As society is increasingly concerned about environmental issues, compliance with environmental legislation and achieving good environmental performance have become prerequisites for operating a business in Hong Kong. Here you can find out more about the regulatory requirements and infrastructure provision for environmental protection in Hong Kong through the Environmental Guide for Smart Business. You can also learn how this can be integrated into your daily business operation to enhance your competitiveness.

To help business and industry realise and effectively execute their environmental as well as corporate and social responsibilities, the Environmental Protection Department has developed the "Environmental Guide for Smart Business" which is user-friendly and helps readers understand the basic environmental requirements and infrastructure relevant to the different stages of a typical business cycle.

The Guide is made with the need of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in mind.  But no matter what the scale of your organisation may be, you will find it useful.

The Guide provides you with the following information:

• Introduction to the environmental legislation and infrastructure in Hong Kong.
• Generic requirements commonly applicable to all trades and industries according to the phases of a typical business cycle, namely plan, start manage and withdraw your business.
• Specific requirements applicable to specific trades and industries, on top of the generic requirements stated.
• Environmental measures that go beyond compliance.
• Introduction to selected professional organisations and educational institutions that provide services, technical advice and training on environmental issues.
• Funding support from the Government available for private enterprises, including SME Funding Programmes and Innovation and Technology Fund.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

The structure of the Guide is carefully designed to suit a spectrum of local SME trades operating in Hong Kong, including:

• Chemical Processing Industry ( http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/publications/files/Section4_eng.pdf )
• Clinics and Related Laboratories  ( http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/publications/files/Section4_eng.pdf )
• Construction and Building Renovation ( http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/publications/files/Section4_eng.pdf )
• Electrical and Electronics Industry   ( http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/publications/files/Section4_eng.pdf )
• Fishery and Poultry  ( http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/publications/files/Section4_eng.pdf )
• Food and Beverage  ( http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/publications/files/Section4_eng.pdf )
• Laundry, Dry-cleaning and Garment Services  ( http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/publications/files/Section4_eng.pdf )
• Metal Products Industry  ( http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/publications/files/Section4_eng.pdf )
• Recycling Industry  ( http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/publications/files/Section4_eng.pdf )
• Textiles and Clothing Industry
• Vehicle Repair and Services

• Environmental Guide for Smart Business
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