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2023-08-22
Discover Sustainable Choices: Export the Full Listing of Certified Green Products

We are excited to announce a new feature on our CIC Green Product Certification website: the export function for the full listing of certified products. This enhancement will make it easier for you to access a comprehensive catalog of environmentally friendly items. Our user-friendly platform offers detailed product descriptions, certifications, and essential data, empowering you to make informed and sustainable choices. Whether you're a conscientious consumer or a responsible business, this enhancement will simplify your search for certified green products.
 
Join us in fostering a greener future by exploring this exciting new function on our website today. You can find detailed information about the new export function at this link:  
https://cicgpc.hkgbc.org.hk/subpagex.php?serial=170
 
2023-08-22
CIC Green Product Certification | Bimonthly Update (August 2023)
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The CIC Green Product Certification is developed as the primary certification scheme to assess the sustainability of building and construction materials and products. Thanks to the continuous support from the local building and construction industry, we are thrilled to welcome several new licensees to join our CIC GPC licensee family.
 
Product Carbon Footpaint - Ready-mixed Concrete 
New Licensee: Alliance Construction Materials Limited
 
Alliance's primary ‘green’ objectives are to protect the climate, preserve resources, reduce emissions, and minimise other types of environmental impact. To help transit to a low carbon economy, they calculate their carbon footprints, set carbon reduction targets and advocate good practices. They have recently added 48 concrete mixes to our product certification and were certified under our Ready Mixed Concrete Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Hong Kong Concrete Company Limited
 
Hong Kong Concrete has recently added 22 concrete mixes to our product certification and was certified under our Ready Mixed Concrete Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Quon Hing Concrete Co., Ltd.
 
Quon Hing Concrete believes that environmental consciousness is crucial for the sustainable development of both society and the Company. For this reason, they are persistently searching for innovative ideas to reduce impacts on the environment and are committed to taking responsibility for environmental conservation and preservation. They have recently added 33 concrete mixes to our product certification and were certified under our Ready Mixed Concrete Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Yau Lee Wah Concrete Precast Products Company Limited
 
Yau Lee Wah Concrete Precast Products Company Limited (YLW) is dedicated to enhancing environmental practices and embracing sustainability to meet client expectations. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Yau Lee Holding Limited, one of the leading construction companies in Hong Kong, they are deeply concerned about greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions throughout the building life cycle, especially the embodied carbon of ready-mixed concrete.

To take a step ahead of sustainability, YLW has assessed their ready-mixed concretes and were certified under our Ready Mixed Concrete Assessment Standard to
highlight their commitment to sustainability efforts.
 
Building Products and Materials
New Licensee: RAAW Limited
 
HK Timberbank is an eco-social enterprise that embraces the ethos of ‘R3 – ReCYCLE, ReDESIGN, ReLINK’, aiming to advance the timber industry using locally felled trees due to typhoon, aging or urban development. Balancing design and artistry, HK Timberbank aims at bringing a second life to local timber which benefits our home city and society. Their product HK Timberbank salvaged solid timber board is recently certified under our Plant-based Fibre Composite Assessment Standard.
CIC GPC News
Discover Sustainable Choices: Export the Full Listing of Certified Green Products
 
We are excited to announce a new feature on our CIC Green Product Certification website: the export function for the full listing of certified products. This enhancement will make it easier for you to access a comprehensive catalog of environmentally friendly items. Our user-friendly platform offers detailed product descriptions, certifications, and essential data, empowering you to make informed and sustainable choices. Whether you're a conscientious consumer or a responsible business, this enhancement will simplify your search for certified green products.
 
Join us in fostering a greener future by exploring this exciting new function on our website today. You can find detailed information about the new export function at this link:  
https://cicgpc.hkgbc.org.hk/subpagex.php?serial=170
 
Sustainable Solutions at Your Fingertips: Navigate the Eco-Product Directory for a Greener Future
 
Embark on a transformative journey towards a greener built environment with the HKGBC Eco-Product Directory. Now, you can explore the geographical distribution of eco-friendly products with just a few clicks. Immerse yourself in the visual representation of real-world sustainable success, gaining valuable insights into project applications and performance.

The interactive map offers convenient filtering options, allowing you to focus on specific product types and eco-certifications worldwide. This exciting addition enhances your browsing experience, fosters local collaboration, and inspires the adoption of eco-friendly materials.

Join us in promoting local collaboration and the adoption of eco-friendly materials. Visit our website today and discover the positive impact of sustainable projects near you. For detailed instructions on utilising this powerful tool, please click on this link: 

Introduction of Interactive Map Display Function (For User)
https://epdir.hkgbc.org.hk/subpagex.php?serial=95

Introduction of Interactive Map Display Function (For Supplier)
https://epdir.hkgbc.org.hk/subpagex.php?serial=96
 
CIC GPC's Certified Carbon Auditor (CCA) Training

October 2023

To address industry demands, the Council is preparing for the recruitment of Carbon Auditor training course intake for 2023.

To be eligible for registration as a Certified Carbon Auditor in the Council, applicants must have successfully completed both the Awareness Course and Auditor Course. Additionally, they must meet one of the following criteria: (1) possess a minimum of 1-year experience in carbon footprint auditing, or (2) hold specified academic qualifications.

For further information on the pathway to becoming a Certified Carbon Auditor, please click HERE.
 
