Lee Kum Kee wins Packaging Reduction Charter Gold Award
Food manufacturer Lee Kum Kee received the Gold Award in the Packaging Reduction Charter for implementing sustainable material reduction strategies across production lines
HONG KONG, CHINA – Lee Kum Kee Sauce, a century-old brand, has been awarded the Gold Award in the inaugural Packaging Reduction Charter by Hong Kong's Environmental Protection Department. Established in 2025, the charter encourages businesses to reduce packaging, promote waste reduction, and support carbon neutrality. Lee Kum Kee, a pioneer in signing the charter, was recognized for its commitment to sustainable packaging.
Jan Ling, Vice President - Technical Business Development at Lee Kum Kee, accepted the award alongside Dr. Chui Ho Kwong, Director of Environmental Protection Department. The award highlights the company's dedication to integrating sustainable development into its operations, optimizing packaging design for efficiency and recyclability, and continuously refining packaging to reduce weight and enhance recyclability.
Since 2002, Lee Kum Kee has reduced glass bottle weights, saving 10 tonnes of glass in 2025 alone, and saved over 200 tonnes of carton material annually. Over 95% of its packaging materials are recyclable.
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