Eco-Industrial Park in Guangdong and SMEs from Hong Kong: Challenges, Opportunities and Initiatives

Background  SMEs from Hong Kong tend to move from Dongguan to the hinterland  Less-developed townships offer concessions and incentives for the relocation

Local Authorities and Their Initiatives:  Direct Responsibilities  Park Planning  Monitoring and Mentoring to Internalize Environmentality  Financial Support for SMEs  Incentives for ISO14001 Certification  Branding and Commercial Viability

Direct Responsibilities  Accountability to the town people  Sustainable development and long-term benefits of the town  Close contact and monitor  Coordination and synergy

Park Planning  Pollutive manufacturers are to be clustered in the same location with effluent treatment facilities provided by local authorities.  The field for development is to be leveled to the minimum.  Fire-resistant trees are to be maintained for landscape gardening and as fire wall against fire spread.  Recycling and recovery industries are to be matched with other industries for partnership.

Monitoring and Mentoring Environmentality  A team of professionals and experts for walkabout inspection  Preparation for news update and self- help kits  Energy-efficiency and cleaner-production measures  Benchmarking environmental performance against ISO14001 EMS

Financial Support for SMEs  Soft loan with low interest rate granted to any investment within the park for any investment in cleaner production  Frontline employees provided with free training and monetary incentives for compliance with environmental measures

Incentives for ISO14001 Certification  Tax concession  Kudos  Green procurement policy

Branding and Commercial Viability  The eco-industrial park in line with sustainable development gains reputation and brand. Both the industrial park and enterprises within are socially responsible and commercially viable.  Cost savings  Competitive advantage  This is a win-win situation

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