In the section on 'Performance Review' we presented our targets set for 2000/2001 and evaluated our performance in relation to these targets. In this section we present our targets for the next four years. These build on the initiatives of previous years or are new measures identified as being appropriate to our business activities. Earlier in this report we listed the potential significant impacts of our activities (the 'Environmental Aspects' of our business). For key impact areas we have assigned measurable targets, because it is only by measuring our impacts that we are able to manage and control them effectively. For each measure we have also indicated the relevant policy objective (from our Environmental Policy) that it addresses. For each target we provide a brief action plan stating what kinds of measures will be implemented to achieve the stated target. Accompanying this is a "Key Performance Indicator" (KPI) with a specific target to achieve for each coming year. Our targets for 2001/ 2002 and beyond are listed below: Targets and Action Plan for 2001/2002 and Beyond Target Environmental Policy Objectives Action Plan Key Performance Indicator 2001/2 2002/3 2003/4 2004/5 Construction Abate a further 5% of the remaining asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in existing HA managed properties Promote healthy living and green environment Implement planned asbestos abatement programme e.g. estate redevelopment programme & asbestos removal works % of total remaining asbestos removed 3% 2% - - Reduce electricity consumption of landlord services installation in new domestic blocks Minimise the use of resources and promote sustainable development by promoting energy efficiency and waste reduction Adopt Energy Codes % of electricity saving in new designs compared to existing designs for landlord services installations in domestic blocks 3% 6% 12% 12% Reduce water wastage in large diameter bored piling (LDBP) works Minimise environmental impacts Adopt water recycling system in the construction of LDBP % of sites adopting water recycling systems 20% 30% 40% 50% Green treatment to newly formed slopes Promote healthy living and green environment Soil slopes to be hydroseeded Hard surface to be softened by planting of creepers or colour treatment, or with tree planting in pits Total area of green slope 'greened' each year (sq.m) 190 000 14 000 5 700 - Estate Management Reduce noise nuisance from water pumps in PRH estates Minimise environmental impacts Replace 3 000 rpm water pumps with 1 500 rpm pumps No. of pumps to be replaced 82 32 71 38 Reduce potable water comsumption for installations under landlord control in PRH estates Minimise the use of resources by reducing wastage Use self stopping water tap and reduce pipe bursting & leakage through replumbing programme % of saving (compared with previous year) 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% Upgrade the standard of the existing landscape facilitles in 18 selected PRH estates Promote healthy living and green environment Landscape Improvement Programme through Landscape Improvement Teams No. of plants planted 450 000 450 000 500 000 500 000 Promote green environment at 24 PRH estates Promote healthy living and green environment Green planting through Estate Management Advisory Committees No. of plants planted 100 000 100 000 102 000 102 000 Improvement to the slope appearance in existing PRH estates Promote healthy living and green environment Green treatment to hard surfaced slopes and improvement to existing vegetated slopes Chunam surface to be improved with hydroseeding, stone pitching and toe planters No. of slopes to be visually enhanced 50 70 50 50 Increase domestic waste recovery rate Minimise the use of resources by reducing waste Continute publicity activities such as Waste Recycling Credit Scheme Expand scheme on Enhancement of Waste Recovery by placing waste recycling bins on each floor of the block and at open space by phases in 3 years starting from 2001/02 Investigate & trial collection of other types of recyclable materials % waste recovery rate Paper: Aluminium cans: Plastic: Used clothes: Walkie-talkie/ mobile phone batteries: 20% 25% 1% 25% 30% 2% 10% 1% 30% 35% 3% 10% 3% 35% 40% 4% 15% 5% Reduction of domestic waste Minimise the use of waste resources by reducing and address environmental concerns Promote waste reduction through various publicity campaigns (Environmental Family Cometition EMAC newsletters and other joint activities with green groups) % reduction in domestic waste per person per day 1% 2% 3% 4% Office Reduce A3 and A4 paper consumption in all HD offices except site offices Minimise the use of resources and promote awareness and participation among staff Various initiatives* inc. publicity, training, competitions, provision of recycling bins, and encouragement for use of electronic media Reams of paper consumed per staff member per year 12.3 12.1 11.9 11.7 Collection of waste paper in all HD offices except site offices Minimise the use of resources by reducing waste and promote awareness and participation among staff Various initiatives* % saving compared to previous year 5% 2% 2% 2% Community Increase community environmental awareness in PRH estates Promote environmental awareness among residents Publicity and competitions. Awareness to be measured by opinion survey conducted in PRH estates % of residents aware of HA environmental initiatives 48% 49% 50% 55% Increase in community participation in environmental activities in PRH estates Promote awareness and participation among residents Publicity, competitions, activities. Results to be measured by opinion survey conducted in PRH estates % of residents who have participated in environmental activities 62% 63% 64% 65% Increase in use of recycling bins in PRH estates Minimise the use of resources by focusing on waste reduction Publibity, competitions, increased number of bins. Results to be measured by opinion survey conducted in PRH estates % of residents who had used waste bins at least once 57% 59% 61% 63% * Various initiatives have been implemented or are planned to reduce paper consumption in all HD offices, including the following:   A paper saving competition under the HA Environmental Awards Scheme, with wide publicity through poster, display board, e-mail message and web page   An exhibition to further promote paper saving and waste paper collection   Encourage wider use of electronic media in daily office practice (e.g. booking of conference rooms and provision of library services through Intranet)   Recycle bins will be supplied to all HA offices to encourage waste paper collection   Tips for paper saving and the video on green housekeeping practice will be regularly recirculated/presented to staff as a general reminder   Level of paper consumption and waste paper collection will be closely monitored   Education and publicity programmes to promote the concept of paperless office and conservation through recycling of used paper   Staff suggestion awards on green housekeeping will be considered   Effectiveness of the green initiatives on paper saving and waste paper collection will be regularly reviewed and revised in the light of the departmental performance as against the set targets Back to Top 2001 Housing Authority. 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