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Carbon footprint label, also known as Carbon Label or carbon emission label, is aimed to label the carbon emissions of products and services. It implied the sum of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) converted from the greenhouse gas produced by the stages of life cycle, which is the production process from raw materials to the manufacturing, distribution, sales, consumer use and waste recycling.
The world is moving ahead to be a low-carbon society. A number of countries such as Britain, the United States, Japan, Korea, China, Sweden, are actively developing carbon labeling policies. Carbon Trust, established in 2001 by the British Government, is the pioneer which launched the world's first carbon label “the Carbon Reduction Label” in 2006.
The implementation of carbon-labeling system could quantify the carbon emission of the product in the life cycle. It assists the manufacturer to reduce the carbon emissions by improving the production line, also the consumers to choose a product by focusing on carbon footprint.
Since the Carbon Trust launched the first carbon label in 2006, variety of carbon labels have been developed by the government department or civil society organizations in the worldwide and the numbers of carbon labels schemes launched cannot be evaluated.
In terms of the benefits gained by the implementation Carbon label, with the experience in cooperating with the 20 British companies to implement carbon labeling, Carbon Trust concluded that: "The measurement of the carbon footprint reflect the sources and the “hot spot” with high impact of carbon emissions, so the enterprises could identify their high carbon reduction efficiency and cost-saving strategy accordingly. During the measurement process, the enterprises can also" strengthen the relationship with suppliers, and develop better management practices. "
For example: A study found that fruit smoothies from “Innocent” accounted 80% of GHG emissions in raw materials, packaging and manufacturing stages, conversely the impact of the transport part is relatively small. This result is subverted to the traditional “food miles” concept. Therefore, the company targeted the carbon reduction strategy to packaging stage and replaced with using 100% recycled plastic bottles. This strategy reduces 20% of raw materials and saves cost, thus reducing 55% of the bottle's carbon emissions in the manufacturing process.
Another example, “Boots” recognized that the major carbon emissions of their “Botanics shampoo” were from the stages of raw materials and distribution (excluding consumers). They aimed to
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Re-design distribution network, so that individual products can be sent directly to the store, thus reducing the life-cycle carbon emissions by 20%. Carbon Trust's research also indicates that products with carbon labels may have additional benefits include: |
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Disclosure of information gained the comparison and awareness from the consumer or customer, therefore prompting enterprises to create greater opportunities for emissions reduction. |
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To create product differentiation. |
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To strengthen the company's brand and reputation. |
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(http://www.carbon-label.com/the-label )
- First introduced in the UK in 2006, with over 2,500 products with the label
- Shows the carbon footprint embodied in a product to encourage producers to cut the footprint of products and to help the consumer to identify the products.
- Target and scope: cradle to gate (B2B) and full life cycle (B2C)
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(DECC) (http://offsetting.decc.gov.uk/)
- Identify quality offsets through the QAS
- Target and scope: cradle to gate (B2B) and full life cycle (B2C)
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.(http://www.carbonlabelca.org) [not in effective]
- Program for the voluntary assessment, verification, and labeling
- Proposed 3 types labels: Low-carbon Seal, Carbon Score and Carbon
Rating.
- Target and scope: cradle to gate (B2B)
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(http://www.carbonfund.org/)
- Determine a product’s carbon footprint, reducing it where possible and
offsetting remaining emissions through Carbon Fund third-party validated
carbon reduction projects
- Target : full life cycle B2C
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(http://climate-conscious.org)
- Score products based on their GHG intensity (the grams of CO2-equivalent
emissions per dollar of product).
- Target and Scope: full life cycle (B2C)
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(http://www.carboncounted.com)
- Enables businesses to calculate their carbon emissions with a web-based
greenhouse gas inventory system
- Consumer acquire the total carbon emission immediate for each purchase
- Target: B2C
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(http://www.produits-casino.fr/developpement-durable/dd_accueil.html)
- Track on the carbon emission of the products and indicate the amount of
carbon reduction on the label
- Target and Scope: cradle to gate (B2B)
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(http://climatop.org)
- Labels those products will lower carbon footprint as compare to other
products from the same category.
- Target and Scope: full life cycle (B2C)
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(http://www.pcf-project.de/)
- Show carbon emission of the product
- Target and Scope: full life cycle (B2C)
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(http://www.cfp-japan.jp/english/)
- Disclose carbon emission of the products
- Target and scope: cradle to gate (B2B) and full life cycle (B2C)
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(http://cfp.epa.gov.tw/carbon/defaultPage.aspx)
- Show carbon emission of the product
- Target and Scope: full life cycle (B2C)
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- Trial start on 1 February 2011
- Reduce the GHGs emission during production, usage and disposal of the
product
- The product will grant the certificate after verification
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Hopewell Plastics Limited |
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Omega® Brand Decorative Laminate
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Fuji Xerox (Hong Kong) Limited |
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Document Management Solutions |
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Member |
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107020021 |
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Katherine Lau, General Manager – Corporate Quality & Sustainability
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Fuji Xerox (Hong Kong) Limited (FXHK) is a leading provider and system integrator in knowledge and document management solutions in Hong Kong. We have been adopting green procurement best practice through the implementation of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. The objective is to encourage internal users in applying the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover) at each phase of the material life-cycle so as to ensure the procurement and purchasing activities can be more environmentally responsible, as far as possible.
We are working closely with the manufacturers and suppliers to prevent or control the inclusion of hazardous substances in the products provided and used in the on-site services at our offices. Since the implementation of the Air Pollution Control (Volatile Organic Compounds) Regulation enacted in April 2007, corresponding parties are required to comply with the regulation and relevant requirements.
