About this Report

This is the ninth publication of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) reporting its annual performance in environmental, social and economic aspects. It also serves as a communication platform between EMSD and its stakeholders regarding its role in the sustainable development of Hong Kong.

Reporting Scope and Boundary
This report covers the operation of EMSD in the territory between 1 April 2007 and 31 March 2008. Data are presented as absolute figures and cover the geographic locations in which we operate. Data on priority issues have been normalised into comparable terms where appropriate and practical. All monetary terms are in Hong Kong dollars.

Reporting Principle
This report makes reference to both the HKSAR Government’s Circular Memorandum No. 1/2007 “Controlling Officer’s Report” and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 Guidelines. A GRI Content Index is provided at the end of this report to facilitate referencing.
An independent verification of this report is also attached at the back.