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PETA Asia Limited

Environment and Animals

PETA entities have more than 9 million members and supporters globally. PETA Asia is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. It operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way and focuses on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment business. It also works on a variety of other issues, including spaying and neutering and the killing of “pests.” PETA Asia works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns. Located in Hong Kong, PETA Asia is the base for animal-rights campaigns across Asia, a region that is home to more than one-third of the world’s population. PETA Asia may be young, but it has already created quite a stir with attention-grabbing ads and groundbreaking protests in countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and Japan, where public demonstrations are rare. PETA Asia has already won victories big and small for animals—from shutting down a roadside zoo in Vietnam to distributing more than 35,000 vegetarian starter kits in the Philippines.

China Exploration And Research Society Limited

Arts and Culture and HumanitiesEnvironment and Animals

The China Exploration & Research Society (CERS) is the pre-eminent non-profit organization in exploration, research, conservation to nature and culture, and education about remote China and its adjacent areas. CERS’ vision is to become a model for equitable conservation, complementing sustainable development in the 21st Century. Pilot projects we undertake, though geographically located in China, should allow for replication or serve as case studies for other parts of the world. The spirit of exploration, exemplified by our innovative approach to answering the problems we encounter, permeates all aspects of our organization. It is this spirit, inherent to all mankind, which CERS seeks to perpetuate. The mission of the China Exploration and Research Society is to enrich the understanding of our cultural and natural heritage.

Endeavour Environmental Education Foundation Limited

EducationEnvironment and Animals

Endeavour Environment Education Foundation was established in Hong Kong on January 22, 2020. The venue of the foundation is in a private environmental protection site with a total area of 120,000 square feet in Kam Tsin Village, Sheung Shui. The site brings together various professional environmental protection organizations/companies, including food waste recycling, organic planting, and plastic recycling. , Microalgae cultivation, electric buses and other projects.

Action Sports Foundation Limited

Environment and AnimalsHealth

Mission: Through action and sports activities, train and encourage participants to live a healthy life, be responsible for self and the community, and to provide career possibilities via progressive trainings to individuals, hence in achieving Hong Kong's sustainability in long term. Vision: To build a healthy, responsible and sustainable Hong Kong.

Eco-Vision (Charity) Limited

Environment and AnimalsPublic and Societal Benefit

Eco-Vision is an environmental organization focused on promoting sustainability and ecological awareness.

Civic Exchange

Human ServicesPublic and Societal Benefit

Civic Exchange is an independent Hong Kong public-policy think tank established in 2000. OUR MISSION We use in-depth research and dialogue to inform policy and engage stakeholders on addressing environmental and development challenges in Hong Kong. Our research covers four areas that make up a liveable city: environmental, economic, social, and governance. Civic Exchange has been ranked among the top 50 environmental think tanks in the world by the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania since 2011.

Green Peng Chau Association

Environment and AnimalsPublic and Societal Benefit

Green Peng Chau Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 by a group of islanders and young people, who love and care about the nature and Peng Chau. We are committed to promote public awareness and environmental education, concentrating on Peng Chau's environment and local culture. Our long term goal is to help the locals to build a sustainable economy based on the Island's unique culture and environment. Ecotourism, Organic Farming and Green Market are a few examples of work that is proceeding to achieve this goal.

Hong Kong Dog Rescue Limited

Environment and Animals

HKDR was founded in 2003 for the specific purpose of saving dogs and puppies from the Hong Kong Government’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) Animal Management Centres, where around 10,000 dogs and puppies are destroyed every year. A lot them of were family pets that have been abandoned on the street or in country parks, while others have been directly surrendered. Many are puppies that are the result of irresponsible owners not desexing their pets, or are those born to abandoned or stray dogs. They all have one thing in common and that is that they are homeless and unwanted, and have just four days to live unless they are chosen for re-homing. HKDR is funded solely by private donations, sponsorship through the Life Saver Club programme, the sale of HKDR merchandise and fundraising events. All of the dogs and puppies that HKDR take in for re-homing are health checked, vaccinated, given flea, tick and heartworm prevention and de-sexed. Those who require additional veterinary treatment or surgery are given the best available. Dogs with behaviour problems are rehabilitated using Positive Reinforcement training methods to make them ready for adoption. HKDR relies heavily on the time and efforts of dedicated volunteers to be able to operate and many of the important functions of the organisation are handled solely by such volunteers, such as our Foster and Life Saver Club programmes, and even the Volunteer Coordination itself. HKDR is proud to be a No Kill Organisation, meaning that no dog under our care will be euthanised for any reason other than when it is the only humane option.

