• Use fuel ash (a waste residue left over from burning coal in a power station) in cement manufacture and in concrete production in Hong Kong and Southern China.
• Use slag from blast furnaces and foundries in cement manufacture.
• Use zeolite instead of river sand in cement clinker production.
• Use unwanted sediment dredged from silted up rivers in cement production.
• Flue Gas Sulphurisation Gypsum (a by- product of a power station’s air pollution control measures) is used in cement production.
  

• Fresh concrete, which is returned from projects as waste, is recycled.
• Waste water at concrete plants is recycled into fresh concrete.
• Concrete from construction and demolition waste is able to be recycled through our concrete plants to produce structural concrete.
• Asphalt from milled asphalt pavements is recycled both in Hong Kong and the Philippines.
  

New concrete production facilities are designed and constructed to:

• Minimize energy consumption
• Achieve zero waste water emission
• Control fugitive dust emission by containment
• Improve the exterior
• Minimise noise pollution

• Zero discharge of waste water
• Air emission levels which are lower than statutory requirements
• Limestone powder is used to remove acidic gases from emissions

Green Island Cement Company Limited

• 1999 – Pacific Basin Economic Council Award
• 2000 – Hong Kong Awards for Industry – Environmental Performance

• 2000 - Hong Kong Awards for Industry – Certificate of Merit in Environmental Performance
• 2001 – Hong Kong Awards for Industry – BEC Environmental Performance Award
• 2002 - Hong Kong Awards for Industry – Certificate of Merit in Environmental Performance

• Convener - Hong Kong Business Coalition on the Environment
• Senior Representative - Council for Sustainable Development of the Hong Kong SAR
• Subsidiary Membership - Hong Kong Environmental Energy Association; Hong General Chamber of Commerce; Green Management Club of the Hong Kong Productivity Council; Hong Kong Waste Management Association
• Past Representation - Advisory Council on the Environment

• Anderson Asphalt Limited
• Green Island Cement Company Limited

Guests room temperature pre-set at 23 to 25 degrees Celsius and lights automatically turned off when guests have left the rooms.

Recycle "grey" water for flushing purposes.

Shampoo, bath foam, and body lotion are all made from natural extracts.

Bottles, cans and paper waste are separated.

Most laundry and house-keeping cleaning chemicals used are biodegradable.

• Continuously assess and minimise the environmental impact of new developments.
• Minimise environmental impacts to the community.
• Implement an effective environmental management systems.
• Promote environmental awareness and responsibility among employees and partners.
• Participate in regional collaboration schemes on environmental protection.

• Installation of flue gas desulphurisation plant and low nitrogen oxide combustion systems at the Lamma Power Station to minimise any negative effect on air quality.
• Ensure discharged water from the Lamma Power Station has no adverse impact on the environment.
• Noise level at the Lamma Power Station is constantly controlled within an acceptable range.
• Promote the use of electric vehicles (zero emission) in daily operations.
• Spent about HK$4 billion in the last 10 years to raise the environmental standards of our operations.

• Ash and gypsum by-products are sold for use as construction materials.
• Recycle waste water and rain water.

• Work closely with the Government on the implementation of Demand Side Management Resource Plan to encourage efficient use of electricity in commercial sectors.
• Co-sponsor an Energy Efficiency Centre.
• Introduce the "Smart Power" Campaign to educate the younger generation on the efficient use of electricity.

• Build cable tunnels instead of overhead transmission lines to preserve natural environment.
• Conduct and sponsor corporate afforestation schemes in Hong Kong and the Mainland.

• Sponsor a solar energy research conducted by the University of Hong Kong.
• Install the territory's first wind turbine at Lamma Island to generate electricity using wind power - a pioneer in the exploration of the use of renewable energy.

A retrofitting programme is underway to install more fuel-efficient Euro II diesel engines on Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGCs). New company coaches are also installed with Euro III environmentally friendly engines to reduce the emission of black smoke.

A programme has been initiated to improve the air conditioning system to increase fresh air supply to the office buildings by 70%.

Automatic water taps and sea water flushing units are installed in washroom facilities throughout HIT. Sea water consumption is expected to reduce by 25%.

Electronic ballasts are installed in fluorescent lights to reduce electricity consumption by 20%. The office air conditioning system also has a timer control to reduce energy consumption.

A centralised chemical waste storage area has been built to store hazardous chemical and materials.

The drainage system has been constructed to collect grease wash-off produced by the cranes and vehicles. In addition, oil interceptors installed around all fuel stations to prevent water pollution and oil leaks from entering the storm drainage system.