Apart from that, paper supply is a focus area and we have long been concerned about the issue of deforestation and the impact on indigenous peoples. In 2006, FXHK followed the corporate direction to survey and confirm all of our suppliers in Japan and Asia Pacific were complying with the Environmental Health and Safety Requirements for Paper Procurement which it established in 2004. And, FXHK has further obtained the certification with Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody (FSC CoC) since 2007 and Hong Kong Green Label Certificate since 2010 for its compliance throughout the paper supply operation.
In order to promote Green Purchasing to our stakeholders, FXHK has been supplying eco-friendly electronic and electrical products which is the first in the industry with ‘Productwi$e - Class of Excellence’ since December 2009. The product life cycle of Color Multifunction Machines have been assessed with significant environmental performance improved compared with previous generation.
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Seminar Details
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25 March 2011 (Friday) |
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3:00pm - 5:30pm |
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HKU SPACE, Rm ADC 306, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong (TBC) |
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Cantonese supplemented with English |
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Free of charge
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| Registration: |
Please return the completed the Registration Form by
1) email to info@greencouncil.org or
2) by fax to 2810-1998 or 3) mail to “Room 710, New World Tower I, 18 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong”.
Click here to download the Registration Form
Or
Visit the http://www.hkuspace.hku.hk/event for registration
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Number of Seats:
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A maximum of 120 participants (first-come-first-served)
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Course Details
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13 – 15 April 2011 (Wed to Fri) , Consecutive 3 full days |
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09:00am – 05:00pm |
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To be determined |
| Language: |
English |
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31st March 2011 |
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25 people |
| Course Fee: |
HKD 12,800 / person
*HKD 9,800 / person
*Special rate for Green Council Corporate member / Hong Kong Green Purchasing Charter (HKGPC) member / Hong Kong Green Label Scheme (HKGLS) licensee / Early-bird registration on or before 15th March 2011. |
| Registration: |
Please visit www.greencouncil.org for upcoming posting |
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Rockfield En g.Ltd. is pleased to offering the following discount to Green Council’s Corporate Members and HKGPC Members from period of 1 March 2011 to 30 April 2011. Should you have any enquiries, please contact Mr. Tommy Lai at
tel: 26609808/ email: tommykwlai@hotmail.com /website: www.kleenico.com.
In event of any dispute, Rockfield En g. Ltd. reserve the right of final decision.
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Product Description
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20% Discount
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1. Water Works HD
( WWHD )
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Water Works HD ( WWHD ) is a natural plant extract, non-hazardous,is readily Biodegradable, low VOC, water soluble and environmental health and safe for workers. It replaces hazardous cleaning solvent.
WWHD chemically cleans anything organic, such as grease, oil, dust, grime, dirt and lint that normally found on Aluminum, Aluminum Alloy, Stainless Steel, polymers, metallic and fiberglass surfaces. WWHD is applicable to Special Industrial Cleaning & Degreasing process for: Air Craft Industry, Marine Industry and Mass Transit Carriage cleaning & maintenance, Machine Production, Pharmacy Factory & Precision Parts Production.
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List Price:
HK$1,300.00*
Discounted
Price:
HK$1040.00*
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Hong Kong Green Label Scheme (HKGLS)
HKGLS Certification
No: HK 02091
HKGLS Category Code:
GL-006-004 Water Works HD
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2. KleenicOde
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KleenicOde is a natural plant extract, non-hazardous, is readilyBiodegradable,low VOC, water soluble and environmental health andsafe for workers. It replaces hazardous cleaning solvent. KleenicOde chemically cleans anything organic, such as grease, oil, coolant,grime, dirt and lint that normally found in metallic, polymers, aluminum alloy and stainless steel surfaces. KleenicOde is applicable to Printing Shop Blanket & Rollers Cleaning; Cleaner and Degreaser in Manufacture and Production Process.
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List Price:
HK$840.00*
Discounted
Price:
:HK$672.00*
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Hong Kong Green Label Scheme (HKGLS)
HKGLS Certification
No: HK 02090
HKGLS Category Code:
GL-003-006 KleenicOde
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3. KleenicOil
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KleenicOil is a natural plant extract, non-hazardous, is readily Biodegradable,low VOC, water soluble and environmental health and safe for workers. It replaces hazardous cleaning solvent.KleenicOil chemically cleans anything organic, such as grease, oil, dust, grime, dirt and lint that normally found on Aluminum, Aluminum Alloy, Stainless Steel,polymers, metallic and fiberglass surfaces. KleenicOil is applicable to Building Services Maintenance & Cleaning for condenser and cooling coils, electroprecipitators,plate-type heat exchanger, cooling tower, condenser flushing, water,pipes, equipment & machine parts, air duct and filters.
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List Price:
HK$740.00*
Discounted
Price:
:HK$592.00*
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Hong Kong Green Label Scheme (HKGLS)
HKGLS Certification
No: HK 02089
HKGLS Category Code:
GL-003-006 KleenicOil
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4. KleenicOre
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KleenicOre is a natural plant extract, non-hazardous, is readily Biodegradable,low VOC, water soluble and environmental health and safe for workers. It replaces hazardous cleaning solvent.KleenicOre chemically cleans anything organic, such as grease, oil, dust, grime,dirt and lint that normally found on concrete, stones, bricks, tiles, masonry, glass,polymers, metallic and fibreglass surfaces. KleenicOre is applicable to Building Maintenance & Cleaning for External walls, Metal cladding, Swimming pool and fountain, Glass and curtain wall, Car park and floor, Furniture and facilitiesMetallic ceiling and register.
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List Price:
HK$660.00*
Discounted
Price:
:HK$528.00*
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Hong Kong Green Label Scheme (HKGLS)
HKGLS Certification
No: HK 02088
HKGLS Category Code:
GL-003-006 KleenicOre
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Omega® Brand Decorative Laminate