Green Come True (Hong Kong) Limited

EducationEnvironment and Animals

GREEN COME TRUE is an environmental charity organization with the purpose of promoting green living culture and promoting environmental education in Hong Kong. The members are composed of a group of people who love environmental protection, and each of them assists the daily operation of the association in the form of volunteers. Vision: Promote green living culture and make Hong Kong a green city. Mission: To provide sustainable education to enable the public to understand the environmental issues facing Hong Kong today, and to promote the practice of green concepts in daily life.

Clean Air Network

Environment and Animals

Our vision is to clean up Hong Kong’s air. To achieve this vision, CAN is dedicated to driving policy and behavioural change to improve Hong Kong’s air quality. Without losing sight on air pollution from regional activities, marine vessels and power plants, our current primary focus is on roadside pollution and indoor air impact. Our Strategies Build knowledge We build knowledge and understanding among experts and the public. Collaborate strategically We identify, connect and amplify the resources of stakeholders both in Hong Kong and worldwide. A strong network is formed. Advocate solutions We work constantly to find and advocate the sustainable solutions for the future that our government can put into action today. Landmark legislations and policies are implemented with our strong lobbying.

World Green Organisation

Environment and AnimalsHuman Services

The World Green Organisation (WGO) is an independent non-governmental organisation concerned with environmental conservation and environmentally related livelihood and economic affairs.

EcoDrive Hong Kong Limited

Environment and AnimalsPublic and Societal Benefit

EcoDrive promotes the awareness and reduction of single use plastic in Hong Kong through education, connecting with corporates, and providing possible solutions. By motivating and driving each individual to make a lifestyle change, we believe together we can make a difference. ​Single use plastics are polluting our cities and our oceans. It is affecting our environment and contributing to health problems in humans and animals. Our organization is focused on promoting change.

Environmental Technologies Foundation Limited

Environment and AnimalsHuman Services

EnviroTech Foundation (ETF) is established in 2007. We are a Hong Kong based government recognized charitable organization (File No: 91/9253) dedicated to empowering sustainable development with environmental technologies in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta in mainland China. The inspiration for the foundation is derived from Founding President, Dr William CG Ko who devotes his lifetime service to Hong Kong’s water supplies, in improving the quality and quantity of water supply from the East River. He participated in all the 4 stages of improvement in the East River water supply. As an engineer helping Assistant Director (AD) Lau in Stage I, as a senior engineer helping AD Leung in Stage II, as the AD himself in Stage III and as the Director of Water Supplies in Stage IV. He has thus been called “Father of East River Supply to Hong Kong”. We are an advocate for sustainable business solutions and a platform for exploring the latest development and best practices of low carbon and other environmental technologies. Our vision is to connect people, ideas and resources to solving climate change challenges and environmental problems in both Hong Kong and our motherland – the People’s Republic of China. Our Vision EnviroTech Foundation (ETF) is a charitable organization empowering sustainability. We serve as the platform to share the latest environmental technologies. Our Mission Our mission is to raise awareness and encourage broader application via advisory, education, training and events. We partner with business, government and community to foster a sustainable future.

Consumers Acting For People And The Environment Limited

Environment and AnimalsPublic and Societal Benefit

Consumers Acting for People and the Environment Limited (CAPE) is a non-profit organization that was established in 2003. In 2005, CAPE gained charitable status and has been tax-exempt under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Hong Kong). We are the first NGO in Hong Kong to emphasize the role of consumers in acting for environmental issues. While generally regarded as a green group, we define ourselves as a grassroots group that focuses on how modern consumption patterns have detrimental effects on the environment and on the lives of both modern and tribal peoples. The world is full of living beings of which the human race is only one species. However, our daily consumption exploits nature. Indigenous and traditional cultures recognize that they are but a part of a community of plant, animal, and spirit beings, and live in harmony with the land and the complex ecological systems upon which they depend. Our mission is to build a sense of responsibility and stewardship, thus shifting behavior towards responsible consumption.

