OVERVIEW OF GREEN PURCHASING IN MALAYSIA

AUGUSTINE KOHSECRETARY GENERAL GPNM/COUNCIL MEMBER IGPN

6‐8 FEBRUARY 2014SAPPORO, JAPAN

ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

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Awareness; Expertise

Cost effectiveness- “Green vs Conventional”

Response from local industries and suppliers

Local market & products

Guideline and procedure for green procurement

Evaluation - impacts of green procurement & Monitoring SOURCE: MGTC

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Current Initiatives

GovernmentConsumers

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Industries & Manufacturers

Cross Cutting Issue

Products & Services

Coordination, Collaboration,

Monitoring & Evaluation

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1‐GOVERNMENT 

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Initiatives AchievementsLegal Framework (GGP Laws/Acts/ Regulations/ Action Plan)

• Setup GGP Steering Committee (Led by Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water)

• Study on Sustainable Consumption & Production (SCP), Policy Support for Malaysia

• Developed GGP Short Term Action Plan (2013‐2015)

Capacity Building • Endorsement by Ministry Level for implementing MyHIJAU Programme‐Labelling, Procurement, Directory and Industry & SMEs DevelopmentSOURCE: MGTC

SCP Policy Framework

National  SCP Blueprint / SCP Input  to 11th Malaysia Plan 

Effective Coordination Industry Consumers

Addressing the Change of Patterns and Behaviour

Key Sectors

National SCP Focal Point (EPU)

Mapping the State of Play

SCP Indicators and Monitoring 

Networking and Synergies

SCP CEPA

Sustainable Sourcing

Sustainable Production‐Operation

Sustainable Distribution

Sustainable Products and Services

Sustainable Waste Management

Government Green Procurement (GGP)

Sustainable Building

Sustainable Food

Sustainable Transport

Sustainable Tourism

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Sustainable Buying, Use, Disposal

Sustainable Life‐styles

SCP- Sustainable Consumption & Production

SOURCE: MGTC

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MyHIJAU Ecolabel Programme

Sustainable Consumption

www.greendirectory.my

MyHIJAU Labelling

MyHIJAU Directory

MyHIJAU Procurement

Sustainable Production

MyHIJAU Industry & SMEs

SOURCE: MGTC

2‐INDUSTRIES/MANUFACTURERS

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Initiatives AchievementsAwareness and Knowledge

• Launching of MyHIJAU Industry & SMEs Programme 

Capacity Building • Skill development such as Green Productivity, Clean Production, Environmental Management System & Energy Managers

• GreenTAG Coaching Session for local manufacturers towards Eco Labelling Scheme

Government Assistance & Funding

• Green Technology Financing Scheme (GTFS)‐ RM 3.5 Billion

SOURCE: MGTC

3‐ PRODUCTS & SERVICES

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Initiatives AchievementsSetup Green Labelling System 

• Launching of Green Labelling System (MyHIJAU Label) 2012 ‐ coordinate all green labels in Malaysia

• Approval of Eco Label Accreditation Scheme for Certification Bodies (ACB) 2012 

Directory/Database • Launching of GPNM Eco Product Directory 2010 & Malaysia Green Directory in 2012 

SOURCE: MGTC

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Green Labelling System(MyHIJAU Label)

Green Labelling Schemes Sectors Logo Scheme Developers/Certification Body

SIRIM Eco Labelling Scheme Manufacturing & Services

SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.

Malaysia Farm Certification Scheme for Good Agriculture Practice (SALM)

AgricultureDepartment of Agriculture

Malaysia Organic Scheme (SOM)

AgricultureDepartment of Agriculture

Malaysia Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS)

ForestryMalaysia Timber 

Certification Council (MTCC)

Energy Efficiency Rating & Labelling Scheme 

EnergyEnergy Commission (ST)

Water Efficient Products Labelling Scheme

Water National Water Services Commission (SPAN)

SOURCE: MGTC

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SIRIM Eco Labelling Scheme No. PCD Code  Product Criteria No. of 

CompaniesNo. of Model

1 ECO 03 Biodegradable Cleaning Agents 6 382 ECO 04 Recycled Paper  1 23 ECO 05 Bio‐fibre Composite Construction Material 2 484 ECO 08 Fabric Care Product 1 15 ECO 14 Recycled Rubber Products 1 16 ECO 19 Paints 20 1977 ECO 20 Clay Roof Tiles 1 48 ECO 21 Fibre Cement 2 39 ECO 22 Ceramic Tiles 3 1210 ECO 23 Masonry Units 8 3811 ECO 28 Paper Printed Material 1 1112 ECO 29 Cement 6 2613 ECO 31 Flat Glass Products 1 614 ECO 32 Coated Flat Steel Products 1 915 ECO 33 Concrete Roofing Tiles 1 116 ECO 35 Carpet 1 3

TOTAL 56 400SOURCE: MGTC

4‐ CONSUMERS & USERS

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Initiatives AchievementsPublic Education on Green Technology

• Publication ‐ Introduction on Green Technology for 

SMEs and Entrepreneurs‐ GPP Roadmaps 

Promotion and Campaign

• Seminar, roadshow and briefing to consumers & users

Exhibition and Conference

• International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM)  & Green Productivity Expo (GPX) by GPNM

SOURCE: MGTC

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International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM)

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

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Expert Meeting on Government Green Procurement 2012(APO/MPC)

Green Productivity Expo (GPX): International Green Purchasing Conference Malaysia  2013 (GPNM/MPC)

SAFE AND GREEN WORKSHOPS (CITYNET/CIFAL)GPX2014: World Congress on Recycling, Malaysia, August 

2014 (MINISTRY OF HOUSING URBAN WELL BEING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT/UNITED CITIES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS) 

5‐ CROSS CUTTING ISSUES

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Initiatives AchievementsDatabase and Information (example: portal and website)

• GreenTech Malaysia’s Portal;• www.greentechmalaysia.my

• Eco Product Data Base

Communication • Facebook, Youtube, Twitter etc

SOURCE: MGTC

6‐ COORDINATION, COLLABORATION, MONITORING & EVALUATION

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Initiative Achievements

National, Regional and International levels

• Establishment of National Green Technology & Climate Change Council (MTHPI) and Working Groups

• Collaboration with international associations such as Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) and International Green Purchasing Network (IGPN)‐ GPNM

• ASEAN+3 GGP/EL Expert Network by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SOURCE: MGTC

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National & Global Networking

National Green Technology & Climate Change Council (MTHPI)

SOURCE: MGTC

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Future Directions: GPNs & Support

NetworksInternational GPN Limited

AwarenessCampaignEko Bazaar

Training and Consultancy

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CONFERENCE/EXPOGPX, IGEM

CertificationGreen Procurer

Green Recyclers

International Government

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