(12 February 2015) —Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (“Lukfook” / the “Group”) (Stock Code: 00590) is pleased to announce that the Group’s subsidiary Luk Fook Jewellery (Guangzhou) Company Limited and the Group’s associate company Lee Fook Diamond & Jewellery (Guangzhou) Company Limited won the “5 Years + Entrant”, “Green Participant” and “Green Medalist” respectively in the “Hang Seng Pan Pearl River Delta Environmental Awards 2013/14”, in recognition of the Group’s participation and contribution to environmental protection.
In addition, the Group’s subsidiary Maxigood (Guangzhou) Jewellery Company Limited has successfully passed the audit of the “Hong Kong – Guangdong Cleaner Production Partners Recognition Scheme” jointly organized by the Environment Bureau of Hong Kong, the Economic & Information Commission of Guangdong Province and major trade and industry associations in Hong Kong, and was commended as “Hong Kong – Guangdong Cleaner Production Partners (Manufacturing)” to recognize its dedication to cleaner production.
Mr. Wong Wai Sheung, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Group said, “The Group is honoured to receive several environmental awards recently. We are grateful to the organizers for their recognition of our efforts in environmental protection. The Group strives to be a green enterprise and incorporates relevant strategies in every aspect of its business. The Group also implements sustainable initiatives in areas such as energy saving, waste management and carbon reduction into its manufacturing, administration and daily retail operations. Looking ahead, we will continue to pursue sustainable development to provide better products and services to our customers, and endeavour to fulfil our environmental responsibility.”
About the “Hang Seng Pan Pearl River Delta Environmental Awards”
Co-organized by the ”One-One-One Programme”, the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and Hang Seng Bank, the “Hang Seng Pan Pearl River Delta Environmental Awards 2013/14” aims to recognize and encourage sound environmental practices by enterprises and reduce pollution in the region. The presentation ceremony was held on 2 February at Hang Seng Head Office in Central. Mr. Wong Kam-sing, JP, Secretary for the Environment was the officiating guest. Mr. Au Kwok Kau, Group General Manager, received the award on behalf of the Group.
About the “Hong Kong – Guangdong Cleaner Production Partners Recognition Scheme”
The Environment Bureau of Hong Kong, in collaboration with the Economic & Information Technology Commission of Guangdong Province and major trade and industry associations in Hong Kong launched a five-year “Cleaner Production Partnership Programme” (the Programme) in April 2008. Professional advice and technical support is provided under the Programme to encourage and facilitate Hong Kong-owned factories in the Pearl River Delta region to adopt cleaner production technologies and practices, thereby making a positive contribution to improving the air quality and the regional environment. To further galvanize the efforts in promoting cleaner production, the Hong Kong and Guangdong governments jointly launched the “Hong Kong – Guangdong Cleaner Production Partners Recognition Scheme” in August 2009, awarding commendations to those Hong Kong-owned enterprises which demonstrate active participation in cleaner production. The presentation ceremony was held at Zhudao Guest House, Guangzhou on 5 February. Mr. Lo Kwong Fat, Director and Deputy Production Director of the Group’s subsidiary Maxigood Enterprises, received the commendation on behalf of the Group.
Photo of the Ceremony:
Mr. Au Kwok Kau, Group General Manager, received the award on behalf of the Group
Mr. Lo Kwong Fat, Director and Deputy Production Director
of the Group’s subsidiary Maxigood Enterprises, received
the commendation on behalf of the Group.
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