HKGPC members should benefit from:

1. increasing awareness of, appreciation for, and competency in green purchasing within their own business operations;
   
   
2. immediate and then continual access to and updating of substantial practical green purchasing information, guidance, assistance, support and experience sharing through the various HKGPC initiatives;
   
   
3. exclusive offers of and accessibility to practical training, instruction, peer consultation, and expert advice on targeted green purchasing;
   
   
4. exposure to, and ability to interact directly with, other progressive organizations (i.e. leading producers and suppliers and/or environmentally concerned procurers) through the Cyber Green Centre and other mechanisms, that could lead to valuable, productive and profitable business opportunities and arrangements (i.e. "green supply and demand networking");
   
   
5. recognition and reputation as a sector environmental management and performance leader (most notably and appropriately in the area of green procurement and purchasing);
   
   
6. enhanced supply-chain management through the opportunity to identify, gain value knowledge and impartial feedback about, and purchase good quality and "green" consumables from credible and reliable suppliers; and
   
   
7. authorization to use the HKGPC logo for publicity and marketing purposes and advice on how to do so in an effective way to achieve positive results.
   

HKGPC logo right will be given to members for publicity purpose.

Applicant should have business registered and/or operation within Hong Kong.

Membership category is classified based on staff employed by the applicant

• SMEs: manufacturing business which employs fewer than 100 persons in Hong Kong;
  or a non-manufacturing business which employs fewer than 50 persons in Hong Kong
  
  
• Large corporations: manufacturing business which employs more than 100 persons in Hong Kong;
  or a non-manufacturing business which employs more than 50 persons in Hong Kong
  

1. To be awarded the Hong Kong Green Purchasing Charter, the businesses should sign and implement the "Statement of Commitments", and must:
   
   i. Formulate Green Purchasing policies;
   ii. Develop and implement practical and sustainable Green Purchasing strategies; and
   iii. Promote the principles of Green Purchasing.
   
   
2. Submit the HKGPC Application Document.
   

Each participating organization can enjoy the following benefits based upon the specific membership level achieved:

	Associate Member	Member	Fellow Member
News and Event Notifications
Authorized HKGPC Logo Use
HKGPC Membership Certification With a Membership Certificate for Display Purposes
Priority Seating at Free Seminars
Green Purchasing Guidance and Advice
Discounts and Priority Access for Paid Events
Arrangement and Provision of Experience Sharing Opportunities and Events
Publication and Promotion of Individual Member’s Green Purchasing Achievements (with prior permission from Member officials)
Member’s Logo Included in HKGPC Promotional and Information Materials – e.g. Documentation, Exhibit Signage, etc. – As and When Appropriate
Notification of, and Invitation to Participate in Future Collaboration Initiatives and Events [as the HKGPC Evolves and Expands]

Apart from the requirements of the Statement of Commitment, members are under the following obligations upon the specific membership level achieved:

Note:

1. SME: manufacturing business which employs fewer than 100 persons in Hong Kong; or a non-manufacturing business which employs fewer than 50 persons in Hong Kong
   
   Large Corporation: manufacturing business which employs more than 100 persons in Hong Kong; or a non-manufacturing business which employs more than 50 persons in Hong Kong