The HKGL Scheme is an independent, non-profit-making and voluntary scheme for the certification of environmentally preferable products launched by Green Council (GC). The scheme sets environmental standards and awards "Green Label" to products that are qualified regarding their environment performance. As with all eco-labelling programs, the aim is to encourage manufacturers to supply products with good environmental performance and provide a convenient means for consumers to recognise products that are more environmentally responsible, thus promoting a more sustainable pattern of consumption. In establishing the standards, HKGLS draws from relevant international standards and is benchmarked with well-developed eco-labels to ensure credibility of the standards.

WeatherPro®-L, with its unique performance, has proved to be excellent substitute for plywood and cement board for applications in wet area of public housing. We now take pleasure in announcing that Soben FirePro® and Soben MultiPro® (category: Fire Protection Board) have been admitted onto the Hong Kong Housing Authority – Hong Kong Housing Department Estate Management Division Reference Lists of Material Suppliers as of December 2008. In order to be included in the list, Soben has to satisfy all the listing criteria such as Quality Management System accreditation, relevant proven performance / work record, compliance with specification and testing requirements, etc.