(C)Achievement of Targets and Goals for 2000/2001 Key Environmental Initiatives Performance Target Time Target Actual Performance Target Met Implementation of EMS Appoint an Environmental Manager Institute overall coordination of environmental initiatives and EMS implementation April 2000 Environmental Manager appointed and fulfilling roles as coordinator and supervisor Provide EMS awareness training and other specialist training Develop an environmental training action plan in support of the EMS April 2000 (start) Training action plan has been developed and is being implemented Develop an Environmental Emergency Plan - November 2000 Plans prepared Staff training and links to other departments are being set up Develop an Environmental Information System (EIS) - January 2001 First phase of Environmental Information System (EnvIS) rolled out in Jan 2001 Phase II is being developed Develop a corporate EMS Manual - March 2001 Draft EMS Manuals prepared Conduct regular audits on EMS Conduct environmental audit every 6 months September 2001 To be arranged Future Target Home Ownership Business Promote environmental friendly design in Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) / Private Sector Participation Scheme (PSPS) developments Incorporate guidelines on tree planting in HOS development sites Incorporate environmental protection clause(s) into the Condition of Sale of PSPS sites, requiring the developer to comply with environmental requirements March 2001 Guidelines incorporated into External Works Design Manual in Mar 2000 A general clause has been incorporated into the tender document Promote green management in offices Organise green management workshops and seminars for 25% of office managers Liaise with Owners Corporations and Property Management Agents for their contributions March 2001 25% of office managers attended the workshops and seminars   Environmental Improvement Scheme (1.7.2000 - 30.9.2000) has been completed Selection of the Most Environmental -ly Friendly HOS Estate and the Most Environmental -ly Friendly Property Management Agency for 1999/2000 has been completed as scheduled. Reduce waste arising from the decoration of new flats by providing different levels of fitting-out Provide two standards of fitting-out for purchasers' selection 2003 The first pilot projects will include 4 970 flats in three HOS courts tentatively for sale in 2002/2003. Detailed arrangements are being worked out. Rental Housing Business Develop and implement action plans on the Environmental Friendliness Programme, including noise, waste pollution, water pollution, etc. Noise abatement completed within average 90 days upon notice from EPD Implement environmental friendly domestic waste handling programme and provide recycle bins to each domestic rental block March 2001 100% of the performance goal has been achieved   A set of 3 recycle bins have been provided to every domestic rental block since Oct 1999 Trial scheme (placing bins on each floor) was conducted in 2 Estates. Large scale trial planned on estate-wide basis Waste Recycling Credit Scheme Phases II & III completed Full loaded refuse bin weighing exercise completed Green Estate Exchange Square Scheme (Mar 2001 - May 2001); 22 estates participated Nominations received for Environmental Family Competition (Dec 2000 - Aug 2001); Jointly organised with Green Power Develop and implement strategies on planting tree and shrubs in estates in consultation with EMAC Develop the strategies Plant 230 000 plants / trees in 24 estates September 2000 March 2001 Strategies developed A total of 397 500 trees / shrubs were planted in 34 estates Upgrade existing landscaping under the Landscape Improvement Programme Complete landscape improvement projects at 18 estates (approximately 330 000m2) March 2001 Landscape upgrading work completed for 12 estates which covered approximately 2/3 of the targeted greening area Enhance the environmental friendliness of tenants and their appreciation of the landscaping of their estates Produce and supply seasonal flowers for display in housing estates March 2001 The departmental nursery at Yam O has produced and supplied a total quantity of 69 800 seasonal flowers for planting / display in various housing estates Green Estate Photo Competition was organised from Jun to Sept 2000 to enhance tenants' appreciation of landscaping in their estates. Promote waste recovery / reduction in estates Launch waste recycling promotion / educational programme in all estates Provide all rental blocks with collection bins for recyclable waste March 2001 All public rental housing estates (total 171 estates as at 31.3.2001) joined the Waste Recycling Campaign for Housing Estates Phase IV (Jun 2000 - Mar 2001) organised by Environmental Campaign Committee All rental blocks provided with collection bins Consider programmes that will enable the public housing sector to achieve waste reduction targets Annual waste reduction by 0.5% March 2001 Reduced by 1% 1999: 1.03kg / person / day 2000: 1.02kg / person / day Building Business Implement environmental management measures in construction projects Specify requirements for contractors to submit waste management plan Launch a pilot project for using hydraulic concrete crushers in demolition works Launch pilot projects on purchasers' choice to reduce fixtures and fittings removed by purchasers Introduce checklist on site environmental measures to enhance awareness of site staff and contractors Study the use of pre-fabricated bathrooms   Establish database and monitor non-compliance with environmental protection ordinances and regulations Develop construction methods to reduce construction waste e.g. modular planning & design and prefabrication June 2000 September 2000 October 2000 October 2000 January 2001 March 2001 March 2001 Notice of intent issued in Jun 2000, which took effect from Aug / Sept 2000 Pilot project Valley Road Demolition started work in Sept 2000   First pilot project commenced in Oct 2000   Checklist for civil works in place since Sept 2000; in addition, a comprehensive Inspection Guide is being