Welcome to the Penang Green Office Project

Briefing

Penang Green Council

Established by the Penang State Government in 2011 Non-profit governmental organisation Nurtures, facilitates and coordinates environmental projects and causes in Penang

Vision Penang as a green state that is clean, safe and harnesses green technology.

Mission To enable, empower and enrich all stakeholders to practice sustainable development that protects

the environment and quality of life.

Main Objectives 1) To carry out activities & programs to realize the State

Government vision of making Penang a Green State by preserving and conserving the environment; to improve the quality of life with the assistance and co-operation of all stakeholders, related governmental or non-governmental organizations and the private sector corporations.

2) To be a platform or forum to identify, discuss and undertake projects, surveys, investigations on sustainable development in Penang as well as to carry out and enforce the policies and aspirations of the State Government.

3) To promote green industries and sustainable development that utilizes resources today in a manner that can still be utilized tomorrow.

PGC Programs & Projects

Green School Award

Collaboration with MPPP and MPSP 2 categories: - Primary Schools - High Schools

3rd year of the program

Penang Green Citizens Program

Green Partners

Kampungku/ Komunitiku, Bersih & Hijau (* My Clean & Green Community)

Objectives 1. To increase awareness of rural communities on the Zero Waste concept and the importance of waste segregation

2. To reduce open burning in the rural area

Launching of Zero Waste Corner

3. Dewan JKKK Taman Alma Jaya

1. JKKK Kubang Semang 2. Dewan JKKK Mahsuri

Bayan Baru

Penang Green Expo 2012

Mock-up of a Green office –

Penang Green Office Project

Sponsored by:

Penang Green Office Project

Objective

To support PGC's vision of Penang as a Green State by adopting the Green Office Concept through education and implementation of Green Initiatives in the office

Which Countries Have Started

Green Office Initiatives?

Singapore Australia New Zealand Hong Kong Finland

amongst others….

Committee Members

* Penang Green Council * STEC Technology * UPEN (Unit Perancang Ekonomi Negeri) * Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang (MPPP) * Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Perai (MPSP) * Perbadanan Bekalan Air (PBA) * Department of Environment (DOE) * Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) * Forestry Department * Frepenca/ Osram * Malaysian Association of Hotels (Penang Chapter) * The Association of Banks in Malaysia * Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM)

8 Criteria for the Green Office transformation

Purchasing Office Equipment & Stationery- Green Principles Waste Reduction & Recycling Energy Conservation Water Conservation Paper Usage Control Printer, Photocopier, Fax & Ink Cartridge Control Indoor Air Quality Improvement Employee and Community Engagement

Who should participate ?

Public Sector Offices Government departments GLCs

Private Sector Offices (must be a registered business) Factories Banks Supermarkets Hotels Trade/ Business Groups NGOs

How do I participate

Just 3 Simple Steps…..

1. Register @ www.pgc.com.my

2. Answer the Questions in the Assessment Tool

* Your Office will be eligible for a site audit if your readiness rating is at least 70% *

3. Finally, indicate your interest for a site audit to be certified as a

Penang Green Office !

Terms & Conditions

Administration fee of RM 300 will be charged for a site audit The Penang Green Office Project certification is valid for 2 years Offices will need to reapply for re-certification after 2 years

Benefits of Participation A certification plaque and certificate The right to use the Penang Green Office logo on company letterheads, correspondence, advertisements and other publicity materials Participation in the award presentation ceremony Participating department / company name to be published in the PGC website ½ page advertisement in Buletin Mutiara

Closing date for site audit application is :

31st December 2012

Contact us at … Penang Green Council Tingkat 47, KOMTAR, Penang10503 Malaysia +604-250 3321/ 2 +604-250 3323 info@pgc.com.my

Any questions ?

Thank You