Event Details
Course Awareness Course
Date 13 October 2023
Time 9:30am – 12:30pm
Venue
Hybrid event
  • Online training via Zoom
  • Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kowloon Tong
Language Cantonese with English materials
Fee HK$400.00 (HKGBC members)
HK$500.00 (General public)
Prerequisite Nil
Registration  View Details 
 
Event Details
Course Auditor Course
(Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel)
Date 19 October 2023
Time 9:30am – 5:30pm
Venue Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kowloon Tong
Language Cantonese with English materials
Fee HK$2,400.00 (HKGBC members)
HK$3,000.00 (General public)
Prerequisite Completion of Awareness Course
Registration  View Details 
 
Event Details
Course Auditor Course
(Ready-mixed Concrete)
Date 17 October 2023 - Class 1 (Confirmed)
24 October 2023 - Class 2 (Tentative)
Time 9:30am – 5:30pm
Venue Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kowloon Tong
Language Cantonese with English materials
Fee HK$2,400.00 (HKGBC members)
HK$3,000.00 (General public)
Prerequisite Completion of Awareness Course
Registration  View Details 
For Class 1
(17 Oct 2023)
 View Details 
For Class 2
(24 Oct 2023)

In addition to the aforementioned Carbon Auditor training course, the Council also provides training courses specifically for Carbon Auditor (Cement). For more information regarding our carbon auditor training courses, please click HERE.
 
 
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2023-08-18
香港绿色建筑议会和建造业议会对“建造业议会绿色产品认证计划”进行优化
由建造业议会和香港绿色建筑议会支持及开发的“建造业议会绿色产品认证计划”是一个根据产品的环境影响进行评估和认证的自愿性计划。认证计划已经运作超过四年,在建筑业界中已经成为一个绿色公认指标。截至2023年6月,超过800项产品已获得认证,其中75%获得铂金级或金级评级。



最近,两议会为了迎合绿色建筑材料和产品的发展趋势及满足持份者的不同需求,对认证计划进行了优化。其中一个主要的焦点是检讨和更新评估准则,以更适应当前的市场趋势,确保该认证计划在推广可持续产品方面保持相关性和有效性。此外,该计划还扩展到包括建立新的产品类别,例如涵盖目前广泛使用的建筑行业的低碳建材或产品,以响应议会在促进环境可持续性方面的承诺。展望未来,议会将会进一步丰富和优化认证计划,包括制定更全面的产品评估标准,扩大建筑物材料及产品范围,涵盖更多可持续发展的要求。议会正在探索更多不同单位的合作发展,以增强计划的可信度和影响力,促进更广泛的可持续发展和创建更可持续的未来。
2023-06-27
CIC Green Product Certification | Bimonthly Update (June 2023)
 
 
 
The CIC Green Product Certification is developed as the primary certification scheme to assess the sustainability of building and construction materials and products. Thanks to the continuous support from the local building and construction industry, we are thrilled to welcome several new licensees to join our CIC GPC licensee family.
 
New Licensee: SKK (H.K.) Co., Ltd
 
SKK has added two new products to their certified range, including COMPO SILICON W and COMPO URETHANE W. They were recently certified under our Paint & Coating Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: GnT Glass Co., Ltd
 
GnT has recently added their product Laminated Insulating Glass to our product certification and was certified under our Glazing Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: I2Cool Limited
 
I2Cool's product, Electricity-Free Cooling Paint is inspired by the skin structure with self-cooling function of the Saharan Desert ant, i2Cool created a cooler that can reflect most of the solar heat (>95% reflectivity) while effectively emitting thermal energy as mid-infrared (>95% emissivity) to the cold universe. Since the earth's atmosphere is transparent to the mid-infrared radiation, the heat emitted by the cooler can pass through the atmosphere and be absorbed by the cold outer space. By covering the roof or exterior walls with the cooler, the effect of "electricity-free cooling" can be achieved without energy input or refrigerant. It has been certified under our Paint & Coating Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Livinwall Pte. Ltd
 
Livinwall has expanded a new product - Gush Cool X Exterior Paint to its certified range. Gush Cool X Exterior Paint is a high performance water-based coating with 100% acrylic emulsion. It uses nano hollow glass microspheres insulating aggregates — resulting in outstanding durability and heat insulating properties. It has been certified under our Paint & Coating Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: China Concrete Co., Ltd
 
China Concrete has recently added 28 concrete mixes to our product certification and were certified under our Ready Mixed Concrete Assessment Standard.
 
 
 
CIC GPC's Certified Carbon Auditor (CCA) Training

July / August 2023

In response to the industry needs, the Council is preparing for the recruitment of Carbon Auditor (Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel) training course intake 2023.

Applicants who have successfully completed the Awareness Course AND Auditor Course AND either have (1) 1 year experience in carbon footprint auditing OR (2) specified academic qualifications, can apply to register as a Certified Carbon Auditor in the Council. For more details about the route to Certified Carbon Auditor, please click HERE.
 
Event Details
Course Awareness Course Auditor Course
(Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel)
Date July / August 2023 July / August 2023
Time 9:30am – 12:30pm 9:30am – 5:00pm
Venue Online training via Zoom Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kowloon Tong
Language Cantonese with English materials Cantonese with English materials
Fee General public $500
HKGBC member $400
General public $3,000
HKGBC member $2,400
Prerequisite Nil Completion of Awareness Course
Registration  View Details   View Details 

Apart from Carbon Auditor Course Training (Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel), the Council also offers training courses for Carbon Auditor (Cement) and Carbon Auditor (Ready-mixed Concrete). For more details about our carbon auditor training courses, please click HERE.
 
 
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2023-04-27
CIC Green Product Certification | Bimonthly Update (April 2023)
 
 
 
The CIC Green Product Certification is developed as the primary certification scheme to assess the sustainability of building and construction materials and products. Thanks to the continuous support from the local building and construction industry, we are thrilled to welcome several new licensees to join our CIC GPC licensee family.
 
