The Housing Authority is committed to continually improving the environmental standards in the provision of public housing and related services. In achieving this objective, the Housing Authority has adopted the following environmental principles: To promote healthy living and a green environment. To develop a strategic framework and implement environmental management for the promotion of sustainable development. To strictly comply with and fully implement all relevant environmental legislation and regulations. To address environmental concerns and incorporate environmental initiatives in planning and design, construction and demolition, marketing, and estate management activities. To minimise environmental impacts (air, dust, noise, waste, and water) to residents and public from the Housing Authority's operations. To develop procurement policies to minimise the use of resources and achieve cost effectiveness. To promote environmental awareness and participation among staff, residents and contractors through education and publicity programmes. To review and seek continual improvement on the implementation of an environmental management system. The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) has a vision to be the community's pride as a professional team striving for continuous improvement in the provision of public housing and related services. The Authority is committed to continually improving environmental standards and our Environmental Policy is made known to all our staff. The Director of Housing is responsible for implementing the Environmental Policy and is supported by the Housing Department Environmental Committee (HDEC).The Environmental Manager, management representatives from each Business Branch, as well as several environmental committees are accountable to the Director of Housing for ensuring that the HA's business practices are in line with the Environmental Policy. Back to Top 2001 Housing Authority. All rights reserved.