| 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:
|
| 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
|
| 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 |
|
| 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
|
Our Influence and Impact on the Environment