New Licensee: ArchiRay LED Technology Limited
 
ArchiRay has expanded its selection of certified products with the introduction of two new series:  ArchiRay LED® LED T8 tube and the ArchiRay LED® LED T5 tube. They boast high efficiency with a rating of up to 150lm/W, and a long LED chip lifespan of up to 50,000 hours. Available in 2-feet, 3-feet, 4-feet, and 5-feet in lengths to accommodate different needs, these tubes also come in dimmable versions and can be installed in weatherproof batten. They are suitable for a variety of settings such as offices, warehouses, carparks, staircases, and corridors. The two tubes have recently been certified under our LED Lighting Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: CanaShield Nano-Technologies Limited
 
CanaShield's product, Deep Penetrative Crystalline Concrete Preservative Waterproofing Sealer is a water-based nano-graded sealer that forms a concrete preservative membrane to waterproof, harden and protect all types of concrete from deterioration, thereby extending the lifetime of concrete. It has been certified under our Paint & Coating Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Energys Spectrum Limited
 
Energys Spectrum is dedicated to providing sustainable LED lighting solutions that are energy efficient, safe for people and environmentally friendly. They have recenly expanded a new product series Save It Easy - T5 Tube Lamp to their certified range. This new Save It Easy series of LED tubes is designed to deliver the highest levels of energy savings possible. They have used the very latest technologies with a unique proprietary design to achieve an industry leading level of light output - over 130 lumens per watt (lamp only) with a frosted diffuser. This series has been certified under our LED Lighting Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Fosroc Hong Kong Limited
 
Fosroc’s product, Brushbond FLXIII is a pre-packed polymer modified cementitious waterproof membrane system. It consists of specially selected cements, graded hard-wearing aggregates and additives supplied in powder form together with a liquid component of polymers providing exceptional adhesion, resiliency, flexibility, toughness and durability when cured, forming an elastomeric impermeable membrane. It has been certified under
our Paint & Coating Assessment Standard.

 
New Licensee: Gammon Construction Limited
 
Gammon has recently expanded its product certification by adding 48 concrete mixes, which have been certified under our Ready Mixed Concrete Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: iLIGHTING Global Enterprise Company Limited

iLIGHTING has expanded a new product series - 
Programmable Microwave Sensor LED T8 Tube to its certified range. It has been certified under our LED Lighting Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Jinjiang Huabao Stone Company Limited
 
Huabao's Premium Terrazzo Stone is a new green product that is resin-free and has a low water absorption rate. It is also fire retardant and non-toxic when exposed to smoke. Premium Terrazzo Stone is suitable for indoor & outdoor areas and 3D modeling products. It has been certified under our Stone (Artificial) Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: K. Wah Concrete Company Limited
 
K. Wah Concrete has always embraced the idea of "construction for the betterment of the country". It has transformed from a vertically integrated construction materials provider into an enterprise that integrates green measures with its value-added production processes. Recently, they have formulated and manufactured high standard and sustainable solutions in ready mixed concrete and have been certified under our Ready Mixed Concrete Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: SKK (H.K.) Comany Limited
 
SKK recently expanded 7 paint and coating to our product certification and they were certified under our Paint & Coating Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Zodiac Lighting Limited
 
Zodiac's LED lighting product Glee series and DIP series have been certified under our LED Lighting
Assessment Standard in recent days.
 
 
CIC GPC News
 
Stakeholder Consultation on New Product Category Development
 
We value your input in the development of a New Product Category. In today’s market, both consumers and business customers seek reliable, quantitative data on environmental impact of products to guide their purchasing decisions and reduce their environmental burden. Initiatives such as green product certificates, i.e. the CIC Green Product Certification provided by the HKGBC, play a significant role in shaping their decision-making processes.

To promote the growth of green product market, the HKGBC Secretariat is seeking advice from industry experts and practitioners on the need for green product certificates and further development of the CIC Green Product Certification.

We invite all Stakeholders to participate in this survey for the development of a New Product Category. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Stakeholder survey - CLICK HERE
Due Date to return the questionnaire: Extended to 30 June 2023
For further information or enquiries, please contact the HKGBC Secretariat at 
cicgpc@hkgbc.org.hk
 
 
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2023-02-21
CIC Green Product Certification | Bimonthly Update (February 2023)
 
 
 
The CIC Green Product Certification is developed as the primary certification scheme to assess sustainable building and construction materials or products. Thanks to the continuous support from the local building and construction industry, we are thrilled to welcome several new licensees to our CIC GPC licensee family.
 
New Licensee: InnoGreen Environmental Limited
 
InnoGreen's product, Mosstile is a maintenance-free indoor greening solution, with a vibrant range of twelve colours to choose from. It uses 100% natural harvest Scandinavian Reindeer Moss handpicked by craftsmen. Reindeer Moss is a fire-proof and noise-absorbing species of lichen that can be found in the harshest of extreme environments. By absorbing moisture in the atmosphere to sustain itself, the product is completely maintenance-free and requires no watering, pruning or trimming. It was recently certified under our Panel Board Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Excel Concrete Limited
 
Excel Concrete recently added 26 concrete mixes to our product certification and they were certified under our Ready Mixed Concrete Assessment Standard.
 
 
CIC GPC News
New promotional offer from 1 January 2023
 
CIC Green Product Certification is introducing a new promotional offer which will apply from 1 January 2023. There is an up to 10% discount on the Application Fee for multiple applications. For details, please refer to our website HERE.
 
Promotional Offer
No. of applications submitted in 1 batch Discount on Application Fee
1 $9,000 (Original price)
2 $9,000 $,8,550 (5% off)
3 or above $9,000 $8,100 (10% off)
 
 
Stakeholder Consultation on New Product Category Development
 
We are seeking your input into the development of a New Product Category. Consumers and business customers alike seek reliable, quantitative data about the environmental burden of products to help them make purchasing decisions that avoid such burdens. Their decision-making is affected by initiatives such as green product certificates, and the CIC Green Product Certification prepared and provided by the HKGBC is one of them.

To promote the green product market, the HKGBC Secretariat is seeking advice from the industry on the need for green product certificates and the further development of CIC Green Product Certification.

We invite all Stakeholders to participate in this survey for a New Product Category Development.

