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5-year Environmental Plan FY2018/19 – FY2022/23

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Contents 1. INTRODUCTION: MANAGING HKIA’S ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT ...................... 4

2. SCOPE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN ...................................................................... 5

3. IMPLEMENTATION AND ONGOING MONITORING ....................................................... 6

4. CO-BENEFITS OF ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES ....................................................... 7

5. KEY TARGETS .................................................................................................................. 7

6. KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS .................................................................................. 8

6.1 Climate change / carbon reduction .....................................................................8

6.2 Energy saving .................................................................................................... 13

6.3 Green procurement and retailing ..................................................................... 17

6.4 Air quality ........................................................................................................... 21

6.5 Waste management ........................................................................................... 25

6.6 Water usage ....................................................................................................... 29

6.7 Ecology and biodiversity .................................................................................. 32

6.8 Noise ................................................................................................................... 35

6.9 Engagement ....................................................................................................... 37

6.10 New development ............................................................................................ 41

6.11 Environmental management systems ............................................................. 44

7. WORKING WITH BUSINESS PARTNERS ..................................................................... 46

APPENDIX A - CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT ......................................... 48

APPENDIX B - GREEN PROCUREMENT POLICY ........................................................................... 49

APPENDIX C - SUSTAINABLE DINING POLICY ............................................................................ 50

APPENDIX D – ENERGY POLICY ................................................................................................... 51

APPENDIX E – CARBON OFFSET POLICY ..................................................................................... 52

APPENDIX F – BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY FOR HKIA ..................................................................... 54

APPENDIX G - PLAN REVIEW PROCESS ....................................................................................... 56

APPENDIX H - LIST OF DEPARTMENTAL REPRESENTATIVES 2017/18 .......................................... 58

APPENDIX I – REGISTER OF COMPLETED ACTIONS .................................................................... 59

APPENDIX J – SAMPLE ACTION TABLE ........................................................................................ 75



List of Abbreviations

AAB Airport Authority Building

ACI-ACA Airport Council International - Airport carbon accreditation program

AHU Air Handling Units

API Air Pollution Index

APM Automated People Mover

APU Auxiliary Power Unit

AWTC Airport World Trade Centre

BEAM Building Environmental Assessment Method

BP Business Partner

EGSE Electrical Ground Support Equipment

EMP Environmental Management Plan

EV Electric Vehicle

FGP Fixed Ground Power

FSC Forest Stewardship Council

GSE Ground Support Equipment

GTC Ground Transport Centre

JV Joint Venture

LGV Light Goods Vehicle

LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas

MVAC Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning

MFC Midfield Concourse

NSC North Satellite Concourse

PCA Pre-Conditioned Air

PFA Pulverised Fuel Ash

PRD Pearl River Delta

SQCC Systems Quality Control Centre

VFD Variable Frequency Drive

VOC Volatile Organic Compounds

WBCSD World Business Council for Sustainable Development



1. Introduction: Managing HKIA’s Environmental Footprint

1.1. This document outlines Airport Authority Hong Kong’s (AA) management of the

environmental issues related to the planning, development and operation of Hong

Kong International Airport (HKIA). It covers the environmental initiatives that are

currently being implemented by almost every department within AA and, by extension,

certain aspects of its business partners, tenants and contractors.1 Perhaps more

importantly it also sets out the reasons why AA places such strong emphasis on

environmental management, the principles that guide its approach, the specific issues

that are relevant to each environmental aspect and, where applicable, the metrics to

measure our performance against carefully developed targets.

1.2. Background

AA is a statutory body that is wholly owned by the Hong Kong Government. It has a

vision to strengthen HKIA as a leading aviation hub and a key engine for the economic

growth of Hong Kong.

AA is committed to best practice environmental management and to being a leading

environmental performer in Hong Kong. The Corporate Environmental Policy

Statement was established in 2008 and updated in April 2015 (Appendix A). Other

high level support can be found in our recently reviewed corporate values, AA’s

sustainability vision and a number of issue-specific environmental policies

(Appendices B – F).

In May 2012 the senior management of AA and its business partners pledged, with the endorsement of the Transport and Housing Bureau, that HKIA would become the world’s greenest airport.

1.3. Guiding Environmental Principles

AA recognises that all of the goods and services consumed in the development and

operation of HKIA are derived from functional ecosystems. Therefore the sustainability

of HKIA is ultimately dependent on the continuing functionality of these ecosystems.

AA’s approach to environmental management aims to reflect this understanding by:

a. Proactively minimising harm to protect and restore ecosystem function;

b. Identifying and ascribing an appropriate value to any externalised costs; and

c. Using the “polluter pays” principle to address these costs.

AA’s actions in this regard will be limited to those functions that are appropriate to its role as an airport operator. We further recognise that the preferred order for implementing environmental management options is: avoidance, reduction, mitigation, compensation and restoration.

1 The conditions for compliance with the Environmental Permit for the 3RS Project are handled separately by TRD.



1.4. The Business Case for Environmental Management

The business case for optimising AA’s environmental footprint falls into two categories:

a. Reducing the costs associated with developing and operating the airport. These

include the acquisition, maintenance, replacement and disposal of consumables

and infrastructure. Ideally, a full life cycle analysis, including all of the above

factors, should be conducted to more accurately determine the cost of

environmental initiatives.

b. Minimising a range of operational, regulatory and reputational risks in order to:

i. establish a more resilient operating environment,

ii. meet current and future regulatory requirements,

iii. meet and shape public expectations for environmental performance.

Environment and the social license to operate and grow: Public concerns regarding impacts on local biodiversity and public health – even where projects comply with regulatory requirements – are the principal causes for delay in securing development approval both amongst airports worldwide and for the majority of large infrastructure projects in Hong Kong. As a result, the value of addressing risks to HKIA around environmental regulation and the “social licence to operate and grow” is significant.

1.5 Collaboration

AA is not solely responsible for the environmental footprint of HKIA. Airlines and ground services equipment operators burn fuel that generates carbon and toxic emissions; retailers and caterers consume natural resources to provide food and goods at the airport, and every organisation operating at HKIA uses electricity and generates waste. As a result, AA collaborates closely with its suppliers, business partners, passengers, regulators, local communities and environmental NGOs and other stakeholders to reduce HKIA’s environmental footprint. Wherever possible we adopt an “airport wide” approach, whereby AA acts as the facilitator for programmes that include multiple business partners in order to accelerate the rate of footprint reduction and further embed environmental thinking into the DNA of the whole airport community.

2. Scope of the Environmental Plan

This plan addresses the following environmental aspects:

1. Climate change / carbon reduction 7. Ecology and biodiversity

2. Energy saving 8. Noise

3. Green procurement and retailing

9. Engagement

4. Air quality

10. New development

5. Waste management

11. Environmental management systems

6. Water usage



2.1. Developing and Updating the Environmental Plan

All of AA’s environmental goals should meet the key environmental principles and serve the business objectives described above. At times, the requirement for attainment of an environmental footprint reduction target may conflict with operational requirements, or the financial objectives of AA or its business partners. In such circumstances AA will:

a. Seek the views of internal and external stakeholders that may be affected;

b. Set performance standards that allow flexibility and encourage innovation in

the approach for achieving compliance;

c. Allow lead times that respect investment cycles;

d. Provide the necessary infrastructure to enable compliance, where

appropriate;

e. Secure the endorsement of AA’s senior management for amendments to the

plan; and

f. Monitor the outcome of the measures and adapt the plan accordingly.

