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Environmental, Health and Safety Report 2003 / 04
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Our Vision for Sustainable HousingMessage from the ChairmanMessage from the DirectorSummaryFeedback Form
About this Report Business Overview and EHS Management Structure Significant EHS Aspects 2003 / 04 Highlights Performance Review Targets and Initiatives for 2004 / 05 and Beyond Verification Statement Annexes
Annexes
C. Future Targets and Initiatives

Development and Construction
Estate Management
Corporate Services
Allocation and Commercial

  DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
 
Targets Action Plan Schedule Key Performance
Indicator (KPI)

1.  Abate 10% of the remaining stock of asbestos containing materials in existing properties managed by the Housing Authority (HA) through estate redevelopment programme

Implement asbestos abatement programme and asbestos removal works

2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08

2% removed
1% removed
1% removed
1% removed
2.  Reduce water wastage in large diameter bore piling (LDBP) works
Adopt water recycling system in the construction of LDBP for construction sites 2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
50% of sites
60% of sites
60% of sites
80% of sites
3.  Provide green treatment to newly formed slopes

Hydroseed soil slopes;

Soften hard surfaces through planting and / or colour treatment; and

Improve Chunam surface to be with hydroseeding, stone pitching and toe planters
2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
4,300m2
7,500m2
100m2
3,000m2
4.  Reduce electricity consumption of landlord services installation in new domestic blocks
Study application of more energy efficient equipment; and review the lighting design and illumination standard in communal area in line with the private development Ongoing Review and make recommendations
5.  Reduce energy consumption in shopping centres
Review and make recommendations on existing installations and new designs 2004 / 05 Promulgate new design guides
6.  Minimize construction waste
Research wider use of "volumetric" precasting; and wider use of volumetric prefabrication in future contracts 2004 / 05 Complete the consultancy study
7.  Improve landscaping and promote greening in housing estates
Enhance greening measures with new initiatives in master plan details: emergency vehicular access covered walkway / pot-planters / podium design, etc. 2004 / 05 Upgrade the Design Guide
8.  Review and monitor the environmental awareness in public rental housing (PRH)
Use survey findings to develop programme on environmental awareness of PRH tenants 2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
Conduct 1 survey; and review annually, as appropriate
9.  Ensure asbestos-containing material in existing properties are properly managed
Implement asbestos surveys 2004 / 05 Surveys for 115 schools
10.  Increase construction safety awareness with industry stakeholders
Organize safety enhancement training and territory-wide publicity campaigns 2004 / 05 Complete the associated training and campaign
11.  Improve safety records at HA construction sites
Reduce accident rate (number of accidents per 1,000 workers) 2004 / 05 30 accidents per 1,000 workers at most




  ESTATE MANAGEMENT
 
Targets Action Plan Schedule Key Performance
Indicator (KPI)

1.  Upgrade the existing landscape facilities in 18 selected PRH estates

Improve soft landscaping through Landscape Improvement Programme

2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08

110,000m2
110,000m2
110,000m2
110,000m2
2.  Promote green environment at 24 estates inherited by Estate Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) estates
Provide greening in PRH through EMACs
2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
5,000m2
5,000m2
5,000m2
5,000m2
3.  Increase domestic waste recovery rate for paper (Pa), aluminum cans (Ac), plastic bottles (Pl) and used clothes (Uc)
Continue publicity activities such as the Waste Recycling Credit Scheme for all PRH estates Pa
2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08

17%
17.5%
18%
18.5%
Ac
2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08

22.5%
22.6%
22.6%
22.6%
Pl
2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08

1.5%
1.6%
1.6%
1.6%
Uc
2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08

1%
1%
1%
1%
4.  Reduce domestic waste
Promote waste reduction through various publicity campaigns (the Environmental Family Competition, EMAC newsletters and activities, and other joint activities with green groups) 2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
1% reduction
1% reduction
1% reduction
1% reduction
5.  Reduce noise nuisance from water pumps in PRH estates
Replace 3,000 rpm water pumps by 1,500 rpm water pumps 2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
25 replacements
34 replacements
2 replacements
10 replacements
6.  Reduce potable water consumption for installations under landlord in PRH estates
Use self-stopping water tap and reduce pipe bursting and leakage through re-plumbing 2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
0.5% reduction
0.5% reduction
0.5% reduction
0.5% reduction
7.  Improve the slope appearance in existing PRH estates
Apply green treatment to hard surfaced slopes and improvement to existing vegetated slopes; and