Stakeholder survey - CLICK HERE
Due Date to return the questionnaire: 31 March 2023
For further information or enquiries, please contact the HKGBC Secretariat at 
cicgpc@hkgbc.org.hk
 
 
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2022-12-23
CIC Green Product Certification | Bimonthly Update (December 2022)
 
 
 
The CIC Green Product Certification is developed as the primary certification scheme to assess sustainable building and construction materials or products. Thanks to the continuous support from the local building and construction industry, we are thrilled to welcome several new licensees to our CIC GPC licensee family.
 
New Licensee: ArchiRay LED Technology Limited
 
ArchiRay has added a new product series ArchiRay LED® adjustable motion sensor LED tube to their certified range. The adjustable motion sensor LED tube operates with a built-in motion sensor, users can adjust hold time and stand-by dimming level easily and no more extra wirings for the external motion sensor. It adopts microwave technology, which can pass through non-metal materials like plastic weatherproof batten or PC diffuser with a maximum detection distance up to 10 meters. They were recently certified under our LED Lighting Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Golik Steel (HK) Ltd. & Golik Metal Manufacturing Company Ltd.
 
Golik Steel (HK) Ltd. and Golik Metal Manufacturing Company Ltd. have added two new products to their certified range: Steel Mesh and Cut-and-Bend rebar product. They were certified under our Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel Assessment standard.
 
New Licensee: Kwan Tai Engineering Company Limited
 
Kwan Tai Engineering Company Limited's product, INNOMASTER SPC Floor & Wall Panel is a stone polymer composite, belongs to a limestone core material combined with vinyl resin and other stabiliser. The SPC material is developed into interior decorative wall cladding panel and flooring by innovative technology. SPC floor and wall panel feature with eco-friendly, fire and water proof properties. By adopting the innovative construction method, it achieves time efficient, cost saving and reduce construction wastage of construction projects. It was certified under our Panel Board Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Livinwall Pte. Ltd.
 
Livinwall Pte. Ltd‘s product, Gush - Cair Fresh Interior Paint and Gush - Cair Interior Paint are water-borne interior wall paint, no VOC and zero formaldehyde with air purification, anti-bacterial and anti-molding feature. They were certified under our Paint & Coating Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Multi-way Concrete Limited
 
Multi-way has recently added 37 concrete mixes to our product certification and were certified under our Ready Mixed Concrete Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Optimix Group Limited
 
Optimix has added three new products to their certified range, including OPTIMIX WP533 Waterproofing Slurry (Semi-Flexible), OPTIMIX TG410E Tile Grout (High Performance), OPTIMIX TA313 Tile Adhesive (Semi-Flexible). They were recently certified under our Paint & Coating and Adhesive & Sealant Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Pietra Galleria (H.K.) Limited
 
Pietra Galleria‘s Siment plus inorganic stone is a new green product, it is without resin, low water absorption rate, fire retardant and non smoke toxicity. Siment plus is suitable for indoor & outdoor areas and 3D modeling products. It was certified under our Stone (Artificial) Assessment Standard.
  
 
CIC GPC News
Missed our webinar? Online replay of previous CPD webinars are available
 
Programme archive are available. To replay the previous CPD webinars, please visit the HKGBC Online Training Portal.
 
Building the Zero Carbon City: What materials are needed to achieve Carbon Neutrality Experience sharing by CIC Green Product Certification owner: E&M product series
CIC Green Product Certificate: Carbon Footprint Labelling - Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel, Energy and Carbon Efficiency in Buildings and Infrastructure The Roadmap to CIC Green Product Certificate: Carbon Footprint Labelling - Ready Mixed Concrete: A First Step to Green and Sustainability on Construction Sites
Solutions to the Hygiene, Wellbeing & Sustainability at Commercial Spaces CIC Green Product Certification Scheme - Certified Product Sharing: Case Study of Green Government Building with New Innovative Technology in Chiller Plant Strategies
HKGBC Eco-Product Directory is an online directory featuring green and eco-friendly building and construction materials / products. The directory serves to facilitate Hong Kong’s building and construction practitioners in sourcing and procuring materials and products with minimal environmental impacts.  

HKGBC will proactively promote and develop the Directory into a leading green and eco online procurement resource for practitioners to achieve a greener built environment. Therefore, listing in the Directory can maximise the exposure of your products in the local building and construction industry. To know more about the application procedures, please click HERE or contact us at epdir@hkgbc.org.hk
 
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2022-10-27
CIC Green Product Certification | Bimonthly Update (October 2022)
 
 
 
The CIC Green Product Certification is developed as the primary certification scheme to assess sustainable building and construction materials or products. Thanks to the continuous support from the local building and construction industry, we are thrilled to welcome several new licensees to our CIC GPC licensee family.
 
New Licensee: Fosroc Hong Kong Limited
 
Fosroc Hong Kong Limited’s product, Fosroc Polyurea WPE is a spray applied, rapid cure 100% solids, pure polyurea elastomer waterproofing membrane & protective coating. It was certified under our Paint & Coating Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Leigei Stone Company Limited
 
Leigei Stone Company Limited's product, LE Compound Stone was certified under our Stone (Artificial) Assessment Standard.
 

The Council is pleased to announce that the Stone (Artificial) product category now have 3 material suppliers.
New Licensee: McQuay Air-Conditioning Limited
 
McQuay has added new products to certified range. Several products from McQuay have been certified under different categories, and their product McQuay Air-cooled Inverter Chiller EWAD Series has been newly certified under our Chiller Assessment Standard.
The EWAD Series chiller is an air cooled screw chiller improved the chiller performances by increasing the efficiency of the in-house developed compressor with integrated inverter, high efficiency DC motor, VVR technology.
 
New Licensee: Mictronics Copany Limited
 
Mictronics Copany Limited’s product, Smart Fan Coil Unit is a quiet, powerful and energy saving FCU by using high efficiency Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM). It was certified under our Fan Coil Unit Assessment Standard. 
 
