Driving Carbon Reduction – HK Green Tableware Platform and Yang Jiang Rich Bamboo & Wood Products use the SGS S-Carbon digital carbon management platform

Hong Kong is set to make a significant environmental stride by banning nine types of single-use plastics from April 22, 2024, and will escalate its efforts in 2025 by prohibiting restaurants from offering or selling disposable plastic items. This move underscores the growing global momentum towards sustainability, with "Plastic Free" initiatives and carbon reduction becoming driving trends. To effectively manage their corporate greenhouse gas emissions, SGS celebrates the commitment of tableware manufacturers Hong Kong Green Tableware Platform Limited and Yang Jiang Rich Bamboo & Wood Products Co. Ltd. These companies have embraced the SGS S-Carbon digital carbon management platform, a tool designed to digitize and centralize data, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to assess their carbon footprint across various dimensions. The platform enables the identification and implementation of effective carbon reduction strategies, paving the way for sustainable development.

Reducing carbon across the supply chain

Billy Lai, Deputy Director of SGS Hong Kong Business Assurance, said: "Carbon reduction is not a task reserved for large corporations alone. SMEs play a crucial role in the supply chain and must actively engage in sustainability efforts. The SGS S-Carbon digital carbon management platform empowers SMEs to calculate both Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, in line with the GHG Protocol's standards for measuring and reporting. This enables SMEs to strategically reduce both their direct and indirect carbon emissions through cost-effective measures, aligning with the green standards expected by partners. By proactively adopting these practices, SMEs not only bolster their green credentials but also enhance their production capacity and competitiveness."

Simon Wong, Managing Director of Hong Kong's Green Tableware Platform, said: “SGS S-Carbon digital carbon management platform enables us to fulfil our social responsibility and prepare for future carbon reduction. We will recommend more partners to use the S-Carbon digital carbon management platform to build a carbon-free future together.”

Doris Liu, Business Representative for Yang Jiang Rich Bamboo & Wood Products Co. Ltd, said: "Learning that the Green Tableware Platform uses SGS S-Carbon digital carbon management platform for carbon emissions calculations inspired us to join forces. In today's world, where environmental sustainability is a critical market demand, taking proactive steps towards carbon reduction not only aligns with our values but significantly boosts our competitive edge in the marketplace."