Improve Chunam surface with hydroseeding stone pitching and toe planters
2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
10 slopes
10 slopes
10 slopes
10 slopes
8.  Enhance greening in PRH estates
Allocate open area in selected estates for setting up thematic gardens 2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
2 estates
2 estates
2 estates
2 estates
9.  Increase tenants' awareness and support of greening
Organize tree planting days in selected estates 2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
3 estates
3 estates
3 estates
3 estates
10.  Promote recovery of spent
mercury-containing lamps
Launch the recycling scheme in 5 regions by phases 2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
2 regions
2 regions
1 region
-
11.  Promote green management initiatives in PRH estates
Organize the Green Property Management Award with green groups 2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
All estates
All estates
All estates
All estates
12.  Improve potable water quality in PRH estates
Replace galvanized steel water pipes

Obtain certification under the Fresh Water Plumbing Quality Maintenance Recognition Scheme
2004 / 05


2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
Replacements in 30 blocks

350 blocks
(subject to review)
Completed once for all blocks
13.  Improve health and hygiene
Replace cast iron soil and waste pipes inside domestic flats 2004 / 05 Replacements in 8 housing estates
14.  Improve safety performance in maintenance works
Establish database to monitor site safety performance 2004 Complete the task as scheduled




  CORPORATE SERVICES
 
Targets Action Plan Schedule Key Performance
Indicator (KPI)

1.  Reduce A3 and A4 paper consumption in all offices except site offices

Develop and implement various initiatives



2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08

Compared with reams
used in 2002 / 03
5% reduction
7.5% reduction
10% reduction
10.7% reduction
Collect waste paper in all Housing Department offices except site offices
Develop and implement various initiatives

2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
Compared with
previous year
2% increase in kg
2% increase in kg
2% increase in kg
2% increase in kg
3.  Use environmentally friendly paper in printing to all publicity materials (except sales and marketing publication)
Implement the use of environmentally friendly paper as a prerequisite in future printing jobs 2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
100% of paper used
100% of paper used
100% of paper used
100% of paper used
4.  Reduce energy consumption in HA Headquarters
Monitor the operating hours of air-conditioning, lighting, etc; and enhance staff awareness on energy savings by promotional programmes

2004 / 05
2005 / 06
2006 / 07
2007 / 08
Compared with
KWh in 2002 / 03
6% reduction
6% reduction
6% reduction
6% reduction
5.  Enhance energy efficiency for
air-conditioning in HA Headquarters
Replace existing control for the Air Handling Unit with variable speed drive 2004 Complete the task as scheduled
6.  Enhance staff awareness and knowledge in operation need
Solicit and analyze training needs from each Division Environmental Committee 2004 / 05 Complete the task as scheduled
7.  Enhance staff awareness and knowledge about environmental legislation and use of the Environmental Legislative Database
Organize seminar on environmental legislation for works staff 2004 / 05 1 seminar
8.  Enhance staff awareness and knowledge about the Environmental Information System (EnvIS)
Organize enhanced training on the EnvIS for data input and system administrators 2004 / 05 at least 1 training session
9.  Enhance staff awareness and knowledge about environmental issues
Organize general seminars on environmental issues

Arrange displays at the Green Corner to promote environmental initiatives of various divisions
2004 / 05


Ongoing
3 seminars


4 to 5 displays a year
10.  Increase community awareness of environmental protection and in particular to promote greening in PRH
Launch campaigns to promote waste reduction and recycling;

Relay green messages in EMAC newsletters;

Distribute publicity materials such as posters, leaflets and souvenirs to educate residential tenants on environmental issues; and

Launch joint programmes with green groups and the EMACs
Ongoing Complete the task as scheduled




  ALLOCATION AND COMMERCIAL
 
Targets Action Plan Schedule Key Performance
Indicator (KPI)

1.   Promote environmental care awareness in Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) properties

Liaise with Property Management Agents (PMAs) to organize activities for HOS residents

Refer environmental messages from the Environmental Protection Department to PMAs

2004

Complete the task as scheduled
2.   Identify potential environmental hazards in flatted factories with a view to drawing up future policy initiatives
Complete consultancy study and recommend controls of potential environmentally hazardous processes 2004 Complete the task as scheduled


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