New Licensee: Raze Technology Limited
 
Raze Technology Limited's product, RAZE 03 All-in-one Photocatalyst Paint is a nano Tungsten Oxide based photocatalyst latex paint. It specially adopts environmentally friendly and deodorant formula to make the home environment more fresh and safe. It has an excellent matte film that is easy to apply and repair. It has enhanced functions such as clean smell, anti-mildew, anti-alkali, waterproof and moisture-proof, good scrub resistance and micro-crack coverage, long-term antibacterial and anti-microbial and space purification of harmful substances. It was certified under our Paint & Coating  Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Trane Hong Kong
 
Trane is a socially responsible company and is committed to being the worldwide market leader, providing high quality, environmentally friendly and safer E&M products. Several products from Trane have been certified under different categories, and their product Trane CenTraVac™ Centrifugal Chillers with Refrigerant HFO Full Series has been newly certified under our Chiller Assessment Standard.
 
 
CIC GPC News
Missed our webinar? Online replay of previous CPD webinars are available
 
Programme archive are available. To replay the previous CPD webinars, please visit the HKGBC Online Training Portal.
 
CPD Webinar - Building the Zero Carbon City: What materials are needed to achieve Carbon Neutrality CPD Webinar - Experience sharing by CIC Green Product Certification owner: E&M product series
CPD Webinar - Green Retrofitting for Existing Building: Windows & Glazing (Case Sharing of CIC Green Product Certification's Product)

10 Nov 2022

In Hong Kong, the building sector is responsible for approximately 90% of electricity consumption and 60% of the total carbon emissions in the territories. For commercial buildings, large glazing area represents more energy loss, which may account for the largest contribution to the total annual cooling energy consumption of a building in this hot and humid area. To address this issue, high thermal insulation fenestration products are developed to reduce buildings’ cooling and heating energy demand and improve the thermal comfort of occupants as well. 

In recent years, the advanced vacuum insulation glazing (VIG) technology has been introduced into the glass market. In this webinar, we will bring together a construction industry specialist and academic to discuss how this latest technology can be applied in glazing retrofit projects and showcase the energy-saving potential and the energy-lighting-thermal comfort performance of the vacuum glazing retrofit applications in commercial buildings in Hong Kong.
 

CIC GPC's Certified Carbon Auditor (CCA) Training

5 & 7 Dec 2022

In response to the industry needs, the Council is preparing for the recruitment of Carbon Auditor (Ready-mixed concrete) training course intake 2022.

Applicants have successfully completed the Awareness Course AND Auditor Course AND either have (1) 1 year experience in carbon footprint auditing OR (2) specified academic qualifications, can apply to register as a Certified Carbon Auditor in the Council. For more details about the route to Certified Carbon Auditor, please click HERE
 
Event Details
Course Awareness Course Auditor Course
(Ready-mixed Concrete)
Date 5 Dec 2022 (Mon) 7 Dec 2022 (Wed)
Time 9:30am – 12:30pm 9:30am – 5:00pm
Venue Online training via Zoom Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kowloon Tong
Trainer Ir Dr Paul SAT
Head of Research and Public Education, HKGBC
Dr Jack CHENG
Associate Head and Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, HKUST
Language Cantonese with English materials Cantonese with English materials
Fee General public $500
HKGBC member $400
General public $3,000
HKGBC member $2,400
Prerequisite Nil Completion of Awareness Course
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Apart from Carbon Auditor Course Training (Ready-mixed Concrete), the Council also offers training course for Carbon Auditor (Cement) and Carbon Auditor (Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel). For more details about our carbon auditor training course, please click HERE
 
 
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2022-09-15
HKIA x CIC Webinar : Achieving Net-zero: From Using CIC Carbon Assessment Tool to Adopting Low-carbon Options
 
Event Details:
Speakers: Mr. Desmond LEE, Mr. Eddie TSE, Mr. Eddy TSANG, Ms. Margaret HO
Date: 22 September 2022 (Thu)
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Delivery: Zoom
CPD hours: 1.5 hours
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KgFpfnf6QYaSeNCBb_GKuQ

2022-08-18
CIC Green Product Certification | Monthly Update (August 2022)
 
 
 
The CIC Green Product Certification is developed as the primary certification scheme to assess sustainable building and construction materials or products. Thanks to the continuous support from the local building and construction industry, we are thrilled to welcome several new licensees to our CIC GPC licensee family.
 
New Licensee: Tech Link Construction Engineering Limited

Tech Link’s product, DP 3000 Polyurea is a 100% solid pure polyurea spray applied rapid cure elastomeric waterproofing membrane and protective coating. It was certified under our Paint & Coating Products Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Yip's Camel (Hong Kong) Limited

Yip's Camel (Hong Kong)’s product, Camel BB Paint is a premium acrylic emulsion paint with French VOC emission label Class A+. It is weathering resistant, water resistant, alkali resistant, fungal and algal resistant, and holds colour retention property. It was certified under our Paint & Coating Products Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Zilver Limited

Zilver has added three new products to their certified range, including Graphenstone Ecosphere Premium, Graphenstone GrafClean Ag+ Premium and Graphenstone Primer Plus. They were recently certified under our Paint & Coating Products Assessment Standard.
 
 
CIC GPC News
The CIC GPC’s Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel Assessment Guide
is updated
 
The new version of CIC GPC's Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel Assessment Guide has been published. We now accept carbon footprint data from third party verified EPD, complied with ISO 14025 / EN 15804 and with a validity of 3 years, under relevant sustainability schemes (e.g. CARES Sustainability Scheme) to be used in the carbon auditing and reporting of this scheme. For details, please refer to the latest Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel Products standard.
 