Friends of the Country Parks

Environment and AnimalsPublic and Societal Benefit

郊友會乃一非牟利機構，成立於一九九二年，由現任或已退任之郊野公園及海岸公園委員會 (Country and Marine Parks Board) 委員和熱心人士組成。郊友會並無行政支出，所以收支全數用於推廣郊野活動的工作。該會以推動本港郊野公園的發展及鼓勵市民善用郊區自然資源為目的。郊友會 為郊野公園活動最為重要的非政府伙伴，於一九九五年，共贊助超過一千萬修建衛奕信徑。於千禧年間，郊野公園之友會協助多個企業於郊野公園建立「企業林」， 又於近年致力出版一系列「放眼大自然」的書籍，深受市民歡迎。在過去十年間，郊友會贊助郊野活動的經費共超過500萬。 郊野公園之友會致力協助郊野公園及海岸公園的工作，是其最重要的非政府伙伴。由於所有委員都是義務性質，並無行政支出，所以收入都可以全數用於推廣郊野公園及海岸公園的工作上。為此，我們得到大量有共同信念的專業人手以義務形式協助出版一系列的大自然刊物。我們亦誠邀與我們有共同信念的個人及機構一同參與，支持及贊助本會的活動。

Gaia Education Limited

EducationEnvironment and Animals

Is a non-profit organization in Hong Kong dedicated to nature education. They operate two main initiatives: Heung She Natural School and Gaia Playgroup. Mission: Gaia Education's mission is to provide holistic education that fosters a deep connection with nature, cultivates curiosity, and encourages a sense of responsibility towards the environment. They aim to: - Connect children with nature: Provide opportunities for children to experience and learn from the natural world through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and experiential learning. - Cultivate a love for learning: Foster a lifelong love of learning by creating a stimulating and engaging environment where children can explore their interests and develop their potential. - Promote environmental awareness: Instill a sense of responsibility towards the environment and inspire children to become stewards of nature.

Green Council

EducationEnvironment and Animals

The Green Council is a non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt charitable (Ref. No.: 91/6063) environmental stewardship organisation and certification body (Reg. No.: HKCAS-027) of Hong Kong established in 2000. A group of individuals from different sectors of industry and academics shared the vision to help build Hong Kong into a world-class green city for the future. They formed the Green Council with the aim of encouraging the industrial and commercial sectors to include environmental protection in their management and production processes. ​ With the motto of “Conservation begins with Education”, the Green Council is fully committed to provide continued education and training on sustainable procurement, environmental management, waste management, energy conservation, etc. 3 Primary Objectives 1. Raise public awareness for the need of a better environment 2. Encourage and improve environmental management and performance of local industries 3. Promote the image of Hong Kong as a city that gives high importance to environmental protection

reDress Limited

Environment and Animals

Redress is a Hong Kong-based pioneering environmental charity working to educate and empower the fashion industry and consumers to reduce clothing’s negative environmental impact by shifting to circular solutions. Redress achieves this in a number of different ways largely driven by two pillars: waste prevention through educating fashion professionals, educators and the public; and waste transformation by providing consumer solutions for unwanted clothing through Get Redressed Month and Takeback programme. In 2021, Redress collected 48.1 tonnes of clothing through the Hong Kong Takeback programme, redistributing the clothing for reuse, resale and recycling and reducing textile waste.

Plastic Free Seas Limited

Environment and Animals

Plastic Free Seas (PFS) focuses on education to teach not only about the problems of plastic marine pollution but also the solutions people need to take on and push for to reduce the scourge of plastic polluting Hong Kong waters and beyond. To date PFS has worked in over 120 Hong Kong schools with an outreach of more than 33,000 students. PFS also initiates action campaigns at individual, community, corporate and government levels.

