Previous Targets
 

Forty-one (41) environmental targets were made for the year 2005/06 ranging from waste management, awareness & participation, energy efficiency, greening, water, noise and hazardous materials. Of these targets, 35 were fully met, four achieved substantial progress and two fell short.
 

Chart: 2005/06 Environmental Performance(85% Fully Met, 10% Substantial Progress, 5% Fell Short)
 
 
Action Plan for Targets not Fully Met
 
  Targets Progress Action Plan for 2006/07

Image to indicate the performance : Substantial Progress

Reduce construction and demolition waste to ensure proper disposal.

Quarterly surveys have been conducted and will be continued. The logging of data of 36 building contracts, three combined piling/building contracts and two external works contracts underway.

To finalize and promulgate guideline on selective demolition.
Image to indicate the performance : Substantial Progress Explore and study application of more energy efficient equipment.

The study report of the LED exit sign was discussed at the Building Services Design Review Panel (BSDRP) and its application was considered premature for implementation. The study on this aspect was concluded and no upgrade to the design guide would be required.

Complete trial installation of solar powered lamps, adjustment of lift counterweight settings.
Image to indicate the performance : Fell Short

Increase domestic waste recovery rate for paper.

12.16% recovery rate for paper as at 31 March 2006.

Arrange publicity activities such as Waste Recycling Credit Scheme for all PRH estates and go for an increase in paper recovery rate with reference to EPD’s Domestic Waste Composition Survey.
Image to indicate the performance : Fell Short

Increase domestic waste recovery rate for aluminium cans.

19.3% recovery rate for aluminium cans as at 31 March 2006.

Arrange publicity activities such as Waste Recycling Credit Scheme for all PRH estates and go for an increase in aluminium can recovery rate with reference to EPD’s Domestic Waste Composition Survey.
Image to indicate the performance : Substantial Progress

Increase domestic waste recovery rate for used clothes.

526 tonnes of clothes was recorded as at 31 March 2006.

Arrange publicity activities such as Waste Recycling Credit Scheme for all PRH estates and go for an increase in used clothes recovery rate.
Image to indicate the performance : Substantial Progress

Reduce noise nuisance from water pumps in PRH estates.

14 pumps were replaced. The replacement of two water pumps in the Model Housing Estate is in progress.

Replace 3,000 rpm water pumps by 1,500 rpm water pumps.
 
 
Annex
 
2005/06 Financial Year Performance of Environmental Targets by Division
 
Targets & Initiatives
Action Plan
Key Performance Indicator (KPI)/ Time of completion
Actual Performance
CORPORATE

1

 A Review and monitor the environmental awareness in public rental housing (PRH) • Provide input to the survey on PRH residents. Review annually Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met The awareness survey was conducted under "Green Delight in Estates", the partnering programme with green groups in Jun05 and Mar06 respectively as a series of pre- and post-programme survey. The survey findings will be presented to HDESC in Jun06.
• Subject to the survey findings, provide input to EMD, HRD and CCRS of CSD to enhance environmental awareness of PRH residents.

2

A

 Monitor environmental awareness of housing staff and develop training and publicity strategies as necessary to enhance general awareness • Review the training and publicity strategies on environmental awareness with relevant officers from CSD Review annually Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met The Corporate and Community Relations Sub-division of CSD has been working on a mini environmental web site, which will be uploaded to e-Housing in mid 2006, as a means to promote environmental awareness to housing staff. Given its effect to enhance awareness will take time, the next attitude survey will be conducted in 2007 and in alternate years afterwards.
• Conduct an in-house telephone survey as appropriate

