CarbonSmart 商 界 減 碳 建 未 來 Need to Accelerate Carbon Reduction HKSAR Government : Proposed to reduce HK carbon intensity by 50% - 60% by 2020 over 2005 levels As part of the community, the business sector has the responsibility to contribute to the global fight against the climate change ~ 300,000 companies now roughly contributing to 50% of energy usage in HK Further Effort Support all companies in the business sectors to accelerate their carbon reduction actions Energy reduction by 5-10% can lead to 1-2 million tonnes of carbon reduction each year Aim of the CarbonSmart Encourage and sustain industry effort on carbon audit and reduction to shape a low carbon future
CarbonSmart 商 界 減 碳 建 未 來 Funding Source Environment and Conservation Fund Duration 2.5 years Programme Organizers
Initiative 1: Strengthening Industry Confidence and Capability in Carbon Reduction Target: Key personnel responsible for corporate carbon reduction strategy and management Activities: 3 Experience- Sharing Seminars Helpdesk (Tel: 2788 6038) Carbon Management and Best Practice Guide (online version) Information through Trade Associations
Initiative 2: Subsidizing Companies in Carbon Audit Target: Around 200 companies across 4 sectors Activity: Carbon Audit Pilot Fund
Carbon Audit Pilot Fund: Eligibility of Applicants & Qualified Service Providers Applicant Around 200 companies across 4 specified business sectors in HK: Office-based Operations Retail Catering Others (with priority focus) Qualified Service Providers Register of Qualified Service Providers for Energy-cumcarbon Audit Projects of the Buildings Energy Efficiency Funding Schemes (BEEFS) Qualified Service Providers (QSP) for Carbon"Less" Certificates Scheme Registered LOOP Verifier
Carbon Audit Pilot Fund: Vetting Criteria and Amount of Grant Major Criteria 1. Eligibility of Applicant 2. Scope of the project work reasonable against project fee 3. Willingness of Applicant to pursue Low Carbon Technologies & Practices Amount of Grant Up to 50% of the cost of carbon audit, subject to a ceiling of $30,000 Total budget : $6M
Carbon Audit Pilot Fund: Process of Application
Carbon Audit Pilot Fund Application Steps Documents needed: 1. Application Form (CAPF-E-02) 2. BR Certificate Copy of the applicant 3. Draft Service Contract with the partnered Qualified Service Providers (Sample: CAPF-E-03)
Benefits for joining Carbon Audit Pilot Fund Help organizations to measure and reduce carbon footprint Company name listed on the CarbonSmart website CarbonSmart Participation Certificate Other promotional opportunities - Media coverage - Experience sharing in workshops - Feature in Carbon Management Best Practices Guide
Benefits for joining Carbon Audit Pilot Fund Help organizations to measure and reduce carbon footprint Company name listed on the CarbonSmart website CarbonSmart Participation Certificate Other promotional opportunities - Media coverage - Experience sharing in workshops - Feature in Carbon Management Best Practices Guide
Benefits for joining Carbon Audit Pilot Fund Help organizations to measure and reduce carbon footprint Company name listed on the CarbonSmart website CarbonSmart Participation Certificate Other promotional opportunities - Media coverage - Experience sharing in workshops - Feature in Carbon Management Best Practices Guide
Initiative 3: Enabling Benchmarking of Carbon Performance Target: Companies within 4 selected sectors Activity: Development of an IT Tool with carbon repository for understanding carbon performance within sectors
Initiative 4: Facilitating Partnership between Companies and Service Providers Target: Companies that wish to seek partnership with service providers to uncover carbon reduction opportunities Activities: Experience Exchange & Networking Forum Guide to Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) Directory of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) 2 ESCO Match-making Sessions
Initiative 5: Enhancing the Growth of Environmental Industries Target: All existing and potential stakeholders in the environmental industries Activities: Online Platform for Service Providers and related Parties Carbon management standards and measures Access to related carbon and energy management services Other carbon management related information 15 Capability Enhancement Workshops
Helpdesk : 2788 6038 Email : carbonsmart@hkpc.org website : www.carbonsmart.hk