Appendix G outlines the Plan Review Process for the relevant departments to follow.

3. Implementation and Ongoing Monitoring

Each department is required to:

a. Work with SUST to establish a list of specific measures to reduce HKIA’s

environmental footprint, taking into consideration the five-year business plan

and the current Masterplan;

b. Monitor its progress in implementing those measures throughout the year;

c. Provide quarterly progress reports to SUST;

d. Report status in the quarterly AA EMS Working Group meeting, as required;

SUST is required to:

a. Conduct an annual review of the Plan to assess AA’s progress in reducing its

environmental footprint;

b. Revise targets and the overall environmental strategy, where appropriate, in

order to drive continual improvement in AA’s environmental performance in

pursuit of the “greenest airport” objective;

c. Make reference to the relevant disclosures provided in the Global Reporting

Initiative (GRI) G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines and Airport Operators

Sector Disclosures and the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management

System when reviewing the Plan to facilitate the assessment and reporting of

environmental performance; and

d. Consolidate quarterly updates and keep a copy of the most updated Plan.



4. Co-benefits of environmental initiatives

Some of the environmental initiatives in this Plan could have multiple environmental benefits. As an example, the replacement of diesel vehicles with EVs reduces emissions of both carbon and air pollutants. To fully reflect their environmental benefits, a section for indicating the co-benefits of initiatives have been added to this Plan.

5. Key targets

In the coming years, AA will focus on three areas: carbon reduction, energy consumption and waste management. Targets are set out below:

Reduce carbon intensity by 10% by 2020 relative to 2015 levels

Reduce energy consumption by 18M kWh by 2020

Reduce/recycle/recover 50% of all waste generated by 2021



6. Key Environmental Aspects

6.1 Climate change

Background Carbon Management

In response to the UNFCCC Paris Agreement which sets out an objective to limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius, the international community has stepped up efforts in reducing carbon emissions. China has set a target to peak its absolute emissions by 2030 and to reduce emission intensity (emission per GDP) by 60% - 65% from 2005 levels. Hong Kong has committed to reduce carbon intensity (emission per GDP) by 50% – 60% by 2020 from 2005 levels, and has committed to a reduction of 65% - 70% by 2030. The Hong Kong SAR Government has committed to set a target that reflects the science behind the Paris Agreement and subsequent findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. A public consultation on how to set this target is expected to commence in Q2 2019. As one of the fast growing emission sources, the aviation sector could be subject to further regulatory control as a reflection of its contribution to national emissions. As an example, the Chinese national emissions trading scheme was launched in December 2017 with the first phase covering the power sector. The scheme is expected to be enhanced in the coming years to cover more sectors across China, including steel, cement and aviation. In response to growing regulatory risk, AA must strive to reduce its carbon footprint. Given that Business Partners (BPs) account for some 60% of the airport-wide carbon footprint, AA collaborates with BPs to set targets and implement measures to accelerate footprint reduction. Airport-wide target

With the concerted efforts by AA and BPs, airport-wide carbon intensity was reduced by 25.6% as of end 2015 relative to 2008 levels, despite continuous growth in airport throughput (as shown in the graph below). The achievement surpassed the original commitment to reduce carbon intensity by 25%.

Airport-wide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from 2008-2015

Annual ATM

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279k

307k

334k

352k

372k

391k

406k



In Nov 2016, following consultation, AA and BPs pledged to further reduce HKIA’s carbon intensity by 10% by 2020 relative to 2015 levels. At the end of 2017, a reduction of 5.7% in carbon intensity has been achieved (as shown in the graph below).

Airport-wide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from 2015-2017

The airport-wide carbon reduction progress from 2015 onwards is also tabled below:

Year Absolute GHG emissions (tonnes of CO2-e) #

Intensity-based GHG emissions (kg Co2-e/WLU)

Reduction in carbon intensity vs 2015

2015 ### (base year of second carbon reduction pledge)

425,524 3.79 -

2016 ##, ### 436,281 3.77 0.5%

2017 ### 436,732 3.57 5.7%

# Includes GHG emissions from eight new business partners which have participated in the airport-wide carbon reduction pledge for 2020. ## Includes GHG emissions from the new Midfield Concourse which was commissioned in late 2015.

### Excludes GHG emissions from DFS as they have ceased operation in 2017.

AA’s performance AA contributes around 40% of the airport-wide carbon footprint. Starting from the first phase of HKIA Carbon Reduction Programme in 2008, the carbon intensity from AA had an overall drop from 1.98 kgCO2/WLU in 2009 to 1.31 kgCO2/WLU in 2017, which is a decrease of 34%. The emissions relating to AA’s facilities is shown in the graph below.



Climate Resilience

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), the effects of climate change have already emerged with countries experiencing raised temperatures, more frequent extreme rainfall, drought and rising sea levels. Hong Kong is expected to deal with not only the most visible and immediate challenges for a coastal city, but also of the climate impacts in the increasingly integrated surrounding region.

AA plans to conduct a Climate Resilience Study in 2019-2020. The Study aims to assess and review the business, operational and new development areas within the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to strengthen the resilience of the airport under the anticipated effects of climate change. The study will also inform decision-making and future planning for HKIA.

Potential drivers for change

The international community is calling for a limit of global temperature rise to 2 degrees

Celsius.

NGOs and certain airports are pressuring corporates to set Paris-based carbon targets to

align with either the 2 or 1.5 degrees Celsius countered commitment.

China and Hong Kong have set targets to reduce carbon intensity by 2030.

Future carbon pricing mechanisms may create a strong business case to reduce carbon

emission.

Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation task force is reviewing

their scheme to include long term carbon target setting.

ACI has developed a technical note on climate adaptation which is driving airports to

review their risks and opportunities.

HK Government is increasing focus on Paris-based targets and climate resilience in 2019

through public consultation.



Challenges

Increasing air traffic and infrastructure (3RS).

Despite the efforts to reduce energy consumption, AA has no control over the emission

factor of the energy purchased from its power supplier. This is a significant factor that

influences HKIA’s ability to reduce its substantial Scope 2 emissions.

Targets/commitments

Reduce airport-wide carbon intensity by 10% by 2020 relative to 2015 levels.

AA is signatory to the 2008 Aviation Industry Commitment to Action on Climate Change –

a long-term target to work towards carbon neutral growth.

Acquire renewal of ACI-ACA Level 3 accreditation.



New and ongoing actions

Action Year

Actions and Targets Target Completion Date

Ongoing Conduct annual third party verification for AA’s carbon footprint. (SUST)

Annually

Carry out on-site carbon audit for business partners & review. (SUST)

Renew ACI-ACA Level 3 accreditation. (SUST)

- Conduct voluntary verification annually

- Conduct renewal process for every 3 years (2018, 2021, 2024)

Continue to offset carbon for green themed events and extend to other corporate events.

Ongoing

Engage in strengthening the value and credibility of Airport Carbon Accreditation as a tool to encourage reduction of carbon and enhance airport’s reputation for carbon engagement. (SUST)

Ongoing

2018 Enhance the functionality of the Carbon Audit System. (SUST)

Q4 2018

(Deferred to Q4 2019)

2017-2020 Establish and organise bi-yearly technical working groups for business partners to provide a platform for sharing technical knowledge, best practices and the latest carbon/energy technologies. (SUST)

Bi-annually

2017-2020 Implement a benchmarking scheme to facilitate the comparison of business partners’ performance within their sector. (SUST)

Annually

2017-2020 Introduce new awards during the target period to encourage and recognize BPs’ outstanding performance. (SUST)

Q3 2018- Q4 2019

2017-2020 Establish senior executive roundtables for business partners to secure senior management support. (SUST)

Annually

2018-2020 Set a long-term carbon reduction target. (SUST) Q3 2020

2018 *Conduct CSR Asia Mini Study on climate adaptation.

(SUST)

2018 (Completed)

2019 *Conduct Climate Resilience Study (SUST, CWD) 2021

* indicates a new action item



6.2 Energy saving Background Energy savings are closely related to managing carbon emissions because the energy used by the airport is principally derived by burning coal and gas for electricity generation. AA makes every effort to reduce energy consumption at the airport. To ensure optimal energy savings are planned and achieved, AA implements an ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS) at Terminal 1 as of 2017 and Midfield Concourse in 2018. AA aims to achieve further certification at other buildings in the following years. Further details on ISO 50001 are presented in Section 6.11 – Environmental Management Systems. AA has achieved significant energy reduction in recent years due to a series of energy saving projects. In 2017, AA’s electricity usage was 296M kWh which was 10M kWh less compared with 2016. Example projects implemented between 2016 and 2018 include:

Installation of a cloud-based building analytics system for the North Satellite Concourse

(Reduced 0.6M kWh/ year)

Replacement of LED gantry lights in Terminal 2 (Reduced 0.3M kWh/ year)

Replacement of two energy efficient high-voltage chillers (Reduced 9.8M kWh/ year)

Start replacement of LED lights in Terminal 1 (Reduce 3.5M kWh/ year by 2020)

Optimization of operational efficiency of the new Midfield Concourse (Reduced 1.9M

kWh/ year)

Retro-commissioning of mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning system in T1

(Reduced 3.2M kWh/ year)

Modification of gantry lighting control in T1 (Reduced 0.5M kWh/ year)

The figure below shows AA’s electricity consumption over the past nine years. Priorities for reducing energy use have generally focused on significant electricity demand areas including cooling and lighting systems. AA also regularly replaces fans, pumps and motors with more efficient models as they become available to maintain energy efficiency. AA has set a target to save 18M kWh by 2020, which is equivalent to the annual electricity use of 4,000 households. To achieve the target, AA will implement a series of energy saving measures including the replacement of over 80,000 LED lights at Terminal 1, optimising the energy consumption of the Midfield Concourse, and the conversion of apron high-mast lighting to LED light sources.



Remarks:

Electricity consumption includes AA's facilities such as Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Midfield Concourse, North Satellite

Concourse, SkyPier, HKIA Tower, Airport World Trade Centre, etc. SkyPier and NSC came into operation since Sep 2009 and Nov 2009 respectively.

Midfield Concourse in operation since Dec 2015.

Potential drivers of change

Financial savings – there is a direct dollar saving for every reduction in energy usage.

Reduction in carbon emissions attributable to AA’s operations contributes to the HKSAR

government overall target.

Challenges

Growing number of passengers, flights and supporting infrastructure.

Low-hanging fruit measures are exhausted. Future energy saving measures require

higher investments.

Co-benefits:

Energy savings relating to the replacement of equipment with a lower electricity

consumption (such as lighting fixtures and MVAC equipment) will also yield a reduction in

the overall carbon footprint of the premises.

Installing sensors and control systems for equipment will ensure their optimal

performance and reduce carbon footprints of the premises.

Targets/Commitment

Reduce airport-wide carbon intensity by 10% by 2020 relative to 2015 levels.

Reduce energy consumption by 18M kWh by 2020.




Action Year


(A) Energy Savings – Lighting

Since 2015

Implement LED lighting for new advertising light boxes while replacing all existing light tubes with LED lighting once aged (RAD)

Ongoing

Adopt seasonal control of lighting (TSD) Ongoing

Since 2016 Control modification of gantry lighting at T1 (TSD) Q4 2018 (Completed)

2017

Install LEDs for Apron High Mast Light (HML) (AD & TSD)

Q3 2019 (Brought forward from Q1 2020)

Replace the 1st generation of LED bulbs and tubes installed in 2009 with the latest LEDs with the highest efficiency. Remaining phases will be monitored and carried out according to the end of product’s service life (TSD)

Q4 2020

2018 *Conduct a trial of LED Street Lights for the Landside

Area (TSD)

Q4 2018 (Completed)

2018-21 *Replace LEDs for Movement Area Guidance Signs

(MAGS) in the Airfield (TSD) Q1 2021

(B) Energy Savings - Cooling

2018-19 Replace High Efficiency Chillers for the GTC (TSD)

Q3 2019 (Deferred to Q1 2020)

2018-19 *Replacement of High Efficiency Chillers for T1 (TSD) Q2 2020 (Brought forward from Q1 2021)

(C) Energy Savings – Electricity consumption

2018-19 *Apply Building Analytics (BA) in MFC (TSD) Q2 2019

2018-23 *Replace pumpsets and motors at Seawater Pump

House No. 5 (TSD)

Q3 2020 (Brought forward from Q3 2023)

2018-19 *Conduct trial of High Efficiency Motors for Conveyor

Systems (TSD) Q1 2019 (Completed)

(D) Others



Ongoing

Achieve the Energywise label under HKAEE scheme and conduct renewal process every 2 years (2019, 2021, 2023) (TSD & SUST)

Bi-Annually

2018 *Achieve Power Smart Energy Saving Award (TSD) Q4 2018 (Completed)




6.3 Green procurement and retailing Background Many of the primary services for AA’s airport management and development work are outsourced to contractors and suppliers. Procurement activities are managed separately for daily operation and for development projects. As the airport operator, AA oversees the sustainability of HKIA as a whole, and it is important that AA works with reputable contractors and suppliers that manage their environmental and social impacts responsibly. AA is committed to embedding sustainability considerations in our procurement processes, including the selection of contractors and suppliers. AA is currently reviewing our existing third party monitoring approach across our supply chain. The process covers:

(a) the insertion of standardized environmental clauses into General Conditions of

Contracts;

(b) the standardization of the Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) process; and

(c) the development of a consistent approach for environmental performance

monitoring among AA’s contracts/ agreements/ licensees.

The approach will be presented to senior management at the ISO 14001 Management Review Meeting in November 2018 and, pending approval, is planned to be implemented in 2019. To encourage AA’s tenants and business partners (BPs) to take direct responsibility for their own environmental management, AA organized an HKIA Environmental Management Recognition Scheme on a bi-annual basis. The scheme was first introduced in 2012 and held again in 2014 and 2016, with the aim of enhancing the tenants’ and BPs’ awareness of various environmental management aspects. The 2016 Scheme prepared business partners and tenants for the HKSAR Government’s Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) charging. More information on this scheme is provided in Section 6.5 – Waste Management. In 2017, AA stepped forward to encourage tenants and business partners to take direct responsibility for their own environmental management. Forty-seven retailers at HKIA have joined the Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance, organized by Hong Kong Green Building Council, and pledged to adhere to a series of environmental standards on energy management, water management, waste reduction, reuse and recycling of materials, green procurement, and social green behavior. AA has also been a founding member of the Hong Kong Green Purchasing Charter since 2007. A Corporate Green Procurement Policy was developed in 2008 and a revised version was issued in 2016 (Appendix B) to refresh these corporate values. Potential drivers for change

Alignment with the HKSAR Government’s initiatives in conserving resources and reduction

of waste.

Proactive management of our supply chain to fulfill GRI G4 reporting requirements.

PR opportunities for retailers who participate in AA award schemes.

Recognition for best practice in Hong Kong and globally.

The MSW charging legislation may drive tenants and business partners to think carefully

about the recyclability of product packaging to reduce charges.

Improvement for the overall performance in accordance with AA’s Environmental General

Conditions of Contract.

Challenges



Tenants often lack the incentive to make necessary investments or behavior changes,

particularly if they themselves have short leases.

Potential higher costs of eco-friendly products create disincentives to AA, tenants or

business partners from procuring such products.

Limited availability and difficulties in sourcing green products are major barriers towards

purchasing environmentally sustainable products.

China’s National Sword Policy will impact the recyclability of product packaging,

potentially causing higher costs of disposal.

Co-benefit

The addition of environmental-related aspects to the Tenants Fit-Out Handbook will

encourage waste reduction and improve air quality.

Reducing hardcopy printing for all in-house training will also reduce waste.

Low footprint logistics arrangements for sustainable development-related luncheon

training will also achieve waste reduction.

The introduction of MSW Charging will drive waste reductions.

Targets

Further enhance the environmental performance of the supply chain through tightening of

environmental requirements in contract documentation.

Identify opportunities for engaging with tenants, business partners and passengers to

develop new initiatives for environmental footprint reduction.

Monitor all high risk contracts at least once every two years.




Action Year


(A) Paper consumption

Ongoing *Continue to produce publications on FSC-certified paper

as far as possible (CCD, T1D, AVA)

Ongoing

Adopt e-Evaluation to evaluate all in-house training programs instead of asking participants to fill-in paper evaluation forms (HRA)

Ongoing

Follow continuously the best practices in saving energy/paper, including maximizing use of e-format and exploring e-platforms for information sharing (IA)

Ongoing

Source 100% recycled or FSC certified paper for toilet consumption (T1) (T1D)

Ongoing

*Print promotion materials on environmental friendly paper

and procure environmental items as far as possible for the use as giveaways for campaigns, training, workshops and etc. (SSBC)

Ongoing

*Continue with e-Evaluation for all training programs (AVA) Ongoing

*Continue to provide participants with an e-copy of training

materials as far as possible (AVA)

Ongoing

*Reduce hardcopy printing for all in-house training (HRA,

AVA) Ongoing

Since 2016

Conduct a feasibility study and explore e-tendering (RAD) Q4 2017 (Deferred to Q4 2019)

2018-19 *Introduce e-coupons to replace paper coupons for retail

promotion (RAD)

Q4 2018 (completed)

(B) Other initiatives

Ongoing Work with PRO and Legal to strengthen and standardise requirements in the General Conditions of Contracts for AA’s contractors/ suppliers/ service providers (SUST, PRO & Legal)

Q4 2018 (completed)

*Review monitoring approach for AA’s supply chain (SUST) Q4 2018 (completed)

*Review EMP review process and standardise across

departments (SUST)

Q4 2018 (completed)



*Implement in stages across all relevant departments a

more consistent third party monitoring approach (i.e. high risk contracts to be monitored every two years. (SUST and various departments)

2019 onwards

Review Tenants Fit Out Handbook with TSD and RAD, consider adding / updating environmental-related aspects. Implement practical usage of green materials in the fit-outs (SUST, TSD, RAD)

Ongoing

Support low footprint logistics arrangements for sustainable development-related luncheon talks / training sessions hosted by SUST (HRA)

Ongoing

Promote practical usage of green material in the fit-outs (RAD)

Ongoing

Refine environmental clauses in retail and catering licenses (RAD)

Q2 2019

2017

Conduct gap analysis (ISO 20400) for development of action plans for closing the gaps identified (PRO)


Standardise sustainability elements to be embedded into tender evaluations (PRO)


2018-19 *Develop statistical analysis for the inclusion of

sustainability elements in tender evaluation (PRO) Q2 2018 (Deferred to Q3 2018)

2018 *Join the Sustainable Procurement Charter (PRO) Q4 2018 (Deferred to Q2 2019)

2018 *Replace traditional lightbox signage with digital panel to

reduce printing of transparent signage film (SMD)

Q2 2019

2019 *Develop electronic forms for various procurement activities

(PRO)

Q2 2019

2019-20 *Promote awareness and provide training for AA's staff on

sustainable procurement (PRO & SUST)

Q2 2020




6.4 Air quality

Background Air quality is one of the most important environmental issues facing Hong Kong. Public concerns about emissions at HKIA principally come from residents in Tung Chung, which is located just to the south of the airport. While HKIA is close to Tung Chung, a number of other significant sources of emissions lie upwind and also influence air quality both at the airport and in Tung Chung. These include a major shipping lane, two power stations, and the North Lantau Highway. Further away, but nonetheless significant, regional emissions from the Pearl River Delta (PRD) also influence air quality in northwest Lantau. A range of emission sources are associated with the operation of HKIA. Some of these, including aircraft auxiliary power units (APU) and airside vehicular emissions, can be directly controlled by AA, while AA must work closely with key stakeholders such as airlines, ferry operators and a range of other airport business partners whose emissions AA does not control directly. AA continuously tracks outdoor air quality through two airport monitoring stations and a third control station on Sha Chau since 2004. Since 2013, AA has commissioned experts from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to develop inventories of emissions from key sources including airside vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE), aircraft landing and take-off (LTO) emissions, landside vehicles serving the airport and ferries moving passengers to and from the SkyPier. The inventories provide the evidence base to identify the most cost-effective policies and solutions to reduce emissions at HKIA and also provides useful insights into regional air quality. AA has also developed an airside vehicle electrification implementation roadmap to reduce air emissions on the airside. There are three phases:

1) Phase 1: Saloon type vehicles to be electric from 2018 onwards

2) Phase 2: Other remaining private cars to be electric by 2022

3) Phase 3: Airside vans, mini-buses and buses to be electric commencing in 2024

(subject to availability in the market)

To facilitate the transition, AA has installed 278 EV chargers and plans to expand the network to 480 chargers by the end of 2021. Since 2012, AA has also started installing electric ground services equipment (GSE) charging stations for electric powered GSE (eGSE). A total of 90 eGSE charging points are now operating at the airport. In July 2018, AA began implementing a GSE pooling scheme of which 95% are electric GSE, at various locations. In 2024, AA will provide a total 450 GSE charging stations to support electrified ramp handling operations. An additional 33 E-bus chargers will also be installed to facilitate new operations.




While background air quality in Hong Kong is improving, public concern about poor air

quality remains a potential constraint to future airport development.

The wide range of new air quality improvement measures implemented by the Government

has reduced emissions from the three major local sources. As a result, airport-related

emissions account for an increasing proportion of local emissions in Hong Kong.

Meet commitments in EIA reports and associated Environmental Permit conditions.

Challenges

Emissions from GSE and aircraft are not under AA’s direct control.

High capital cost of e-GSE and charging infrastructure.

Lack of government subsidy to promote retirement of aging diesel vehicles or pilot of low

emission technologies.

For some GSE, electrification is either not technologically feasible or the technology is not

yet mature.

Co-benefit

The replacement of operating vehicle fleet, and the phasing out and replacement of Pre-VI

vehicles with an electrified fleet will achieve overall carbon reductions as well as improve

air quality.

Targets

By 2018, all saloon type private cars on the airside must be electric vehicles (EVs)

(achieved).

By 2022, remaining private car types on the airside must be EVs (subject to availability in

the market).