3

A

 Collaborate with green groups to conduct environmental awareness programme in PRH • Conduct an estate-wide campaign for all PRH estates Review annually Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met The "Green Delight in Estates" with the three Green Groups was launched since 31.7.05. Regular progress reports have been submitted to HDESC or HDEC meetings for monitoring. All the proposed activities by the green groups are completed. The final progress report will be submitted to HDESC in Jun06.
• Conduct educational programme for 30 estates
4 C Further abate the remaining asbestos containing materials in existing HA managed properties Implement asbestos abatement programme through estate redevelopment programme and asbestos removal works 0.5% of remaining asbestos identified in 2001/02 Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met In the demolition of Cheung Sha Wan Flatted Factory, the removal of asbestos was completed in Mar06. This totalled to 1% of asbestos removal of those identified in 2001/02.
5 E Reduce electricity consumption of landlord services installation in new domestic blocks Adopt energy codes 90% of completed projects obtained energy certificates Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Energy certificates for Shatin 4C/38A, the project completed in 2005/06, have been obtained
6 H Reduce water wastage in large diameter bore piling (LDBP) works Adopt water recycling facilities in the construction of LDBP for construction sites 100% of new contracts using revised specifications Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Standard specification clause on mandatory installation of waste water recycling facilities was promulgated vide Development and Construction Management Board Instruction (DCMBI) No. P10/05 dated 1.6.05. All new contracts from Jun05 onwards have adopted revised specifications.
7 G Provide green treatment to newly formed slopes • Soil slopes to be hydroseeded 100% of new projects Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met All newly formed slopes in 2005/06 with a total area of 1 900 m2 were greenly treated.
• Hard surface to be softened by planting of creepers, colour treatment, tree planting in pits or introduction of planter
• Chunam surface to be improved with hydroseeding, stone pitching and toe planter
8 W Reduce construction and demolition waste and ensure proper disposal • Develop construction waste index Conduct quarterly surveys; and promulgate guidelines Image to indicate the performance : Substantial Progress Quarterly surveys have been conducted and will be continued.
The logging of data for 36 building contracts, 3 combined piling/building contracts and 2 external works contracts have been underway.
DCMBI is being finalized to promulgate the guidelines and relevant specifications. As an interim, demolition of Cheung Sha Wan Flatted Factory has already adopted this method, and the result is satisfactory.
• Analyze results of trial scheme of selective demolition and develop guidelines
9 H Reduce flushing water consumption • Conclude pilot trial in HAHQs Complete performance monitoring and analysis, and implement project Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Pilot trial in HAHQs was completed. Majority of tested models showed promising results. Development and Construction Management Board (DCMB) information paper was issued on 14.11.05.
Shek Lei Ph 10 is identified as the pilot scheme, scheduled for completion in Mar07.
• Identify pilot scheme in a building contract
10 W Implement the new waste handling system and thus improve the hygiene and cleanliness in housing estates Install Central Compactor System/ Distributed Compactor System (CCS/DCS) in new development projects 100% of new developments (without ARCS) to adopt CCS/DCS Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met The new system has been / will be installed in all projects completed from Sep05 onwards.
11 H Install mandatory the water recycling facilities in all new building, piling and civil engineering contracts Specification revision 100% of new contracts using revised specifications Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Standard specification clause on mandatory installation of waste water recycling facilities was promulgated vide DCMBI No. P10/05 dated 1.6.05. All new contracts from Jun05 onwards will adopt the revised specifications.
12 W Use sustainable timber doors • Specification revision Implement project in 2005/06 Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Specification was revised.
East Harbour Crossing Phase 4 identified as the pilot trial project is due to commence in Jun06.
• Identify pilot projects
13 E Explore and study application of more energy efficient equipment   Trial studies on :- Upgrade Design Guide in 2005/06 Image to indicate the performance : Substantial Progress • The study report of the LED exit sign was discussed at the Building Services Design Review Panel (BSDRP) and its application was considered premature for implementation. The study on this aspect was thus concluded and no upgrade to the design guide would proceed.
• Light emitting diode(LED) exit sign;
• self-luminous radioactive type exit sign; • Only marginal cost saving of the self-luminous radioactive exit sign was identified as compared with traditional designs. EMD was concerned about the licence fee and thus had reservations for its implementation. As agreed at the 21st BS Section Meeting on 2.3.06, no further action would be taken.
• solar powered lamp pole; • The solar powered lamp poles were installed in Shatin 4C/38A, Shek Kip Mei Phase 1 and Fanling Area 36 Phase 3. The evaluation report was under preparation.
• adjustment of lift counter- weight settings in a pilot project to reduce energy consumption • Lift counterweight adjustment would be arranged in at least one estate for data collection in 2007/08.
14 W Explore and study application of green design for building services equipment   Trial studies on:- Upgrade Design Guide in 2005/06 Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met • Trial of LFTSFH at Shatin Area 2B was completed and the study report was discussed at BSDRP. It was agreed that BSEs should take site measurement of existing street fire hydrant nearby and WSD's datum of the service reservoir prior to its application in projects. Such requirement was provided to the Design Guide Coordinator for incorporation into the Design Guide.
• low friction type street fire hydrant (LFTSFH)
• redesigning roof and sump tanks for dirt settling in order to improve flushing water • The initiative on improvement of flushing water quality was considered to be more appropriate for submission to the Liaison Group on Construction Quality (LGCQ) than for incorporation into the Design Guide. No further action would be taken.
15 G Upgrade the existing landscape facilities in selected PRH estates Improve soft landscaping through the Landscape Improvement Programme 110 000 m2 Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Landscape improvement for 110450m2 in 18 estates was completed. These are Sha Kok, Lee On, Wo Che, On Yam, Wu King, Shek Yam East, Wah Kwai, Sun Tin Wai, Lei Muk Shue II, Fuk Loi, Shek Wai Kok, Nam Shan, Choi Hung, Cheung Hong, Lung Hang, Fu Cheong, Pak Tin and Ping Shek Estates.
16 G Promote green environment at PRH estates with Estate Management Advisory Committees (EMAC) Provide greening in PRH through EMAC 5 000 m2 Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Greening improvement for 5 800m2 are carried out in 12 estates. These are Wu King, Shek Yam East, Nam Shan, Tsz Ching, Ap Lei Chau, Shun Tin, Sha Kok, Yau Oi , Tai Wo Hau, Fu Cheong, Pak Tin and Sun Chui Estates.
17 W Increase domestic waste recovery rate for paper (Pa) Arrange publicity activities to increase Pa recovery with reference to EPD's Domestic Waste Composition Survey (DWCS) Recovery rate Note 2 of 14% of total Pa waste in 2005/06 note3
Image to indicate the performance : Fell Short		 12.16% recovery rate as at 31.3.2006. (i.e. 10141.3 tonnes recovered as against 83398.8 tonnes of the total estimated Pa waste from Apr05 to Mar06)
18 W Increase domestic waste recovery rate for aluminium cans (Ac) Arrange publicity activities to increase Ac recovery rate with reference to DWCS Recovery rate Note 2 23% of total Ac waste in 2005/06 note3
Image to indicate the performance : Fell Short		 19.3% recovery rate as at 31.3.2006. (i.e. 128.6 tonnes recovered as against 666.3 tonnes of the total estimated Ac waste from Apr05 to Mar06)
19 W Increase domestic waste recovery rate for plastic bottles (Pl) Arrange publicity activities to increase Pl recovery rate with reference to DWCS Recovery rate Note 2 of 1.9% of total Pl waste in 2005/06 Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met 3.2% recovery rate as at 31.3.2006. (i.e. 199.8 tonnes recovery as against 6243.8 tonnes of the total estimated P1 waste from Apr05 to Mar06)
20 W Increase domestic waste recovery rate for used clothes (Uc) To permit charity organizations collecting used clothing and to promote used clothes recovery in all PRH estates. 0.5% increase in Uc recovery of 533.5 tonnes in 2004/05, or 536.0 tonnes note4
Image to indicate the performance : Substantial Progress 		526 tonnes of Uc was recorded as at 31.3.2006. (i.e. about 98.1% of the set target)
21 W Reduce domestic waste Promote waste reduction through various publicity campaigns (Environmental Family Competition, EMAC newsletters and activities, and other joint activities with green groups) 1% reduction of 0.78kg/person/day in 2004/05, or 0.77kg/person/day Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met 0.74kg per person per day as at 31.3.2006 (i.e. 5.1 % reduction).
22 N Reduce noise nuisance from water pumps in PRH estates Replace 3 000 rpm water pumps by 1 500 rpm water pumps 15 replacements Image to indicate the performance : Substantial Progress 14 pumps were replaced. The replacement for two water pumps in Model Housing are in still in progress and expected to complete in end June 2006.
23 H Reduce potable water consumption for installations under landlord in PRH estates Use self-stopping water tap and reduce pipe bursting and leakage through replumbing 0.5% reduction as compared with that in 2004/05 Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met A decrease of 13% was recorded as against 2004/05.
