Verification Statement for Hong Kong Housing Authority Sustainability Report 2006/07
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE
Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) conducted an independent verification of the Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA)'s Sustainability Report for 2006/07 (herein referred to as 'the Report'). The Report described the environmental, social and economic performance of HA for the period from 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007. The objective of the verification was to provide an independent opinion on the materiality, completeness, accuracy, and reliability of the information presented in the Report.
The verification scope included:
- Assess the adequacy of coverage of all relevant issues in relation to HA's sustainability performance;
- Verify the reliability of data and information management mechanism for gathering, collating, analysing, and presenting the data in the Report;
- Assess the accuracy and consistency of the selected data presented in the Report;
- Assess the overall reasonableness and balance of Report with regard to the information presented;
- Identify the relevant areas for future improvement
VERIFICATION METHODOLOGY
Our verification procedure included review of relevant documentation, interview with representative of HA with accountability for preparing the Report, analyse selected sample of data consolidated in the Report. The sample data was verified for accuracy through examination of supporting information and cross-checking with HA published annual report and available third parties' information.
OUR OPINION
It is HKQAA's opinion that the information presented in the Report provided a structured, balanced and reasonably accurate representation of HA's performance in the context of environmental, social and economic aspects.
Report Materiality and Completeness:
The Report was a fair and honest representation of HA's initiatives, targets, progress, performance and case studies on its environmental, social and economic achievements. The Report provided a balanced view of the key sustainability issues and achievements along with a comprehensive set of sustainability performance indicators relevant to its core business operations.
Report Accuracy and Reliability:
All sample data examined during our verification was accurate and consistent with the supporting information reviewed. Based on the samples examined, the information provided in the Report was reliable in the presentation of HA's sustainability commitments, initiatives, performance, and achievements for the reporting period.
Jane Lin
Lead Verifier
HONG KONG QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY