Environmental Performance Report 2003
Environmental Protection Department

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| Foreword | Our Contribution to the Environment | Our Own Operations | Targets for 2003 |

| Foreword | Environmental Policy | Organisation, Programmes and Responsibilities | EPD Offices and Facilities | Our Influence and Impact on the Environment |

Our Influence and Impact on the Environment

The Department's contribution towards improving the environment
Main Activities
Environmental Results
Contribute to the formulation of major policies and plans within the Government 
  • Environmental impact of policies, strategies and planning proposals minimised
  • Sustainability incorporated in decision-making process
Develop and implement environmental improvement programmes    

Direct improvements in:

  • Air quality
  • Noise mitigation
  • Water quality
  • Waste management
Plan and provide waste management facilities
  • Waste handled and disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner
Establish regulatory control framework and enforce environmental ordinances
  • Air, water, waste and noise impacts from polluting activities reduced
Build partnerships and engage stakeholders
  • Better co-operation gained from all sectors in improving the environment
Promote environmental awareness and public participation
  • Increased awareness and support given to preventing and tackling environmental problems
Support research and professionalism in the environmental disciplines
  • Professional contribution to environmental management in Hong Kong enhanced


Environmental impact of our operations
Operations and Services
Effects and Environmental Impact
Waste Collection, Transfer and Disposal Services Discharge of wastewater and leachate
  • Pollution of receiving water bodies
Emission of landfill gas
  • Potential fire and other hazards to human life
Environmental nuisance
  • Noise, odour and visual impact
Exhaust emission from on-site treatment facilities, vehicles and vessel fleets
  • Air pollution and contribution to greenhouse gas emissions
Consumption of fuel and electricity
  • Air pollution and contribution to greenhouse gas emissions
Laboratory Services Exhaust emission from fume cupboards and safety cabinets
  • Air pollution impact
Wastewater discharge
  • Pollution of receiving water bodies
Accidental chemical spillage
  • Potential hazards to human life
Generation of chemical and biological wastes
  • Residual pollution from waste treatment processes
Field Work Fuel consumption and emissions from vehicles/vessels
  • Air pollution and contribution to greenhouse gas emissions
Use of chemicals
  • Contamination of soil and water bodies
Disposal of samples
  • Residual pollution from waste treatment processes
Office Activities Consumption of energy and resources (electricity, paper, water, stationery, etc.)
  • Air pollution and contribution to greenhouse gas emissions
  • Depletion of resources
Generation of solid waste
  • Increased demand for landfill disposal


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