Industrial and normal wastes are separated. This includes the special handling, disposal and recycling of scrap metal, rubber tyres, toner, paper and batteries. Colour-coded recycling bins are used for paper, aluminium cans and plastic.

Oil purifiers have been installed to recycle used oil. This has reduced the consumption of lubricants at HIT.

Noise level monitoring is conducted periodically to ensure a healthy working environment and the compliance of statutory requirements.

Computerised Inventory Control has minimised wastage.

An Environmental Management Committee has been set up within the company. This committee will issue environmental policies and systematically manage environmental issues at HIT.

The HUD Group acts as the agent for the 'Eminox' Continuously Regenerating Trap (CRT) stainless steel exhaust systems, which can reduce over 90% of harmful exhaust emissions. Gas exhausted from the CRT will be clean, smokeless and odourless. It is the most effective method available in the market for removing carcinogenic particles.

The HUD Group is the Government designated Vehicle Emission Testing Centre (VETC) for smoke tests on a chassis dynamometer for >5.5 tonne smoky diesel vehicles in receipt of the EPD Emission Testing Notices.

The Automotive Division of the HUD Group has been recently appointed by Groeneveld as its agent in Hong Kong. Groeneveld is one of the top ten companies in the Netherlands. The Groeneveld products, developed for commercial vehicles include oil level monitoring system (Oilmaster), automatic grease lubrication system and rear obstacle detection system. The products are also environmentally friendly as optimum oil level is maintained to reduce fuel consumption during engine warm-up.

As a salvor, HUD Marine spares no efforts to prevent marine pollution and avoid pollution from ships in distress. As a member of the International Salvage Union, the company adheres to the ISU policy of 'Keeping the Oil in the Ship' and has an excellent record of preventing pollution.

As a vessel operator, HUD Marine has won contracts to design, build and operate a total of six container ships for the Environmental Protection Department of the HKSAR Government. These vessels are engaged in the transportation of containerised domestic waste from urban areas to a landfill site in the New Territories, and are operated to the highest environmental and marine standards.

As a responsible corporate citizen, HUD Marine has conducted a number of trials on floating refuse collection vessels in Hong Kong waters, and has already purchased a vessel to demonstrate modern methods in the Hong Kong and the Mainland marine markets. HUD Marine is now designing its own harbour clean-up vessel and intends to market it all over the world.

• Implements Environmental Management System.
• Conducts periodic environmental audits on its facilities.
• Sets up an environmental and safety committee.
• Has an aggressive program in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Joint-venture partner in the operation of an environmentally friendly cogeneration plant at the Husky Upgrader

• Produce electricity and heat from a single fuel source.
• Two natural-gas-fired turbines are used to generate electricity; waste heat from the gas turbines is used to create steam that generates additional power.
• A similar cogeneration plant at Husky's Rainbow Lake oil and gas facility has switched to the acid-gas injection technology, which virtually eliminates sulphur emissions at the plant.

• Ethanol-blended fuel known as "Mother Nature's Fuel" helps reduce emissions.
• The federal government agency, Environment Canada, has designated ethanol-blended gasoline as an Environmental Choice product.

Voluntary participation in an initiative whereby companies report environmental performance

• Husky's initiatives to date have included internal energy efficiency, reduction of the flared gas, management of fugitive emission, solution-gas recovery, and use of cogeneration.
• Received two awards from the Canadian Government for the company's reporting and reduction initiatives.
• During 2003, Husky received a number of awards for its Health, Safety & Environmental performance including:

  • Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers’ Stewardship award
  • Canadian National Railway Handling award
  • Voluntary Challenge Registry Gold Level Reporter award
  • Canadian Pacific Railway Chemical Shipper Safety award

• A founding member of the Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project, which addresses concerns about the state of the grizzly bear in the Rocky Mountains of Canada.
• Supporter of other research and habitat-enhancement projects for caribou, wolf, waterfowl (Ducks Unlimited) and fish (Trout Unlimited) in Western Canada; the company's leadership has been acknowledged by the World Wildlife Fund.
• The title sponsor of the Calgary Zoo's Endangered Species Reintroduction Research program. Husky’s support will help the Program become a leader in reintroduction research in Canada and restore endangered species to Western Canada.

• Install "Building Management System" or "Time Controller" at office premises to control and switch off the lighting and air-conditioning system automatically to conserve energy.
• Install electronic ballasts at office premises to reduce the energy consumption.
• Carry out a regular maintenance programme on the electrical and air-conditioning systems of all office premises to ensure operation efficiency.
  

