REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE office paper, plastics bags, and office equipment. Avoid using one-off disposables

Separate waste paper, aluminum cans, scrap metal and plastic waste for recycling

Energy Conversation

Deploy passive solar lighting features, with full spectrum company fluorescent lightning system in the office to help save energy

Switch off all electronic equipment, computers and lighting when not in use. Affix “Save Energy” stickers near the exit as a reminder

Reduce the air conditioning output if the temperature constantly stays below 25.5oC

Air quality management

Adopt natural ventilation system to improve air quality throughout the office

Selection and use of low VOC paints when applicable

Carbon reduction

Use low-carbon light system in the office and avoid business travel to cut carbon emission

Support the local campaign “Meet Free Monday” and encourage staff to participate in the campaign

Encourage our clients to eat “MORE VEGGIES, LESS MEAT” to help reduce carbon emission on diet

Environmental management

Appoint a Green Ambassador to coordinate all the environmental programs and/or activities

Monitor environmental performance (e.g. electricity usage, and material purchase records) regularly

Green Marketing and Communication Practice

Printing

Marketing collaterals and name cards are printed with recycled paper and soy ink

Adopt electronic means of communication with supply chain to save paper

Event management

Organize marketing events with sustainable event guideline in place

Use the 3Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle. Communicate electronically rather than by paper

Minimize the impacts of travel

Green Procurement

Promote carbon neutral, organic, fair-trade and health products to local distributors and customers

Use recyclable packaging and limited packaging wherever possible

Source our products from farms and locations which follow the same principles as our own:

Care for the environment

Use no chemicals

Conserve and replenish resources

Treat their employees, suppliers and customers fairly

Internal Education

Set up a “Green Corner” platform at office to provide staff with updated green-related books and information

Introduce green related activities held by other green organizations to staff whenever available via email

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