HKIA & CIC : CIC Green Product Certificate - A First Step to Green and Sustainability on Building Products and Materials

25 Aug 2022

Organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) Environment and Sustainable Development Committee and co-organised by Construction Industry Council (CIC), this seminar would provide an introduction of the CIC Green Product Certification (GPC). The GPC adopts a comprehensive approach to evaluate multiple environmental aspects such as carbon footprint, greenhouse gases emission, human toxicity, resource consumption, ecosystem impact etc., of building and construction materials and products. It provides a transparent platform for stakeholders to make an informed choice on selecting sustainable materials and products. The guest speakers would give a sharing on how it helps with green procurement and gaining credits and bonus under BEAM Plus NB v2.0.
 
CPD Webinar - Building the Zero Carbon City: What materials are needed to achieve Carbon Neutrality

16 Sep 2022

In this webinar, an overview of CIC Green Product Certification will be delivered to encourage the implementation of green procurement in the industry. 
 
We will bring together three construction industry specialists to compare the advantages of the main materials used by the building construction industry in Hong Kong, and address how construction materials can contribute to achieving low carbon building targets.
 
CPD Webinar - Experience sharing by CIC Green Product Certification owner: E&M product series

27 Sep 2022

This webinar will provide an overview of the green solutions for E&M industry in Hong Kong. These green solutions will significantly increase energy efficiency in global industrial sector, reduce energy demand, optimise production efficiency, improve environmental compliance, and enhance corporate sustainability efforts.

An overview of the CIC Green Product Certification will be delivered to encourage the implementation of green procurement in the industry. Five distinguished product suppliers will also share their cases on green E&M products with a view to bringing positive impacts to the environment and the wellbeing of users.
 
CIC GPC's Certified Carbon Auditor Training

Nov / Dec 2022

In response to the industry needs, the Council is preparing for the recruitment of Carbon Auditor (Ready-mixed concrete) training course intake 2022.

Applicants who successfully complete the Awareness Course and Auditor Course AND either have (1) 1 year experience in carbon footprint auditing OR (2) specified academic qualifications, can apply to register as a Certified Carbon Auditor in the Council. For more details about the route to Certified Carbon Auditor, please click HERE
 
 
 
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2022-06-17
CIC Green Product Certification | Monthly Update (June 2022)
 
 
 
The CIC Green Product Certification is developed as the primary certification scheme to assess sustainable building and construction materials or products. Thanks for the continuous support from the local building and construction industry, we are thrilled to welcome several newest licensees to our CIC GPC licensee family.
 
New Licensee: Chevalier (Building Supplies & Engineering) Ltd.

Chevalier Group has been playing an active role in environmental engineering by taking part in various large-scale projects via green global procurement. Their commitment to protecting the environment is well reflected by their continuous efforts in promoting green measures and awareness in all business practices. Their product has been certified under our Adhesive & Sealant Products Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: Dow Chemical Pacific Limited

Dow Chemical Pacific’s product, DOWSIL™ Green Multiple Purpose Silicone Sealant is a high performance neutral cure silicone sealant. It was certified under our Adhesive & Sealant Products Assessment Standard. 
 
New Licensee: Energys Spectrum

Energys Spectrum aims to provide sustainable LED lighting solutions that are energy saving, safer for people and better for the environment. They were certified under our LED Lighting Products Assessment Standard. 
 
Recertified Licensee: Gammon Construction Limited
 
Gammon is committed to operating a socially responsible business that is able to deliver clients’ projects to their satisfaction while minimising negative impacts and creating positive change for the society and the environment. Gammon has established itself as one of the most successful building and construction businesses in Hong Kong. Their products have been recertified under our Ready Mixed Concrete Products Standard.
 
Gammon has recently added RMC to our RMC Products certification.

 
New Licensee: K. Wah Concrete Company Limited

K. Wah Concrete is always with the idea of "construction for the betterment of the country". They have transformed from a vertically integrated construction materials provider into an enterprise that integrates green measures with its value-added production processes. Recently, they have formulated and manufactured high standard and sustainable solutions in ready mixed concrete and were certified under our Ready Mixed Concrete Products Assessment Standard.
 
 
New Licensee: Shiu Wing Steel

Shiu Wing Steel is the only steel rolling mill in Hong Kong and has been the leading manufacturer and retailer of reinforcing bars for over 65 years. Shiu Wing has added four new products to their certified range, and they are: Low carbon rebars, TUK33, Low carbon rebars, TUK34, Low carbon Cut-&-Bent products, TUK33-CnBv and Low carbon Cut-&-Bent products, TUK34-CnB. Their products obtained the first license under our Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel Products Assessment standard.
 
New Licensee: Sika Hongkong Limited

Sika Hongkong has added three new products to their certified range, including SikaTop 107 Seal HK, Ronabond® Super Tile Adhesive-SP and Sikafloor®-2640. They were recently certified under our Paint and Coating Products Assessment Standard.
 
New Licensee: South Star Glass Limited

South Star Glass Limited’s product, LandVac is a vacuum insulating glass with a low-e coating in a variety of sizes. It is the first product license under our Glazing Products Assessment standard.
 
New Licensee: Trane Hong Kong

Trane is a socially responsible company and is committed to being the worldwide market leader, providing high quality, environmentally friendly and safer E&M products. Several products of the company have been certified under different categories, and RTAG has been certified under our Chiller Products Assessment Standard.
 

 
And congratulations to Zilver Limited and Tech Link Construction Engineering Limited which have recently licensed their products under the CIC GPC certification, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to foster  a more sustainable and healthy environment!
 
CICGPC News
Have your say on CIC GPC’s Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel Assessment Guide
 
A new draft version of CIC GPC's Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel Assessment Guide is now available for public comment! We welcome valuable feedbacks on the Reinforcing Bar and Structural Steel Products standard from the public and industry professionals until 10 July 2022. Please email to cicgpc@hkgbc.org.hk
 
HKGBC Eco-Product Directory is an online directory featuring green and eco-friendly building and construction materials / products.  The directory serves to facilitate Hong Kong’s building and construction practitioners in sourcing and procuring materials and products with minimal environmental impacts.  