24 G Improve the slope appearance in existing PRH estates • Green treatment to hard surfaced slopes and improvement to existing vegetated slopes 10 slopes Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Green treatment was applied to 10 slopes in six following estates:-
Cheung Ching Estate (1 slope);
Nga Ning Court (3 slopes);
Nam Shan Estate (2 slopes);
Wah Kwai Estate (1 slope);
Lok Wah South Estate (2 slopes); and
Choi Wan Estate II (1 slope).
• Chunam surface to be improved with hydroseeding stone pitching and toe planters
25 G Enhance greening in PRH estates Allocate open area in selected estates for setting up thematic gardens 2 estates Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Rhododendron Gardens (???) were set up at Lei Muk Shue Estate and Nam Shan Estate in May05 and Aug05 respectively.
26 A Increase tenants' awareness and support of greening Organize tree planting days in selected estates 3 estates Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Tree planting was held at Nam Shan, Wu King and Shek Yam East Estates in Jun/Sep/Oct05 respectively.
27 W Promote recovery of spent mercury containing lamps and bulbs Launch the recycling scheme in five regions by phase 2 regions Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met The scheme was launched in all regions by May05.
28 A Promote green management initiatives in public rental estates Organize Green Property Management (GPM) Award with Green Groups To partner with Environmental Campaign Committee as a co-organizer of the GPM Award, which is under the 2005 HK Eco-Business Awards Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met The GPM competition was completed and the award presentation ceremony was held in Mar06.
29 A Promote environmental awareness in HOS estates • Liaise with PMAs to organize activities for residents in HOS courts 2005/06 Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Up to end Mar06, PMAs have arranged 134 activities in HOS courts such as poster displays, collection of recycling materials, waste reduction/recycling competition, outings, etc. All environmental messages from EPD were disseminated to them.
• Refer environmental messages from Environmental Protection Department(EPD) to PMAs
30 W Promote recovery of used rechargeable batteries Launch the recycling scheme All estates Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met The recycling scheme was launched in all estates.
31 W Implementation of waste separation at source Implement the programme in all estates by phases 30 estates Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met 30 estates have joined the EPD's scheme to implement source separation of waste.
32 W Reduce A3 and A4 paper consumption in HD offices except site offices • Send regular reminders to staff regarding good practices and tips on paper saving 139 577 reams, or 7.5% reduction as against that of 150 894 reams consumption in 2002/03 (which is in line with the service-wide targets set by the Policy Committee) Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met 137 862 reams, or 8.6% reduction as against that of 150 894 reams consumption in 2002/03.
• Send monthly paper consumption report to Division Administrative Secretariats to monitor paper consumption
• Upload circulars/documents to the intranet instead of printing hardcopy for circulation
33 W Collect waste paper in HD offices • Send regular reminders to staff regarding good practices and tips on paper recycling 150,850 kg, or 2% increase as against that of 147,892 kg collected in 2002/03 Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met 161,348 kg, or 9.1% increase as against of 147,892 kg collected in 2002/03.
• Distribute used carton oxes to officers for convenient disposal of waste paper
• Conduct yearly Spring Clean Exercise
34 W Use environmentally friendly paper in printing of all publicity materials (except sales and marketing publication) Implement the use of environmentally friendly paper as a prerequisite in future printing jobs 100% of paper used Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met 100% up to end Mar06.
35 E Reduce energy consumption in HAHQs • Send regular reminders to staff regarding good practices and tips on energy saving A ceiling of 18,623,000 kWh consumption, or 4.5% reduction as against that of 19,500,520 kWh consumption in 2002/03 (which is in line with the service- wide targets set by the Policy Committee) Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met 16,706,794 kWh, or 14.3% reduction as against that of 19,500,520 kWh consumption in 2002/03.
• Conduct training courses and seminars for energy wardens to enhance their knowledge about energy saving
• Set the air conditioning temperature at 25.5OC in summer months to align with the service-wide standard
• Lower the lighting illumination levels for the HAHQ car park during office hours to a minimal acceptable standard
• Target for a reduction rate as against that of 2002/2003
36 A Enhance staff awareness and knowledge about general environmental issues and legislation • Organize seminar on general environmental issues / legislation and/or sponsor staff to attend external seminars/courses on the same subject 2 seminars Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met • The following seminars/courses were conducted to enhance staff awareness of environmental issues:
