Purpose of the verification 

P-E Handley Walker (HK) Ltd. was commissioned by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) to perform an independent verification on the report layout, wording and the accuracy of the data in the context of a public corporate environmental report. 

Scope of the verification 

The verification is focused on coverage of the report and accuracy of the reporting system on environmental performance. 

The relevant documents of the key information and data from all Divisions of the EMSD were reviewed and the pertinence of the data to the calendar year 2001 was also verified. 

Verification Statement of the Corporate Environmental Report 

Our verification results confirm that the data presented is consistent with the materials, and that the system used to collect, maintain and analyze the data is also effective. 

Our verification results also indicate that the EMSD has presented a comprehensive, fair and balanced disclosure of information of their Environmental Performance. 

EMSD has made a notable achievement in meeting its objectives and targets in fulfillment of its environmental policy. For those on-going environmental targets, progress is generally satisfactory.  

During the verification process, we have noticed an increased consumption in industrial resources as evidenced from the year 2000 and 2001 data due to the full scale operation of two depots and the increased loading for vehicle modification and body overhaul in this year.  

Particularly noteworthy is the Department’s effort in achieving the improvement works for the Energy Management Opportunity Programme and the pro-active involvement in Gas Safety and LPG vehicles Scheme in Hong Kong.

Recommendations for future Reports

EMSD is undergoing active strategic role on the Demand Side Management with the utility companies.  It is recommended that the development of this programme such as the Energy Efficiency Rebate Programme can be highlighted in this report in future.

Tommy Lau

Principal Consultant

Compliance Services

P-E Handley Walker (HK) Ltd.