From 2024, all registered vans, mini buses and buses in the Airport Restricted Area (ARA)

must be EVs.

By 2024, the GSE pooling scheme will be in full implementation, including at the Third

Runway Concourse.




Action Year Actions and Targets Target Completion Date

(A) Air Quality Control – Vehicle Emissions

Since 2013 Continue to explore with franchisees the feasibility of expediting the replacement of legacy vehicles with cleaner vehicles (the latest EURO or equivalent emission standard) during the tender/renewal of catering, into plane fuelling services and GSE maintenance contracts (ALD)

On-going

Monitor the replacement of aged vehicles and usage of the latest emission standard vehicles by ALD franchisees for relevant franchise agreements (ALD)

Ongoing

Since 2014 Review eGSE, eVan and eVehicle availability (AD) Ongoing

Since 2016 Install Midfield Concourse charging stations Phase 2 (Airfield)

- 10 EV normal chargers - 3 EV quick chargers - 5 eGSE PosiChargers

A total of 52 eGSE charging points (including Posi/charger, Quick charge and Normal charge) are provided in the existing Midfield Concourse

Q4 2018 (Completed)

Explore the opportunity to incorporate the provision of a biodiesel facility in the design of airside petrol fueling stations (subject to market response) (ALD)

2020/21 (Completed in Q3 2018)

Introduce a GSE pooling scheme (AD)

Location No. of units Effective date

Midfield and the remaining area

200 Jul 2018 (Completed)

North Satellite Concourse

20 Dec 2018 (Deferred to Mar 2019)

Terminal 1 300 Mid 2022

Third Runway Concourse

200 Dec 2024

Q4 2024

2018-21 *Install Smart-to-Charge system for airfield EV medium

chargers (AD & TSD)

Q4 2021

2018-22 *Expand eGSE charging network to facilitate the Equipment

Pooling Scheme at airport (AD & TSD)

Q4 2022

2018-19 *Install EV chargers for E-buses at T1 (AD & TSD) Q4 2019

2018-19 *Procure and deliver six electric staff shuttle buses (AD &

TSD)

Q2 2019



2018-20 *Replace 20 diesel apron passenger buses with electric

buses. The first 10 buses will be delivered by Q4 2019 and the remaining 10 will be delivered by Q4 2020. (AD & TSD)

Q4 2020

(B) Air Quality Control - Others

Since 2014

Achieve the requirement of IAQwise Label and maintain the label (SUST & TSD)

Annually

Review air quality initiatives at the airport and develop new initiatives as appropriate (SUST)

Ongoing

Since 2015

Maintain the air quality monitoring system (AQMS) contract (SUST)

Ongoing

Renew the air quality charter under Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) (SUST)


Since 2017 Develop landside traffic and ferry emission inventories (SUST)

Q2 2020




6.5 Waste management

Background Effective waste management is an issue of concern both to the Hong Kong public and Government, and to international airports. AA aims to reduce the absolute amount of waste generated, and to promote recycling of waste through a number of active measures to encourage separation of waste at source. Efforts will be focused on upstream separation and recycling programmes of downstream separation and recovery. In 2015, AA commissioned a study to review AAHK’s waste management practices with a view to develop a long-term strategy to achieve the 50% waste reduction/recycling/recovery target. The study revealed that, through the implementation of various waste reduction and recycling measures, the best achievable recycling rate for AAHK is 35%. To achieve the recycling/recovery target of 50%, it was proposed that AA enhance its waste management practices, develop and implement a waste charging programme and explore the adoption of waste-to-energy technology at HKIA. In 2017, AA launched the latest programme for HKIA Environmental Management Recognition Scheme to encourage wider implementation of waste reduction and recycling measures by HKIA’s business partners and tenants. Over 100 retail shops, catering outlets, office tenants and cleaning contractors were presented with awards commending their exceptional efforts in waste management. A new recognition scheme will be launched in 2019 to further encourage tenants and business partners to implement sustainability initiatives. In 2017, AA also conducted a study to investigate the feasibility of developing a small-scale waste-to-energy (WtE) plant at HKIA. AA have decided not to proceed after due consideration of various factors, including the potential use of energy generated and the costs of building and operating the facility. AA will continue to explore other waste treatment and disposal options. In 2018, AAHK commenced a 20-month MSW charging pilot scheme with tenants, business partners and airlines to help the airport community to prepare for the MSW Charging Legislation due to be implemented in 2020. The aim of the study was to determine a cost-effective and practical charging mechanism and to provide participants with a realistic experience of the future scheme. The graph below shows AA’s non-recyclable waste and recyclable waste quantity from 2008-2017.




To achieve the corporate waste target.

To align with the global best practices adopted by hub-sized airports.

To help the HKSAR Government to tackle the waste to landfill challenge.

To prepare AA for the introduction of the Government’s Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)

charging legislation which is expected to come into effect in 2020.

To meet commitments in EIA reports and associated environmental permit conditions.

Publication of an emission factor for municipal solid waste would provide a driver for

reduction of carbon in waste.

Challenges

Limited incentive for tenants and cleaning contractors to improve AA’s waste

management system.

AA’s waste management system is complex and often tenants and contractors are not

under AA’s sphere of influence or control, which hinders AA’s efforts to improve waste

reduction and recycling.

The decentralized waste management system hinders AA’s effort to implement a holistic

approach for an integrated waste management system.

Lack of resources such as space and manpower to further enhance sorting of waste at

tenants’ premises and refuse rooms.

Lack of market outlets in Hong Kong for low-value recyclables such as plastics.

China’s National Sword Policy will limit the types of recyclables to be sent to China,

leading to a possible decrease in recycling rate for HKIA and others in Hong Kong.

Co-benefits

A reduction in waste to landfill will yield carbon reductions.

Social outcomes are achieved through the engagement of the not-for-profit organization,

Food Angel, and the delivery of the Food Rescue Programme to those in need.

AA staff and the airport community will continue to be informed and educated through

planned engagement activities on waste reduction such as workshops and training

sessions.

Targets

Reduce/Recycle/Recover 50% of all waste generated by 2021.

To conduct a MSW charging pilot at HKIA.

To investigate the feasibility of developing a small-scale waste-to-energy facility at HKIA.




Action Year


Ongoing

Encourage franchisees to participate in airport-wide recycling activities held by AA (ALD)

Ongoing

Explore initiatives to promote effective measures in reducing waste at source e.g. the use of reusable dining ware by F&B tenants (RAD & SUST)

Ongoing

Arrange for the landscape contractor to recycle festive plants (T1D, MCDD & SUST)

Annually

Achieve the requirements of the EPD Wastewise Label and maintain the label annually (SUST & T1D)

Annually

Provide training to tenants and cleaning / waste contractor on waste separation at source (SUST)

Annually

Maximise food waste separation and recovery of recyclable cutlery at Airside L7 food court (T1D)

Ongoing

Reduce the use of toilet paper towel, and study the installation of high efficiency electric hand dryers as alternatives to traditional power towel dispensers (T1D)

Ongoing

Undertake a market study for new self-adhesive baggage tags, without peel-off parts (AD)

Ongoing

Continue partnership with Food Angel on Food Rescue Programme (SUST)

Ongoing

2016 Undertake trial on Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Charging at HKIA. Departments to participate in the joint-department task force to study the requirements for data collection and weighing waste at the point of collection. (SUST, T1D, MCDD, RAD, AD).


