[ Foreword ] [ Memorable Events ] [ The Hand of Partnership ] [ Operations ] [ Regional Commanders' Report ] [ Personnel and Training ]
[ Management Services ]
[ Professional Equipment ] [ Finance, Administration and Planning ] [ Environmental Report ] [ Organisation ]
[ Annexes and Appendices ]
The roof garden at Sheung Shui Divisional Police Station
The mission is to enhance Force members’ environmental awareness through education and publicity, and to encourage their participation in conserving the environment. The Force collaborates with relevant organisations to promote environmental management within the Force. This includes compliance with the Clean Air Charter, relevant green legislation and codes of practice.
The Force is committed to conserving the environment through appropriate means. The Steering Committee on Green Management, chaired by the Director of Finance, Administration and Planning, serves as the focal point for monitoring and addressing energy saving and environmental management issues in the Force. Due to Formations’ concerted efforts in 2013, there was a decrease in the consumption of electricity, paper, envelopes, fuel for Police vehicles and fuel for Marine fleets.
The Force continued to sustain its efforts in minimising paper consumption. Measures such as communication by e-mails, issuing and storage of bulky documents and reference materials through electronic means instead of hard copies have become common practice at all levels. Electronic notice boards and paperless conferences were also encouraged.
The Force continued to purchase green products such as re-cycled ink/toner cartridges, mercury and cadmium free dry batteries, and rechargeable batteries. Wood-free and recycled printing paper constituted a high proportion of the total amount of paper consumed. Staff were reminded to purchase as many green products as possible when economically viable.
The Force encouraged the use of water saving devices, including low flow showers/showers with timer, low flow taps with sensors, dual flush cisterns and sensor type urinals in Police premises to save water. Guidelines on Water Conservation continued to be posted on e-Green Corners and stickers were displayed at conspicuous places to remind staff to reduce water consumption and prevent water wastage.
Energy-efficient light tubes were widely used in the Force. Solar water heating systems and energy-efficient water heaters were introduced in Police premises to improve the energy efficiency of the water heating system. Reviews were conducted in Kowloon East Region to rationalise the number as well as the operating hours of the compound floodlights in Police premises. Wong Tai Sin Police Station installed a Light Management System at the Report Room and car park to reduce electricity consumption.
Green management concepts have been incorporated in various Police training programmes and activities. Force members were regularly briefed on green management issues during training days to increase their environmental awareness. To enhance staff awareness of environmental conservation, Force members were encouraged to participate in various green activities, such as the Green Monday scheme to promote low carbon and vegetarian diet to Police Headquarters staff starting September 23.
Twenty-seven Force premises have joined the Programme on Source Separation of Commercial and Industrial Waste organised by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD). Recycling programmes focus on waste paper, cans and plastic bottles, glass bottles, CDs/VCDs/DVDs, cartridges and waste cooking oil.
In the design of the Kowloon East Regional Headquarters and Operational Base cum Ngau Tau Kok Divisional Police Station, various forms of energy efficient features and renewable energy technologies have been adopted, such as utilising a district cooling system for air conditioning, automatic demand control of the chilled water circulation system, demand control of fresh air supply with carbon dioxide sensors, a photovoltaic system and a solar hot water system.
In the new annex building of the Police Sports Recreation Club project, energy efficient features and renewable energy technologies were incorporated into the building design. These features included adoption of T5 energy efficient fluorescent tubes with electronic ballast and lighting control, daylight sensors for external lighting, LED type exit signs, automatic switching off of lighting and ventilation fans inside the lift, a building energy management system, solar hot water systems, localised control for air-conditioning systems, demand control air-conditioning with individualised manual on-off control for the fresh-air, natural ventilation via openable windows, low flow taps and dual-flush toilets. A green roof will also be provided.
In 2013, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department conducted energy walk-through inspections for 30 Formations to identify energy saving opportunities. The resultant energy management opportunities have either been implemented or are being pursued.
The Force continued to promote the Used Clothing Collection Campaign jointly organised with the Salvation Army, and participated in the one-hour-long Lights Out Event ¡V WWF Earth Hour 2013 ¡V organised by the World Wild Fund for Nature on March 23. Traffic New Territories South conducted its annual One Officer One Used Toy project to promote recycling, sharing and caring for the society.
The One Officer One Toy Project run by Traffic New Territories South not only promotes environment protection, but also allows the children to feel the warmth.
In 2013, Central District Headquarters and Divisional Police Station was again awarded an Excellent Class Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Certificate and nine Police premises were awarded Good Class IAQ Certificates. Police premises will continue to be selected in the coming years for the conduct of IAQ measurements and related improvement works.
Greening plays an important role in providing an environmentally friendly and quality working environment. To promote the development of quality skyrise greenery, green roof gardens were set up in 10 Police premises. Green walls were also installed on the rooftop of Arsenal House East Wing, and at Police Headquarters Harcourt Garden staff entrance and Wong Tai Sin Police Station Report Room.
In support of the Government’s initiatives to meet the challenges of climate change, continued efforts were made to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For Police land transport, the use of recycled engine oil has been expanded to include more Police vehicles. In 2013, the Force increased its zero emission electric vehicle fleet. Cleaner diesel engine vehicles with Euro V environmental standards have replaced petrol engine vehicles for patrol duties.
The Marine fleet continued to reduce fuel consumption, and emissions of GHG and marine pollutants. Three Police Launches participated in EPD’s Pilot Scheme of using B5 diesel, which resulted in the reduction of about 155 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. A new kind of paint that could reduce the resistance of water has been applied to the hull of some Police Launches to achieve fuel saving.
Since September, Police Headquarters is encouraging a low carbon and vegetarian diet on Mondays to protect the environment.
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