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Chapter
3
2.
Environmental Goal
An environmental
goal is a statement about the organization's overall commitment
on responsible care for the environment.
The Controlling
Officer could set the environmental goal of his or her bureau
or department by taking into account the following:
- the
activities and programmes undertaken;
- the
key environmental impacts of the activities and programmes;
and
- the
capability of the bureau or department in tackling these
environmental impacts.
Figures
2.1 -2.4 give some local and overseas examples of environmental
goals.
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2.1 - Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government |
| "Architectural
Services Department when offering our clients a comprehensive
range of multi-disciplinary professional and technical
services for buildings and facilities is committed through
our quality management system to improve the environment.
" |
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2.2 - Environmental Protection Department, HKSAR Government |
| "The
Environmental Protection Department is committed to ensure
that all services offered by the Department as well as
our own internal operations are conducted in an environmentally
responsible manner. " |
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2.3 - Thames Water Plc., United Kingdom |
| "
`Care for the Environment¡¦ is one of the
fundamental guiding principles of Thames Water, and adherence
to it is the responsibility of us all. " |
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2.4 - Environment Agency for England and Wales |
| "The
Agency is responsible for regulating the most complex
and polluting industrial processes, managing the water
environment, regulating waste disposal, including radioactive
waste, and dealing with some aspects of waste regulation,
contaminated land and air quality. In carrying out these
activities, our principal aim is to contribute to the
Government's overall commitment to sustainable development.
" |
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