"No Smoking" policy

• Establish and reinforce “No Smoking” policy within all office premises.

• Enforce a "No Idling" rule when the company vehicles are idle, drivers are requested to turn off the car engine to minimise the generation of air wastes.

Waste Reduction

• Encourage the use of email for both internal and external communications.
• Encourage double-sided photocopying and re-use the used envelope as internal circulation envelope.
• Use re-usable or refillable office supplies such as dishes, cups, rechargeable batteries, pencil lead, cleaning detergent refill pack, etc wherever possible.

• Place the collection bags at all office premises to collect waste paper for recycling.
• Participate in the printer and copier toner cartridge collection programmes for recycling.
• Donate the obsolete computer and electrical appliances to charity organizations.
• Dispose the used lead acid battery with licensed waste collection contractor authorised by Environmental Protection Department for proper disposal.
  

• Actively participate as the working group member of the "Mobile Phone Battery Recycling Programme" jointly organised by Consumer Council, Environmental Protection Department, OFTA and the Internet and Telecom Association of Hong Kong.
• Seven retail outlets and Customer Services Centres are selected as collection points for discarded mobile phone batteries, which are collected and shipped to overseas factory for recycling.
• Support the programme promotion with SMS sent to subscribers while promotional posters and leaflets were displayed in all retail outlets and Customer Services Centres to encourage public participation in environmental protection.

• Donate 500 units of video mobile phone to charity for elderly.

• Donate old mobile phones and computers to charity and youth organizations.

• Encourage use of recycle paper.
• Re-use envelopes for internal document circulation.

• Collection bags placed inside the office premises to collect waste paper for recycling.

• Used printer toner cartridges and packing boxes collected regularly for recycling.

• Send Green Day SMS to subscribers and place advertisement at the company website to invite donations for the Community Chest Green Day.
• Encourage staff to participate in the Green Day.

• Drivers of idle vehicles are asked to switch off their vehicle engines. Vehicles which have violated the rule will be prohibited from re-entering HIDC.

• Smoking is prohibited in the warehouse and elevators and those who fail to comply will be warned.

• Additional mechanical ventilation fans and air ducts have been installed on 5/F & 6/F of the warehouse to improve the air quality of the building; the content of carbon dioxide is below 25 ppm and nitrogen oxide below 1 ppm.

• Certain air treating units will be upgraded to provide more fresh air to some floors at the Office Tower. The target is to meet the Level 2 requirements of the Environmental Protection Department.

• The forklift trucks of HIDC are under regular maintenance to minimize emission of excess carbon monoxide. Tenants are requested to inspect and overhaul their forklift trucks regularly.

• Check for leaking water taps and carry out reparation.

• Paper is used on both sides and system records are saved in CD Roms.

• Electronic ballasts are used and the MV system is activated according to the actual traffic condition. Unnecessary facilities such as lightings, lifts and air-conditioning (the foyer) are switched off after office hours.

• The tenant (PARKnSHOP) is advised to use water cooled chiller system for its cold rooms.

• The level of consumption is recorded every month to monitor any abnormal usage and the records are assessed against previous months.

• Task force member of the 3R Campaign organised by the Environmental Campaign Committee.
• Participate in the Environmental Protection Ambassador Scheme for Property Management.

Launch campaigns in South Horizons to encourage residents to adopt an environmental life style.

Become a member of the "Waste Recycling Campaign in Housing Estates" organized by the Environmental Campaign Committee in 1999 and win the following awards:

• 2001/02

  • Overall 2nd Runner-up in Paper Category
  • Merit Award in Aluminium Cans Category
• 2000/01

  • Overall 2nd Runner-up in Paper Category
  • Merit Award in Aluminium Cans Category
• 1999/2000

  • Merit Award in Paper Category
• Recycle bins are placed in each block and other common areas in the estate.
• Organize waste collection programme every three months.
• Regularly organize used-clothes recycling programme with environmental groups such as the Conservancy Association.

Plan to build an Eco-Trail along the promenade of the estate to promote environmental awareness among residents.

Prohibit smoking in the office.

Encourage staff to save energy.

Use-less-paper exercise introduced and encourage use of recycle paper.

Prohibit smoking in the office.

Save energy by installing independent switches for air-conditioning control.

Collect used batteries for recycling.

Participate in the annual national "Tree-Planting Day" since 1998, about 25 trees are planted every year.

Prohibit smoking in the office and smoking areas are designated.

Encourage staff to be energy-efficient and minimize use of paper.