The New Century Society (NCS) was established in 1999 as a non-profit making organization. In the new millennium, it has become a government registered charitable organization.
The mission of NCS is represented by the slogan: Sustainable Development for a Great New Century. NCS aims are:
- To foster the knowledge, understanding and concern of the meaning and importance of "Sustainable Development" within the community. This includes the relationship between humans and the natural environment, protection and efficient use of natural resources, as well as conservation of historical and cultural assets, and promote healthy economic development.
- To know, understand and be concerned about environmental, cultural and economic issues in Hong Kong, and to formulate, respectfully submit & propose solutions to the government.
- Since the establishment of NCS, the society has continuously been working to improve air quality, reduce wastage, waste oil recycling and environmental education. The NCS has also expressed its opinion by sending proposals to various government departments, such as the Health, Welfare and Food Bureau, Education and Manpower Bureau, Home Affairs Bureau, Housing, Planning and Lands Bureau and the Office of the Chief Executive.
In 2001, NCS joined the Volunteer Service Group of the Social Welfare Department, and organized several activities, such as:
- free examination of vehicle exhaust emissions
- driving safety seminars
- family tree planting
- fund-raising assistance to other charities
- providing special help for disabled visitors to Mai Po Nature Reserve and other scenic spots
- cleaning country parks
- visits to the homes for the elderly
- Organize cultural activities
Through recruiting volunteers, NCS helps to promote community service and educate the public.
新世紀協會(New Century Society Limited), 於一九九九年成立，屬非牟利團體；二零零零年註冊為慈善團體。本會成立的宗旨是“落實可持續發展，共創美好新世紀”。
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可持續發展的涵義是：
(a) 在追求經濟富裕、生活改善的同時，減少污染和浪費；
(b) 在滿足我們自己各種需要與期望的同時，不損害子孫後代的福祉；
(c) 減少對鄰近區域造成環保負擔，協力保護共同擁有的資源。
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根據可持續發展的概念，我們要改變觀念，使經濟及社會發展與保護環境的需要全面融合。政府和社會各界人士也需要攜手合作，為香港建設可持續發展的未來。
本會成立以來不斷探討關注改善空氣質素，減少污染；研究廢油回收工作，參觀廢料處理廠，並先後組團訪問廣東環保局及廣州教委，探討如何對青少年進行環保教育；為保護環境、愛護綠化出謀獻策，多次呈建議報告書給香港環境食物局、教育統籌局、民政事務局、規劃地政局、特首辦公室……。
本會二零零一年加入社會福利署義工團體行列，多次舉辦「汽車廢氣免費測試活動」、安全駕駛講座、親子植樹、協助慈善團體賣旗籌款、扶助傷殘人士前往米埔觀鳥或其它景點遊覽，清潔郊野公園、拜訪老人院等。透過招募義工，推廣社會服務及環保教育。