HKGBC will proactively promote and develop the Directory into a leading green and eco online procurement resource for practitioners to achieve a greener built environment.  Therefore, listing in the Directory can maximise the exposure of your products in the local building and construction industry.  To know more about the application procedures, please click HERE or contact us at epdir@hkgbc.org.hk
 
 
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2021-10-04
The application period for CIC Green Product Certificate Pilot Scheme 2.0 are now extended to 31 Oct 2021
 
2021-03-30
CIC Green Product Certificate Pilot Scheme 2.0

Introduction

The CIC Green Product Certification Scheme currently comprises 28 product categories in order to conduct a thorough environmental impact assessment of different building and construction materials/products. The Council continuously encourages industry stakeholders to adopt green products in Hong Kong’s building sector and consults the industry on setting professional and applicable assessment criteria. Applicants may provide suggestions on the assessment criteria to make it fulfill the statutory and green construction materials requirements. The update will be reported to the committee members including the government departments, developers, industry, professionals, product designers and manufacturers. The review of the existing scheme has been completed, and the Council has devised the CIC Green Product Certification Pilot Scheme 2.0.

Details

There are two stages of the Pilot Scheme and each will cover three different product categories. Stage one covers LED Lighting, Cable & Wire and Air Handling Unit (AHU), while product categories of stage two are Cooling Tower, Water Pump and Wall covering. Five quotas are set for each product category on a first-come-first-serve basis for each application. Applicant is allowed to apply once for each product category.

The registration period for stage one is from April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021.

The registration period for stage two is from July 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021.

The registration period for both stage 1 and 2 are now extended to October 31, 2021.

Stage one Stage two
Product Category
     LED Lighting (FULL)      Cooling Tower
     Cable & Wire      Water Pump
     Air Handling Unit (AHU) (FULL)      Wall Covering
Registration start date April 1, 2021 July 1, 2021
Deadline for registration June 30, 2021
Extended to October 31, 2021
September 30, 2021
Extend to October 31, 2021

Eligible applicants will have exemption on the assessment fee so as to motivate the industry professionals to apply the Pilot Scheme.

How to apply

This program only accepts online applications. Applicants need to register on the website and submit relevant documents online. The secretariat will notify the application result via email.
If the quota is full, subsequent applicants will be placed on the waiting list. If there are vacancies, the Secretariat will notify the applicants on the waiting list according to their registration order.

Fee

Eligible applicants who participate in the Pilot Scheme will be exempted from the Assessment Fee of the product, and applicants need to pay the Licence Fee to obtain the certificate.

Normal application via Pilot Scheme
Assessment Fee $9,000 Exempted
Licence Fee $6,000 $6,000
Total $15,000 $6,000

Each applicant can only enjoy one discount quota for each product category in this Pilot Scheme, and the second or more applications in the same category will not enjoy this discount.

Example:
Assume that ABC Company submits an application for 2 cooling towers and 1 AHU during the pilot scheme period.
Both the first cooling tower and the first AHU are eligible for the discount, but the second cooling tower will not enjoy the discount.

Product Category First Product Second Product
Cooling Tower Cooling Tower A Cooling Tower B
Air Handling Unit AHU C
Eligible to enjoy the offer Charge at the regular price
(The second or more applications for products of the same category will not enjoy the discount)

Quotas Available


Stage One (Closed) Stage Two
Product Category LED Lighting Cable & Wire Air Handling Unit (AHU) Cooling Tower Water Pump Wall Covering
Quotas Available 0 5 0 3 2 5
On Waiting List - - - - - -

Last update on: Oct 31, 2021

Enquiry

For enquiries, please reach HKGBC at 3994 8818 or via email: cicgpc@hkgbc.org.hk

Terms and Conditions

1. Eligible applicants must complete the entire application process within 12 months from the date of submitting the application, otherwise the application will be cancelled.
2. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
3. All application details and latest news are subject to the announcement on the website.
4. In case of any dispute or if the applicant fails to apply successfully for any reason during the application process, the secretariat reserves the right to make the final decision.
5. The Secretariat will have the right to use the product photos and related materials submitted by the applicants for this Pilot Scheme for publicity and promotion purposes. If the applicant does not agree with the Secretariat to use the information, please report to the Secretariat, and the Secretariat will make relevant arrangements.
2019-11-19
Launching Ceremony of CIC Green Product Certification


The CIC Green Product Certification’s launch ceremony took place on 19 November at the Zero Carbon Park to mark the beginning of the fully integrated certification. The Development Bureau, Environmental Protection Department, Housing Department, Swire Properties, Gammon Construction, Trane Hong Kong and NAMI demonstrated their full support by either giving presentations or participating in the panel discussion. Certificates were awarded to certified companies and certified carbon auditors. Over 160 guests attended this ceremony. The certification’s aim is to facilitate greater adoption of sustainable building / construction products and materials so as to foster a greener built environment in Hong Kong.




2019-05-10
Launch of the CIC Green Product Certification
An announcement of the unification of the Carbon Labelling Scheme (CLS), administered by the Construction Industry Council (CIC), and HK G-PASS, managed by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC):

The CIC Green Product Certification, the new brand of the unified scheme, will be the leading building and construction products / materials certification scheme serving the Hong Kong construction industry. The scheme is owned by CIC and operated by HKGBC. The overarching objective is to have a comprehensive scheme taking into consideration of a wide spectrum of aspects such as carbon footprint, greenhouse gases emission, energy / water efficiency, recyclability, and minimal use of irritating, harmful and toxic materials throughout the products’ life cycle. This scheme will better enable building and construction practitioners in making informed decision on selection and procurement of products and materials with minimal environmental impact. The ultimate aim is to transform Hong Kong into a greener built environment.

Through the schemes unification and joint force between CIC and HKGBC, we will maximise our resources to lead the CIC Green Product Certification into a new era as the prime products / materials certification standard in the Hong Kong construction industry.

