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
B)
C)
Feedback Form

Initiative Environmental Policy Objective Action Plan Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
2002
/ 03
2003
/ 04
2004
/ 05
2005
/ 06
Remarks
CONSTRUCTION (Cont')
Reduce potable water consumption 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 for public rental housing estates
0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
% savings are based on a comparison with the previous year (actual expenditure)

Reduction of domestic waste Minimise the use of resources by reducing waste and address environmental concerns Promote waste reduction for residents through various publicity campaigns (Environmental Family Competition, EMAC Newsletters and activities, and other joint activities with green groups)
2% 3% 4% 4%
Measured as % reduction in domestic waste produced (kg) per person per day

Reduction of domestic waste Minimise the use of resources by reducing waste Continue publicity activities such as Waste Recycling Credit Scheme for all public rental housing estates
Recover
Pa: 18%, Pa: 21%, Pa: 24%, Pa: 27%,
Ac: 24%, Ac: 26%, Ac: 28%, Ac: 30%,
Pl: 0.5%, Pl: 0.7%, Pl: 0.9%, Pl: 1.1%,
Uc: 10% Uc: 10% Uc: 15% Uc: 20%
KPIs were revised to take account of 2001/02 results. Calculation is based on weight (kg) of material recycled/ combined total weight (kg) of material recycled & disposed


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 for staff inc. publicity, training, competitions, provision of recycling bins, and encouragement for use of electronic media
12.1 11.9 11.7 11.5
reams
Measured as paper used (reams) per staff member per year

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
f or staff
2% 2% 2% 2%
Measured as % collection increase compared to previous year (kg of paper)

Extend the use of environmentally friendly paper in printing to all publicity materials (except sales and marketing publication) Minimise the use of resources and address environmental concerns Implement the use of environmentally friendly paper as a prerequisite in future printing jobs
50% 53% 56% 60%
Measured as % of environmentally friendly paper used as compared with total printing quantity


COMMUNITY
Increase community environmental awareness Promote environmental awareness among residents Promote HA's environmental initiatives and green messages through EMACs and various campaigns in PRH estates
score 49% score 50% score 52% score 55%
Tenants' impression score of general environmental awareness in PRH estates (measured by opinion survey conducted in PRH estates)

Increase community participation in environmental activities Promote awareness among residents Distribute publicity materials in PRH estates
60% 62% 64% 66%
Measured as % of residents surveyed aware of HA environmental initiatives (based on opinion survey results)

Increase residents' use of recycling bins Minimise the use of resources by focusing on waste reduction Conduct publicity activities and increased number of recycle bins for residents in PRH estates
59% 61% 63% 65%
Measured as % of residents surveyed who have used waste recycle bins (based on opinion survey results)


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