2017 Explore food waste collection at offices (HRA, SUST) Q3 2018 (Deferred to Q3 2019)

Explore the opportunity for ceasing single use plastic bottle in HKIA (SUST)

Q4 2018 (Deferred to 2019)

Explore new paper towel dispenser and paper towel product(s) which enhance both environmental /sustainable aspects and passenger experience. (T1D)

Ongoing

Trial to switch from paper towel to hand dryers at HKIAT (HRA, SUST)

Q1 2019 (Completed)

Explore sending HKIA food waste to the Organic Resource Recovery Centre (SUST)

Q1 2019 (Completed)

2018 Review and study possible changes to the contract terms of Food Court Cleaning Contract renewal to include recycling targets and performance-driven rewards. Duration of contract term to be reviewed with Procurement. (T1D)


Explore feasibility to equip airside sorting facilities to enhance the waste separation efficiency (TRD, SUST, T1D)

Q4 2019

2019 *Introduce hand dryers into washrooms at HKIA Tower and

AWTC. (SUST)

Q4 2019



2021-22 Dispose a total of 10,080 obsolete seats in Terminal 1 and NSC in phases in an environmental friendly manner, e.g. for recycling or reuse (T1D)

Q4 2022

2018-19 *Instruct waste contractor staff to cross check if there is any

contamination in collected wooden pallets at the Landside Waste Station in order to fulfill recycling standard (T1D)

Ongoing

2018-19 *Place new 660L glass bottle recycling bins at 3 refuse

rooms to enhance glass recycling rate at HKIA (T1D)

Q4 2019

2018-19 *Refurbish refuse rooms 8, 9, 10 & 12 and waste stations

to impose recycling themes in the rooms for raising environmental awareness of tenants/ licensees/ cleaning contractors & enhancing waste compactor operational safety (T1D)

Q2 2019

2019-20 *Refurbishment of other refuse rooms at T1 and MFC to

impose recycling themes in the rooms for raising environmental awareness of tenants/ licensees/ cleaning contractors (T1D)

Q1 2020

2019-20 *Landside Waste Station (LWS) Expansion (Phase 1) -

expand LWS by around 400sq.m. to cater increased general waste volume & recyclables and extra space for recycling equipment upon implementation of MSW (T1D)

Q1 2020

2019-20 *Collect food waste at HKIAT to feed into HKIA’s food waste

programme (HRA)

Q4 2019

2018-23 *Implement green site office measures including waste

separation and recycling at the existing RPSO and future TRD site offices. (TRD)

Ongoing




6.6 Water usage Background Potable water usage has increased in importance as the need to respond to climate change-induced water scarcity has become more widely accepted. HKIA’s innovative use of seawater for toilet flushing and air cooling has positioned it among the global leaders in potable water management. The inclusion of seawater in HKIA’s “triple water system” (potable water, reclaimed water and seawater) also delivers substantial cost, energy and carbon savings over more traditional “dual (potable and reclaimed) water systems”. Treating and recycling grey water, which is required to meet government sewage and discharge regulations, is costly and energy-intensive. AA’s grey water treatment plant has a daily capacity of 6,000m3. In 2016, an average of 540m3 per day recycled water was used for irrigation. Additional potential uses included new construction activities, vehicle washing and additional irrigation. A sustainable water strategy has been adopted for the Midfield Concourse (MFC) which covers demand reduction, grey water recycling and condensate water harvesting. Demand reduction is mainly supported by the use of sea water flushing and water-conserving sanitary fittings. Treated grey water and condensate water will be reused in the cooling system of the MFC to further reduce potable water consumption. In 2017 AA’s fresh water usage was about 383,000 m3. The consumption for previous years is summarized in the chart below:


Opportunity to secure and extend AA’s leadership position on water management among

comparably-sized airports.

Upcoming major projects provide an opportunity to expand use of reclaimed water in

construction.

Greater demand for water in the Pearl River Delta may lead to an increase in the cost or

a decrease in the supply of water in Hong Kong.

Meet commitments in EIA reports and associated environmental permit conditions.



Challenges

Further uses are constrained by the quality of treated water, limited distribution network for

treated grey water, and the expense and operational difficulties in expanding this network.

Targets

To explore the increase usage of reclaimed water.

To explore the source apportionment of water usage and to set a water reduction target.




Action Year


Since 2015

Further explore the feasibility of improving the quality of treated water to increase the utilisation of treated water for construction use (SUST)




6.7 Ecology and biodiversity

Background Conservation of biodiversity is important to the sustainable development of the city. In December 2016, the Government launched Hong Kong’s first city-level Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) (2016-2021), to step up biodiversity conservation and support sustainable development. AA’s development and operation may impact biodiversity around the airport. The loss of natural habitats associated with major engineering works is an inevitable part of major infrastructure development. Key species affected include two globally endangered/vulnerable or endemic species: Romer’s Tree Frog and Chinese White Dolphin. The whole airport community has a duty of care. AA needs to avoid and minimise adverse impacts on biodiversity during the operation and development of HKIA, particularly towards these species. In February 2016, AA launched the HKIA Biodiversity Strategy (Appendix F). It aims to minimise the impacts of the development and operation of HKIA on biodiversity. A HKIA Conservation Action Plan is currently under development. In order to further promote sustainable dining, AA reviewed and updated its Sustainable Dining Policy (Appendix C) in October 2016 which included a total ban on shark fin in all corporate dining events.

AA has also committed to developing and implementing a Marine Ecology and Fisheries Enhancement Strategy (MEFES) under the three-runway system (3RS) Environmental Permit. The MEFES includes an independent Marine Ecology Enhancement Fund (MEEF) and Fisheries Enhancement Fund (FEF), respectively, to fund initiatives proposed by third parties that support the objectives of the MEFES. From August 2015 to September 2017, the AA supported a study undertaken by the University of Hong Kong to monitor native and exotic communities of ants and moths at the airport and the surrounding habitats through the HKIA Environmental Fund. The project aimed to raise awareness on the ecological impacts of invasive species, and to prevent their establishment and habitat expansion. Wildlife trafficking continues to be a regular occurrence at Hong Kong’s borders. This is especially the case with smuggled ivory and rhino horns. In response to the threat wildlife crime poses, international decisions, alliances and enforcement collaborations are gaining momentum. Among these, International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airport Council International (ACI) have pledged to join the effort to stop the transportation of illegal wildlife products. AA is expected to take a proactive response to address growing public concerns on these issues. Potential drivers for change

Impacts on Chinese White Dolphins are a potential constraint on development of future

operations requiring further reclamation.

Tighter legislation following Hong Kong’s adoption the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Protection of corporate reputation by minimising consumption of unsustainably-sourced

natural products.

Growing public concern about wildlife trafficking.

Meet commitments in EIA reports and associated environmental permit conditions.

Secure social license to operate and grow.



Challenges

Competing demand for land, especially during 3RS construction.

The airport community lacks awareness of wildlife trafficking.

AA has no legal responsibility and enforcement power.

Legal action over biodiversity-related issues might result in project delay and higher cost.

Target

To develop a HKIA Conservation Action Plan.

To raise airport community’s awareness on wildlife trade issues.




