Enterprises Cherish Water Campaign Awards Ceremony commends over 1 000 commercial and industrial organisations for water conservation (with photos)

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     The Water Supplies Department (WSD) and the Green Council jointly organised the Enterprises Cherish Water Campaign (ECH2O) and held the 2nd ECH2O Awards Ceremony today (August 11) to commend the outstanding contributions to water conservation by the participating commercial and industrial organisations, their premises, and staff. Officiating guests at the ceremony included the Director of Water Supplies, Mr Roger Wong, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Green Council, Ms Linda Ho.

     This campaign continues to receive enthusiastic support from the commercial and industrial sectors, with participation increasing from over 600 organisations or premises during the first campaign to more than 1 000 organisations during the current one. Since the campaign's launch in 2022, all participating organisations or premises have achieved an aggregate reduction of total water consumption over these years amounting to about 1.6 million cubic metres, which is equivalent to 640 Olympic-size swimming pools.

     In his speech at the ceremony, Mr Wong said that under the impact of global climate change, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent, and are placing unprecedented pressure on water resources management. The Government has implemented the Total Water Management Strategy, with an emphasis on strengthening water conservation and exploiting diversified water resources to ensure sustainable use of water resources. He highlighted that non-domestic water consumption accounts for about 40 per cent of fresh water consumption in Hong Kong, and most of it is closely related to use in commercial and industrial sectors. Active participation in the ECH2O is therefore crucial in driving water-saving efforts. He praised participating organisations for their innovative approaches, and for implementing various water-saving initiatives, with some even formulating 10-year water conservation plans, reflecting a forward-thinking commitment.

     The ECH2O provides a collaborative platform for commercial and industrial organisations to cherish water together through various initiatives, including the signing of a charter, appointment of an ECH2O Manager, promotion and education, promoting the installation of water-saving devices and recognition programmes, etc, to encourage non-domestic consumers to reduce water consumption, thereby contributing to Hong Kong's goal of moving towards a water-saving city.

     The awards presented at this ceremony included the Grand Cherishing Water Promotion Award, Outstanding ECH2O Manager Award, and Grand Water Reuse and Recycling Award. The Cherishing Water Recognition Award and the Water Efficient Device Installation Commendation Scheme were also presented to encourage industry participation. The list of winners is available on the ECH2O website (www.greencouncil.org/ech2o).

Ends/Monday, August 11, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:03

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The Water Supplies Department and the Green Council jointly organised the Enterprises Cherish Water Campaign (ECH2O) and held the 2nd ECH2O Awards Ceremony today (August 11) to commend the outstanding contributions to water conservation by the participating commercial and industrial organisations, their premises, and staff. Photo shows the Director of Water Supplies, Mr Roger Wong, delivering a speech at the event.