Asia Environmental Foundation Limited

Environment and Animals

Asia Environmental Foundation, established in 2006, is a non-profit organisation in Hong Kong aiming at promoting environmental protection and conservation. Asia Environmental Foundation increases public awareness about environmental protection and conservation by providing funding to organise, plan, formulate, promote and implement programmes, activities or schemes for the purpose of environmental protection and conservation, and carries out disaster relief and recovery work. Asia Environmental Foundation is a charitable organisation* and we are supported administratively by professionals donating their time free of charge. This means that all funds donated to Asia Environmental Foundation will be fully utilised for environmental protection and conservation.

Greenpeace East Asia

Environment and AnimalsPublic and Societal Benefit

Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs positive action. Around the globe, we are standing up with communities, and we are holding governments and corporations accountable. Whether on the streets or at the ballot box, we hold the real power when we work together Our vision We believe optimism is a form of courage. We believe that a billion acts of courage can spark a brighter tomorrow. To that end we model courage, we champion courage, we share stories of courageous acts by our supporters and allies, we invite people out of their comfort zones to take courageous action with us, individually in their daily lives, and in community with others who share our commitment to a better world. A green and peaceful future is our quest. The heroes of our story are all of us who believe that better world is not only within reach, but being built today. 2021 Annual Report - https://www.greenpeace.org/eastasia/publication/7580/annual-report-2021/

Zero Carbon Building

Environment and Animals

Hong Kong’s first zero carbon building, the CIC–Zero Carbon Park (“CIC-ZCP”), since its opening in 2012, acts as a test bed for state-of-the-art eco-building design and continually optimizing its technologies, also serves as an exhibition, education and information center. The CIC-ZCP raises awareness on the importance of green building design locally and internationally, and aspires to boost the public’s ecological value and living in low carbon lifestyle. With more than 200 species of flowers and trees at CIC-ZCP, as Hong Kong’s first urban native woodland, the area’s natural heartland, brings in birds and other animals start creating a very bio-diversified environment, to make it become a lush and vibrant sanctuary for visitors to relax. Most importantly, to create a paradigm shift towards sustainable living, and function as ‘green lungs’ for the high-density environment, breathing clean air and new life into Hong Kong. CIC-Zero Carbon Park (CIC-ZCP) is to serve as an exhibition centre, an education center and an information center for zero/low carbon building design and technologies, as well as promoting low carbon living in Hong Kong. It shall showcase the state-of-the-art eco-building design and technologies to the local and international construction industry. Also, it shall raise community awareness of low carbon living in Hong Kong and promote behavioral changes towards low carbon living. Moreover, it shall disseminate the latest information on low/zero carbon building technologies and share the smart city practices with industry stakeholders.

Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited

Environment and AnimalsPublic and Societal Benefit

The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) is a non-profit, member-led organisation established in 2009 and has become a public body under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance since 2016. The HKGBC strives to promote the standard and development of sustainable buildings in Hong Kong. The HKGBC also aims to raise green building awareness by engaging the government, the industry and the public, and to develop practical solutions for Hong Kong’s unique, subtropical built environment of high-rise, high density urban area, leading Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and to become a world’s exemplar of green building development. Our passion for a sustainable built environment is the motivating force to achieve our goals. The wide experience and deep insight of our members and experts is the underlying foundation for real results. Our Vision To help save the planet and improve the wellbeing of the people of Hong Kong by transforming the city into a greener built environment. Our Mission To lead market transformation by advocating green policies to the Government; introducing green building practices to all stakeholders; setting design, construction and management standards for the building profession; and promoting green living to the people of Hong Kong.

DnD Fund Limited

Environment and Animals

豆丼之家行動基金為香港慈善機構之一（慈善機構牌照：91/16600），其宗旨是團結愛貓界人士，以流浪貓的長遠和整體利益為根本，為各公共服務機構、部門及廣大群眾提供多元化和全面的活動，以及政策研究、分析、安排和合作，以讓領養和不棄養的概念及風氣得以提倡和廣傳。歡迎各界善心人仕協助推廣、捐助物資及提供你們的義工時間。 願景及使命： 提升愛護動物意識，支持及安排領養活動。 服務： 跟不同愛護動物機構、義工團體 及不同界別通力合作，研究有關流浪貓咪和棄養問題，同時合作安排活動，協助、組織貓義工及各貓舍，討論如何有效幫助它們建立及得到一個温暖的家。