Action Year


Since 2016

Review Sustainable Dining Policy (SUST) Annually

Develop a HKIA Conservation Action Plan (SUST) Q1 2019 (Deferred to 2021)

2017-18 Explore joining “United for Wildlife” transport taskforce (SUST)

Q1 2018 (Deferred to 2019)

2018-21 *Sponsor Green Power Tung Chung River Project (SUST) Q1 2021

Ongoing Explore a strategy for engaging business partners and restaurants on sustainable seafood policy (RAD)

Ongoing




6.8 Noise

Background Noise from aircraft operations is an issue of concern for Hong Kong residents living close to the airport and flight path. Under Hong Kong law (Civil Aviation (Aircraft Noise) Ordinance Cap. 312) management of aircraft noise is the responsibility of the Civil Aviation Department rather than AA. This is not widely understood by the public, and AA has had to respond to numerous complaints from affected residents. Airports in many other countries are directly accountable for noise associated with aircraft operations, and have developed a range of measures to address the issue. This is because airports are often built or close to large cities, and large numbers of residents are impacted, or because airports are held responsible for aircraft noise under local or regional legislation. Even though these conditions do not apply to HKIA, AA actively considers noise-related issues in its own planning and in assessing the potential impacts of future infrastructure and residential developments close to the flight path and AA’s noise contours. An increase in the number of residents or other “sensitive receivers” that may be affected by noise generated by a new project may result in approval for that project being delayed or rejected. Potential drivers for change

Improving relations with residents that are most affected and most active in challenging future development of HKIA.

Improving HKIA’s performance on noise management in pursuit of the “greenest airport” objective.

Meet commitments in EIA reports and associated environmental permit conditions. Challenges

Responsibility for aircraft noise management lies with CAD rather than AA.

Target To consider developing a noise management strategy.



New actions in this Plan

Action Year


Since 2015

Review noise initiatives at the airport and develop new initiatives as appropriate (FPD, SPD & SUST)

Ongoing

Since 2016

Gather information on best practice noise management from other airports through ACI and other engagement with airports and relevant experts (FPD & SUST)

Ongoing

Provide indirect measures to mitigate the noise impacts to the affected villages/residents (e.g., in form of window insulation and air-conditioning) (OPSD)

Ongoing

2017 Implement a “Pilot Quota Count (“QC”) Scheme” as an aircraft noise management measure to incentivize airlines to use quieter aircraft as a test that may lead to the introduction of a noise charge. (FPD, AD)

Ongoing



6.9 Engagement

Background Engagement with key stakeholders is an important part of the process of implementing changes that will reduce the environmental footprint of the airport. While engagement is not itself an environmental aspect, it is the principal tool in securing the necessary support to implement footprint reduction measures for every environmental aspect. SUST meets with four distinct stakeholder groups, each with a different purpose:

Implementing departments within AA – to implement internal footprint reduction actions

and manage relationships with business partners.

HKIA business partners – to review environmental management plans and to develop

workable airport-wide footprint reduction strategies on relevant environmental issues.

Environmental NGOs – to better understand and respond to public expectations, and to

learn emerging technologies and approaches for footprint reduction.

EPD and other relevant departments of the HKSAR Government – to ensure AA

complies with and supports existing and upcoming legislation, policies and initiatives.

Local and international environmental associations and industry associations – to

learn from best practice, raise and participate in discussions of interest for footprint

reduction at HKIA.

SUST organises general environmental training and NGO-organised and other green

activities for AA and airport community staff. It also arranges briefings and tours of

environmental facilities with relevant departments including TSD and T1D for visitors with a

specific interest in environmental issues.

AA has established a HKIA Environmental Fund and provides display areas at the airport for

the use of NGOs at no charge.


To manage reputational risk and AA’s social license to operate and grow.

To build a cordial relationship with NGOs and business partners.

To start actively managing AA’s supply chain according to GRI G4 sustainability reporting

requirements.

Challenges

Different operating environment and needs of implementing departments impose

difficulties on setting up environmental targets.

Behavioral change requires long term and sustainable engagement efforts.

Influencing global programmes requires significant oversee travel.

Targets

Quarterly meetings with implementing departments (AA EMS Working Group Meeting).

Quarterly meetings with business partners (Airport Wide Environmental Forum).

Ad hoc meetings with Environmental NGOs (Environmental Liaison Group).

At least 5 environmental lunch talks/ activities for AA staff annually.




Action Year


Ongoing Organise Airport Community Environmental Forum quarterly (SUST)

Annually

Display HKIA Green Photos in the HKIA Tower and offices to create an atmosphere of green environment (HRA & SUST)

Organise Environmental Liaison Group Meeting half-yearly (SUST)

Take part in Earth Hour organised by WWF-HK (SUST)

Provide 6-8 environmental training sessions for staff annually (SUST)

Provide at least one environmental activity for BPs (SUST)

Incorporate HKIA’s green stories in PRD agency promotional materials –“Transport connection with Mainland China” via e-marketing (MCDD)

Ongoing

Incorporate environmental topics and promote green messages in future Mainland airport training courses (MCDD)

Ongoing

Continue working with the AMD, Projects and SUST teams to promote green messages in airport visits (e.g. in presentation materials and tours of more green facilities at HKIA) (CCD)

Ongoing

Continue to publish green stories and messages in HK Airport News and pitch related features stories for mainstream media (CCD)

Ongoing

Encourage NGOs and academics to address environmental issues relevant to HKIA and the community through the HKIA Environmental Fund (SUST)

Ongoing

Implement the Green Office Programme / Campaign at AA’s offices (SUST)

Ongoing

Update the “Greenest Airport Updates” on the corporate website (SUST)

Ongoing

*Publish annual sustainability report (SUST) Ongoing

Encourage licensees to introduce vegetarian dishes and menus and join the programme (RAD)

Ongoing

Request business partners to submit new / updated Environmental Management Plans (EMP) for review when

Ongoing



necessary (Departments with contracts / agreements with environmental requirements)

Conduct third party on-site environmental audit for the licensees/ properties/ BPs to identify areas for improvement and make suitable recommendations (Departments with contracts / agreements with environmental requirements)

Ongoing

Monitor and review the EMPs submitted by licensees/ contractors/ BPs and conduct on-site environmental audits for them (Departments with contracts / agreements with environmental requirements)

Ongoing

*Liaise with tenants to join future HKIA sustainability

recognition schemes (T1D, RAD)

Ongoing

*Incorporate green messages in presentations for the guests

from both mainland and international airports (AIC)

Ongoing

Since 2015

Continue to encourage licensees to participate in the Plastic Shopping Bag Charging Environmental Fund (RAD)

Ongoing

Work with SUST to encourage franchisees to implement new initiatives on footprint reduction (ALD)

Ongoing

Since 2016

Maintain its presence in the Environment Committee of the Business Environment Council, the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, the Airport Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific, the ACI World Committee and the ACI – Airport Accreditation Taskforce to raise the profile of AA’s environmental initiatives and thought leadership in support of the Greenest Airport pledge (SUST)

Ongoing

Share AA’s best practices and strengthen credibility and relationships with key stakeholders (SUST)

Ongoing

Explore opportunity to organise an interactive exhibition in Terminal to promote energy saving messages to passengers (T1D)

Ongoing

Improve awareness of Green Office practices for ITD staff and contractors by introducing the information into the staff orientation package. Annual checking of attendance records for assurance of awareness (ITD)

Ongoing

Implement the HKIA Sustainable Management Recognition Scheme (SUST)

Ongoing

2017 Create environmental e-newsletter for HKIA community (SUST) Q4 2018 (Deferred to Q1 2019)

2018-20 *Produce environmental videos (SUST) Q4 2020



2018-23 *Arrange visit on airport environmental programmes to visitors

from both mainland and international airports (AIC) Ongoing




6.10 New development

Background To cope with the rapid growth in air traffic demand in HKIA, new developments such as the Third Runway Concourse and Terminal 2 expansion are either under design or construction. A green airport design strategy is required by AA to ensure that the leading environmental standards, technologies and best practices are incorporated from the outset.