- HD Environmental Seminar on LCA & LCC Studies & Solar Energy Application in HK;
- Experience Sharing on Environmental Design Studies;
- Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Workshop on Environmental Improvement Scheme to Facilitate Green Construction Practices;
- Seminar on Introduction of Energy Efficient & Environmental Friendly Products for HA;
- Construction Industry Training Authority (CITA) Course on Preparation & Implementation of Environmental Management Plan; and
- The Latest Regulatory Development on Environmental Management & ISO14001 in 2006.
Modification of the ELD self-learning module was completed and uploaded to the e-Housing portal.
• Upload a self-learning module on the Environmental Legislative Database (ELD) under the e-Housing Portal
37 A Enhance staff awareness and knowledge about energy savings Organize green housekeeping seminars for energy wardens 2 seminars Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Two Green Housekeeping Seminars were organized for energy wardens in Apr and Jun05.
38 A Enhance staff awareness and knowledge about environmental issues • Arrange displays at the Green Corner to promote environmental initiatives of various divisions Programme to be completed in 2005/06 Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met • Four displays at the Green Corner by respective divisions were put up through the year.
- Corporate Services Department's (CSD) "In-house Environmental Performance";
- Development and Construction Division's (DCD) "Snapshots of Environmental Initiatives" ;
- Estate Management Division's (EMD) "Green Property Management"; and
- Environmental Management Unit's (EMU) "HA's Green Achievement: Today & Tomorrow"
• Organize promotional activities to mark the World Environment Day(WED)
• Organize Waste Recycling Project and Energy Saving Projects for HD staff • An on-line quiz was organized to support WED in Jun05. 25 winning colleagues were awarded to an eco-tour visiting Hong Kong Mangroves and Fanling Environmental Resource Centre in Jul05.
• Arrange HD staff to participate in environmental activities organized by other departments and green groups • Joint activities such as the E&M Safety Carnival with EMSD in Oct05 to promote energy saving and efficiency; and the Green Carnival organized by Green Council in Feb05.
39 A Increase community awareness of environmental protection and in particular to promote greening in PRH • Launch campaigns to promote waste reduction and recycling Programme to be completed in 2005/06 Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met • Activities jointly organized with green groups include:
- Launching the "Green Delight in Estates" at Lok Fu Shopping Centre in Jul05;
- "Estate Green Fun Day" in 17 PRH estates from Nov05 to Mar06;
- Waste Collection Programme with SWD in 5 PRH estates;
- A game booth to promote HA's green initiatives at the Green Carnival;
- Waste Reduction Credit Scheme Phase IV was completed in Oct05.
- 100 estate tenants from 3 estates joined the kick- off ceremony of the Hong Kong Tree Planting Day in Mar06.
• Relay green messages in EMAC newsletter
• Distribute publicity materials such as posters, leaflets and souvenirs to educate residential tenants on environmental issues
• Encourage EMAC's participation in promoting environmental messages among PRH tenants
• Arrange PRH tenants to participate in the Tree Planting Day
40 A Enhance staff awareness in central government's sustainable development policy and the use of Computer-aided Sustainability Evaluation Tool (CASET) Organize seminar on sustainable development and how to conduct sustainability assessment 1 seminar Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Seminar on sustainable development was organized jointly with the Sustainable Development Unit in Apr05, with coverage on the use of CASET.
41 A Enhance staff awareness and knowledge in the elements of environmental management plan Organize training seminars on the elements of environmental management plan 2 seminars Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Two seminars were held in Aug05.
             
 
A Awareness and participation G Greening N Noise E Energy efficiency
H Water C Control of hazardous materials W Waste management & 4Rs(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replace)    
   
 
Image to indicate the performance : Fully Met Fully Met Image to indicate the performance : Substantial Progress Substantial Progress Image to indicate the performance : Fell Short Fall Short    
               
   
 
Note 1

Status of target met can be defined as one of the following - Fully met, Substantial progress, Fall short or Deferred.

Note 2

Recovery rate respectively for Paper, Aluminum Cans and Plastic Bottles is the ratio of that particular waste collected from the recycling bins against the estimated total of that particular waste generated from the public estates, based on the EPD's Domestic Waste Composition Survey in 2003.

Note 3

The trend for both paper and aluminum cans is decreasing due to the high resale value in the market.

Note 4

The recovery rate for used clothes was slightly dropped due to recovery activities conducted by other organizations at the periphery outside the housing estates