Certificates
IAQwise Certificate
Who can apply?
Offices and indoor public areas of local companies and organisations as well as their functional units that primarily operate within Hong Kong are welcome. The applicant should plan to apply or hold a valid IAQ Certificate issued by a Certification Issuing Body under the IAQ Certification Scheme for Offices and Public Places (IAQ Certification Scheme) implemented by the Environmental Protection Department.
The IAQ Certificates and Labels for certification are provided below for reference:
Benefits
The IAQwi$e Certificate recognises companies / organisations for their commitment to and efforts in environmental protection through improving indoor air quality (IAQ). Certificate holders can enjoy many benefits, such as -
Enhance productivity and competitiveness
Obtain technical assistance with IAQ Practices
Improve the quality of life
Awarded a prestigious IAQwi$e Certificate
Recognise and publicise achievement in IAQ achievements
Participate in HKAEE
Recognised by other Environmental Protection Award Programmes and Schemes
| Programme | Benefits for IAQwi$e Certificate Holders |
|---|---|
| BOCHK Corporate Low-Carbon Environmental Leadership Awards 2023 | 1 bonus point on top of the full marks of the BOCHK Corporate Environmental Leadership Awards. More Details |
| BEAM Plus | 1 credit in BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Version 3.0 – Comprehensive Scheme; or 1 bonus credit in BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Version 2.0 – Comprehensive Scheme; or 1 credit in Materials and Waste Aspects under BEAM Plus Existing Buildings Version 2.1 – Selective Scheme. More Details |
| Caring Company Scheme | Eligible to earn designated points in the Environmental Sustainability section of Form B under the Caring Company Scheme. More Details |
| Green Office Awards Labelling Scheme (GOALS) | Recognised as having fulfilled two Green Office Best Practice Criteria under the Green Office Awards Labelling Scheme (GOALS). More Details |
| Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance (HKGSA) Award | 1 bonus point in Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance Award assessment. More Details |
Enjoy Discounts on other Green Mark and Label Schemes
| Scheme | Discount offered to IAQwi$e Certificate Holders |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Green Mark Certification Scheme | Discount on application fee and quarterly surveillance fee for each first application for the Hong Kong Green Mark Certification Scheme. More Details |
| Hong Kong Green Label Scheme | Discount on application fees for each first application for the Hong Kong Green Label Scheme. More Details |
Certification Criteria- Levels, Requirements and Validity
There are three levels of the IAQwi$e Certificate, namely basic, good and excellent, depending on the extent of achievement as illustrated below.
Certification Process
Companies / organisations can join the Certificate all year round. The diagram below will guide you through the certification process.
