Environmental Policy
About This Report
Message from the Chairman
Message from the Permanent Secretary
Business Overview and
Environmental Management
Structure
Significant Environmental Aspects
Performance Review
 
Water
Air
Noise
Hazardous Materials
Energy
Waste Reduction & Recycling
Procurement, Greening & Awareness
Our Targets and Initiatives for 2002/2003 and beyond
Verification Statement
Annex
 
A) Summary of Feedback
C) Future Targets and Initiatives
Feedback Form


Initiative Environmental Policy Objective Action Plan Key Performance Indicator (KPI) 2001/02 Target Met Remarks
CONSTRUCTION
Further abate 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
3% of total remaining asbestos removed
[% removed]
Nil

Specify CFC & HCFC free thermal insulation materials to roofs in new development projects To comply with environmental legislation, reduce use of known ozone-depleting chemicals Research & identify sufficient supply in the market for new developments
- Nil
Review specification for new developments - Specification review completed in mid-October 2001
Implement in new building tenders for new developments - Implemented in all new building contracts tendered out after mid-October 2001
Develop specific targets for new developments - Specified in all new building contracts. 100% implementation

Improve indoor air quality (IAQ) of new shopping centres with reference to the IAQ Guidance Notes Promote healthy living and green environment
Study IAQ performance in existing HD shopping centres -

IAQ measurement at 5 shopping centres was completed in March 2002
Address environmental concerns Review design and specification with a view to establishing IAQ design guidelines - On-going. We are working closely with EPD to finalise the design guidelines

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 for domestic blocks 3% of electricity saving in new designs compared to Year 2000 designs for landlord services installations in domestic blocks Target exceeded. 5% achieved

Reduce energy consumption in new domestic blocks Incorporate environmental initiatives in design and estate management activities Implement Energy Codes in design of standard domestic blocks for public rental housing estates - A further 6 standard domestic block designs were certified as compliant with the Lighting Energy Code and 2 designs were certified as compliant with the Electrical Energy Code
Promote sustainable development Develop a tender evaluation framework to take into account life cycle costing for building services installations - Tender evaluation framework is undergoing development for life cycle costing on lift and escalator installation
Study, trial and adopt the use of electronic ballast in new development projects - Trials have been completed. Full adoption in new developments will be in 2002/03


Targets fully met
Targets where we made substantial progress with work nearing completion
Targets where we fell short
Targets which were deferred
N/A Targets for future action

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