Farmacy HK, an award-winning leader in Smart Mobile Farming technology and a pioneer of the New Green Normal Movement, has prioritised its social mission in recent years, making community-driven urban farming projects a core part of its business. The company is delighted to be recognised for its inclusive sustainability initiatives.
Farmacy HK Triumphs at the 2024 Global Vertical Farming World Award Taking Home The Best Sustainability Initiative Recognition
Farmacy HK shines on the global stage, winning Best Sustainability Initiative at the 2024 Vertical Farming World Awards during the prestigious 5th annual Vertical Farming World Congress in Frankfurt. The Vertical Farming World Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across the global vertical farming industry.
This recognition highlights Farmacy HK’s commitment to sustainability, which is at the heart of its innovative urban farming business. By deploying mobile farms across 200+ locations in Hong Kong and globally, Farmacy HK is driving positive social, environmental, and economic impacts, demonstrating the true potential of sustainable farming in urban communities.
Farmacy HK’s green approach supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by providing communities with fresh, nutritionally rich vegetables within a 5-10 minute walk, enhancing access to healthy food.
Aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education), Farmacy partners with schools, delivering 60,000 educational hours to equip students with essential entrepreneurship, STEM, and sustainability skills. Our technology also advances SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) by saving 93% of water per sqm.
Through SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), each sqm of our farms save 2.23 tons of CO2 annually. Farmacy supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) by donating fresh produce to 800 underprivileged community members yearly and upskilling marginalised groups.
Farmacy also champions SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by reducing retail food waste by 30%.
Farmacy HK was also shortlisted as a finalist for Best Community Impact Initiative and Best Start-up Innovation Achievement at the Vertical Farming World Awards. The company is proud to be recognised on a global stage as it expands its sustainability impact and community initiative impacts to overseas markets, including the Asia Pacific and MAE regions.
Growing Future Entrepreneurs: Nurturing Innovation and Community Impact
Students first learn about hydroponic technology and plant growth, developing a deep appreciation for the vegetables they cultivate. They then pitch their crops to businesses, gaining practical entrepreneurial skills. Smart Farm Labs facilitate hands-on STEM learning, covering IoT devices, environmental sensors, cloud operations, AI automation, and botanical science. Students also tackle social entrepreneurship by designing sustainable, scalable business models that address community needs.
Dr. Pam Lau, Principal of Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School, a participating school, said, “The programme gives students hands-on experience applying STEM and creative problem-solving. Their vegetable donations benefit vulnerable groups while building partnerships with businesses, social enterprises, and NGOs to sustainably support the community.”
So far, students have partnered with NGOs such as Feeding HK and Agents of Change to donate nutrient-rich leafy greens to low-income families. They have established their farms as sustainable, local food sources and have learned to pitch and sell their produce to hotels and restaurants.
Farmacy Recognised with Three Local Prestigious Awards, Including The Grand Award, by the Industry Cares Recognition Scheme, Showcasing its Commitment to Social
Responsibility Initiatives
Farmacy HK’s impactful social responsibility initiatives have been recognised by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and its Committee on Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR Committee) through the Industry Cares Recognition Scheme 2024. Among 115 participants, Farmacy HK triumphed with The Grand Award, The Most Innovative Award, and The Best Social Impact Award in the SME category.
Placing social responsibility at the heart of its commitment to a greener future, Farmacy HK makes sustainable urban farming inclusive through value-driven partnerships that bring decentralised farms to all.
Farmacy HK’s multi-year project, in collaboration with the HSBC HK Community Partnership Programme and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, has positively impacted over 150 students by providing entrepreneurial, culinary and sustainability skills, The initiative has also empowered community centres with fresh plant donations and increased awareness of sustainable sourcing and business opportunities for local restaurants.
Building on this success, Farmacy HK is dedicated to amplifying its positive impact through the newly launched pioneering project, “Farmunity”. This initiative engages 10 Hong Kong secondary schools and aims to empower over 1,000+ students with STEM, ESG, and social entrepreneurship skills while producing 10,000 plants per month for donation to 500+ underprivileged families, fostering community care and inclusivity.