In order to provide a smooth transition, the unified scheme will enter into a transition period lasting from now until end of December 2019. The terms, conditions, assessment standards and incentives of certified products remain as they are so as to provide continual support to committed supporters of the CLS / HK G-PASS . During the transition period, the CLS and HK G-PASS’ logos and certificates can be used concurrently. Starting in 2020, they will be phased out and replaced by the CIC Green Product Certification.
2018-08-08
Ir Dr Cary Chan, Executive Director of HKGBC, introduced the HK G-PASS accreditation and spoke of two centrifugal chillers which have been awarded with the highest HK G-PASS rating ie Platinum
Green building materials are important for green building development. It offers standardised criteria to assess the environmental performance of various green building products, with a view to facilitating industry buyers in making smart purchases of green building products. Ir Cary Chan, our Executive Director introduced the HK G-Pass and its accreditation process. He also spoke of two centrifugal chillers which have been awarded with the highest HK G-PASS rating ie Platinum. Both of these are of the Trane® CenTraVac™ series

To watch the video, press HERE.
2018-08-03
Successful case study sharing of HK G-PASS Platinum Green Products
Two prominent certified HK G-PASS Platinum green products shared their journeys and experiences in attaining such a renowned standard in green certification. Mr Ricky Tsang, Founder and Managing Director of CaSO (HK) Engineering Company Limited, introduced how desulfurized gypsum could be recycled into AUGREEN block wall system which exceeds customers’ expectations. Ms Frances Pang and Ms Elsa Cheung, Project Development Department of Nippon Paint (HK) Co Ltd, featured paints which are environmental friendly to a high standard and cause minimal environmental impact. This case sharing event was very well received by professionals in the building and construction industry.
2018-06-11
Free opportunity to list your certified product on Eco-Product Directory
To promote the wide adoption of green products, the Eco-Product Directory is now offering a free opportunity to all green products that possess Recognised Certifications and Standards.

Submit your application now and list your certified product at the Eco-Product Directory website. Not yet an Eco-Product Director member? Click here to register an account for free.

The product listing service fee HK$2000/year will be waived for products that possess Recognised Certifications and Standards. The product will be listed on the Eco-Product Directory free of charge after review by the HKGBC, provided that the certificate is valid throughout the listing period.

For any enquiries, please contact the HKGBC Secretariat via epdir@hkgbc.org.hk or 3994 8818.

*Applicants are required to provide an updated certificate if the original certificate is expired to maintain the listing service.
*The HKGBC reserves the right to cease, terminate or suspense suspend the product listing service, for any reason including but not limited to invalid certificate or false product information provided, at any time without prior notice and any compensation.
*The HKGBC reserves the right to terminate and/or suspend this promotion offer at any time without prior notice and any compensation.
2015-07-14
New Name and Logo for HK G-PASS
With effect from today (14 July 2015), the HKGBC Green Building Product Labelling Scheme has been renamed as the HKGBC Green Product Accreditation and Standards (HK G-PASS).


The new logo of HK G-PASS

The application procedures and assessment standards will remain unchanged.
2015-07-01
Urban Renewal Authority introduced Green Item Subsidy (GIS)
With effect from 1 July 2015, owners may have the chance to obtain the Green Item Subsidy (GIS) when applying for the Common Area Repair Works Subsidy under the Integrated Building Maintenance Assistance Scheme implemented by Urban Renewal Authority. The maximum amount of GIS is HK$1,500 per property unit subject to a cap of HK$600,000 per Owners’ Corporation. Please click here and learn more about the GIS.
2015-01-06
HKGBC launches “Green Building Product Labelling Scheme”
[Press Release]

2013-07-17
Revolutions in paints and coatings - GECA launched new paint standard
The original GECA 23-2005 Architectural and Protective Coatings standard was replaced by GECA’s Paints and Coatings standard, in which the new only covers water based architectural paints (both interior and exterior), student and artists paints, and other water based coatings.

According to GECA, statistics supported that organic solvents based paint will typically release higher content of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the surrounding environment. Solvent-based paint also contains around 50 per cent more embodied energy than water-based paint.

Reference: GECA Website http://www.geca.org.au/products/standards/47/
2013-07-17
EU looking into wider aspects of green building
The European Commission is gathering views on how to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. Buildings use a large amount of resources when they are designed, built, used and demolished, and their impact on the environment, energy consumption and climate change is significant. Improving construction techniques is therefore important to help Europe become a more sustainable economy.

The environmental impact of buildings go beyond energy consumption for heating, cooling and lighting. In the EU, buildings account for:
  • 42 % of final energy consumption (during their use phase)
  • 35 % of greenhouse gas emissions (during use phase)
  • 50 % of all extracted materials are used in building (construction and use)
  • 30 % of water consumption (during construction and use)
  • 30 % of total generated waste (during construction, demolition and renovation)
However, existing EU policy initiatives in the area of environmental performance of buildings, mainly target the energy efficiency. Instead the Authority is looking for policies on resource efficiency at a wider range of resource use and environmental impacts, across the life-cycle of buildings.

Contributors are asked for their views on the main environmental issues for the buildings sector, availability of data, systems to assess and communicate environmental performance of buildings, how to stimulate demand, and how construction materials could be used more efficiently.

Reference: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-666_en.htm
2013-07-17
People demand more info about green product
According to a survey conducted by the European Commission, people are changing their purchasing habits and buy more environmentally-friendly products, but many feel they lack information and distrust manufacturers' environmental claims. The survey on the "Attitudes of Europeans towards building the single market for green products" indicates that more than three-quarters of respondents were willing to pay more for environmentally-friendly products if they were confident that the products are truly environmentally-friendly (77%). However, only slightly more than half of EU citizens feel informed (55%) about the environmental impacts of the products they buy and use.


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