finalised. On-going. Initial technical appraisal report on 9 suppliers is in hand. A mock-up was installed in Jun 2000. Now undergoing a public consultation period to verify customer acceptance; pilot trial is in hand Database in place   On-going. Participating in 'Integer' to research new construction methods Enhance the environment of new public housing estates Plant a tree for every 15 flats built in new estates completed from April 2000 onwards   Evaluate effectiveness of noise mitigation measures against traffic noise Study and implement Energy Codes in standard blocks   Evaluate the results of the two pilot projects against HK-BEAM and explore further areas of study to enhance environmental design   Review effectiveness of noise reduction measures in pump room design, propose design improvements and launch a pilot project for trial April 2000 June 2000 September 2000 March 2001 March 2001 Average of 5.1 trees planted for every 15 flats built in new estates (average of 1.7 if slopes are excluded) Phase1 findings issued in Jun 2000; traffic noise design guide has been drafted. New H1 and New HAX5 blocks certified in compliance with Lighting Code; submission for compliance with the Electrical Code in hand Provisional good rating obtained in the two pilot projects; information paper issued in July 2000 on evaluation and further improvement areas; way forward under active study Information paper for pump room noise control enhancement measures issued in Mar 2001; two pilot projects using smaller and night-duty water pumps selected Enhance the environment of new public housing estates Develop a tender evaluation framework to take into account running energy costs for building services installations Review the two pilot projects with non-standard buildings in respect of compliance to Energy Codes, with a view to registering in the Energy Efficiency Scheme and establishing design guidelines   Review design and specification to meet Indoor Air Quality Guidance Notes and establish design guidelines Specify water saving fittings   Specify environmental friendly and CFC free thermal insulation materials in new and improvement projects   Specify requirements on verification of materials from sustainable sources timber from farmed, renewable sources for use in doors, frames and street furniture, etc. Conduct study in life-cycle costing with a view to reviewing design and specification March 2001 March 2001 March 2001 March 2001 March 2001 March 2001 March 2001 Information paper to be submitted in Oct 2001   One Shopping Centre registered under Energy Efficiency Scheme for Buildings in compliance with Energy Codes for electrical, A/C, and lighting. A second Shopping Centre registered for lighting and A/C. Preliminary design guidelines drafted, but awaiting finalisation of IAQ guideline by EPD   Self-closing water taps specified in Commercial Centre Design Guide; 7.5 litre water cisterns specified; consulting suppliers on availability of valve-type dual flush W.C. cisterns on basis of latest WSD circular Draft Specification clauses in hand. Sourcing sufficient suppliers for both CFC and HCFC- free materials for roof insulation to ensure competitiveness ; implementation in new tenders expected in Dec 2001 Draft specification clauses in hand; consulting to check readiness of the industry; Forest Stewardship Council accreditation on plantation timber under study Draft Brief for the Study prepared but taking longer than expected due to its complexity and extent of expertise required; commencement expected in Dec 2001 Improve hygiene and cleanliness in new estates by installing the Automated Refuse Collection System in new housing projects Installation in all new housing projects scheduled for completion after 1.1.2001 as far as practicable January 2001 On going, achievable. 6 completed projects with ARCS serving 10 500 flats Commercial Business Implement environmental strategy contained in the consultancy study carried out in 1999 Check and take remedial action where necessary to prevent debris and grease entering drainage Inspect all pump rooms, air handling and machine rooms for excessive noise and take remedial measures as appropriate Check and take action to ensure chemical wastes produced are declared and properly handled March 2001 Action taken; On-going   All inspected. Noise abatement works carried out at Wong Tai Sin & Lek Yuen Shopping Centres   Action taken; asbestos waste properly handled by registered asbestos supervisor, no non compliance reports have been received Corporate Services Enhance staff awareness and involvement in environmental protection Launch promotional programmes / competitions on green housekeeping measures   Update the green corner of the Authority's Intranet for dissemination of green messages Organise 6 seminars to promote awareness of environmental issues September 2000 (start) September 2000 March 2001 Green Housekeeping Campaign (Dec 2000 - Dec 2001), with an In-house Paper Saving Competition; posters, and icon displayed since Sept 2000 Video shows on environment projects arranged during lunch hours Green corner was updated to include benefits of green offices practices 6 seminars conducted; 593 staff attended Control paper consumption 12.94 reams of paper per staff per year March 2001 12.75 reams Finance & Accounting Promote environmentally friendly work processes Reduce paper and electricity usage   Increase electronic means of information transfer March 2001 March 2001 Offices consumed 181 452 reams of paper; beating the year's target on paper use by 1.5% Office electricity consumption increased from 27.57 to 27.63 KWh per m2 of office space (slight increase accounted for by large consumption of electricity by decoration work before occupation of new extension building at HAHQ) Number of staff with email accounts increased from 1 592 to 2 152 = 40 (83%) Targets fully met       = 7 (15%) Targets where we made substantial progress with work nearing completion       = 1 (2%) Target where we fell short Back to Top 2001 Housing Authority. 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