In addition, it is more cost effective of an asset to incorporate green concepts into the design stage than retrofitting buildings or infrastructure during the operation phase. Potential drivers for change

Supporting HKIA’s pledge to become the world’s greenest airport.

Improving environmental performance through design.

Reducing the operating costs associated with developing and operating the airport.

Airports in other countries are raising the “best practice” bar.

Increasing awareness of life-cycle aspects of new assets, for example deconstruction of

assets to ensure maximum re-usability.

Introduction of new sustainability rating tools in the market, such as infrastructure rating

tools (e.g. ISCA IS International, CEEQUAL).

Targets

To ensure all significant new facilities and infrastructure projects develop and follow a

Green Airport Design Strategy.

All new buildings and infrastructure should achieve a “best in class” standard for the

relevant building or infrastructure type (where relevant) according to clearly defined

performance benchmarks, and where practicable, supported by an appropriate

environmental performance certification scheme.

Challenges

Need to consider the future price of carbon and embodied carbon for new major

developments.

Need to consider the climate risks.

Identification of significant aspects of small and large projects to be addressed during the

project lifecycle can be challenging.

Developments managed by third parties which do not have the same ambition to

implement best practice may be difficult to influence without appropriate contractual

mechanisms.




Action Year

Actions and Targets (Projects) Target Completion Date

2017-22 Where possible, adopt best practice environmental initiatives for Capital Works projects. (CWD)

Ongoing

2016-23 Green Airport Design and Construction

Embed good environmental and green practices into the scheme design/ detailed design/ construction of major building projects. (CWD)

Current projects: - C16C001, C18W02: Intermodal Transfer Terminal (ITT) - P568: Midfield Apron Development Works - P583: T1 Annex Building and Car Park 4 Expansion

Works - C16C002 –Car Park 1 Enhancement Works - C17W002 – Car Park 1 Enhancement Works

- P581 – East Hall Expansion

- C16W003 – Building and E&M Works for Automation of Arrival Bags Delivery

- P582 – Departures Kerb Enhancement Works - P584 – Car Park 4 Multi-Functional Facilities Fit-Out

Works

New projects:

- *C17W03 – Sky Bridge

- *C17W06 - North Departures Immigration Hall

Expansions

- *C17W07 - Construction of Cheong Tat Road

Roundabout

- *C18W03 – Civil Works for Power Supply System for

Midfield Temp Stands Upgrading Works and Maintenance

Q3 2021 Q2 2020 Q3 2019 Q4 2018 Q4 2018 (Deferred to Q1 2019) Q1 2020 (Deferred to Q4 2020) Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q2 2019 (Deferred to Q4 2019) Q2 2020 Q3 2019 Q2 2020 Q2 2019



2016-23 3RS Design and Construction

1. 3RS detailed design packages shall make reference to the “Green Performance Indicators” identified in the P283 Green Airport Design Report (Nov 2014) and the P282 Terminal 2 Expansion Scheme Design Report (June 2014)

2. 3RS detailed design packages require completion of further “green airport design” assessments within the detailed design packages of specific works / facilities, including Lifecycle Cost assessment where appropriate, to facilitate informed decisions on good performance environmental systems and in all 3RS developments, including:-

- Terminal 2 Expansion

- Third Runway Concourse

- Other 3RS Detailed Design and follow on works packages

3. Beneficial green design elements that are recommended for each project will be confirmed by AA’s senior management, committed and implemented at later design stages and at construction and operation stages

4. Key green design commitments from each design works package will be itemised and tracked within this 5-year plan cycle

5. Where practicable, independent building or infrastructure assessment tools/rating systems will be applied to 3RS buildings and infrastructure, for example BEAM Plus or similar (TRD)

Ongoing

EIA and EP commitments for all stages of the 3RS project will be adhered to, including implementation of all specific EP conditions and follow through on all committed mitigation measures and enhancement initiatives, including preparation for and designation of a new marine park and implementation of a Marine Ecology and Fisheries Enhancement Strategy including supporting related initiatives under Marine Ecology and Fisheries Enhancement Funds. (TRD)

Ongoing

Engage continuously with the green non-governmental organisations (NGOs), fisherman groups, affected villagers and other relevant groups during the 3RS construction period (CCD, TRD)

During construction period




6.11 Environmental management systems

Background To support HKIA’s “greenest airport” pledge, International environment-related management systems including ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems (EnMS) and ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Management Systems have been developed to facilitate the management of these aspects by AA. In Feb 2017 and Jun 2018, AAHK achieved ISO 50001 certification for Terminal 1 and Midfield Concourse and ISO 14001:2015 certification for the whole of HKIA respectively. Furthermore, SUST worked with TSD to establish and implement an Integrated Management System (IMS), which comprises an EMS and an EnMS.


To create a systematic response and rectification system to properly handle environmental

non-compliance arising from AA, BPs, tenants’ or contractors’ activities at HKIA.

Increase the credibility of AA’s claim to be the world’s greenest airport.

Increasing environmental awareness of all staff through ISO14001 implementation may

lead to more opportunities for environmental performance improvement, and early

identification of non-compliance with statutory obligations.

Challenges

The compliance-based checking exercises adopted in AA’s EMS may limit creativity and

innovative incentives.

Reluctance of departments to raise issues that need to be addressed.

Targets

• To drive continual improvement of AA by setting targets and monitoring the progress.

• To expand the scope of ISO 50001:2011 to other terminal areas.

• To maintain ISO 14001:2015 Certification.




Action Year


2017 Obtain re-certification of ISO50001 for all terminal buildings (TSD)

Q1 2020

2018 *Maintain AA's EMS with ISO 14001:2015 Principles and

EnMS with ISO 50001:2011 Principles (SUST)

Ongoing

Ongoing *Re-certification every 3 years of AA's EMS with ISO

14001:2015 Principles and EnMS with ISO 50001:2011 Principles (2019, 2022) (SUST)

Ongoing

Assist SUST in reviewing environmental policies upon request (IA)

Ongoing

Assist SUST in reviewing the establishment and development of environmental targets, tracking processes and actual result reporting upon request (IA)

Ongoing

2018-19 *Support in converting format and launching ISO14001 e-

learning programme on LMS platform (HRA)

Ongoing

2018-19 *Assist in monitoring the e-learning completion (HRA) Ongoing

2018-23 *Payment for Environment Scheme (PFES) developed for

implementation on appropriate TRD contracts to incentivise good environmental performance and innovation by contractors (TRD)

Ongoing




7. Working with Business Partners

To operate HKIA sustainably, AA must work with a range of franchisees, licensees, tenants, contractors and services providers. These include airlines, logistics companies, cargo terminals and catering companies. Therefore AA has built close relationships with its business partners. We aim to actively influence their environmental performance through contract agreements, collaborative target-setting, award and incentive schemes and partnerships. By engaging business partners, we aim to continue the airport-wide carbon reduction programme and also to further improve business partners’ environmental performance via the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) submission requirement. AA has played a leadership role in the adoption of an “airport-wide” boundary rather than an “airport operator” boundary as best practice in airport environmental management. AA is actively exploring opportunities to expand this approach wherever it is feasible to do so.

The sections below consolidates the general requirements and policies we expect business partners to follow. 7.1 General Requirements of Airport Business Partners

Obtain any statutory licenses, consents or exemptions relating to the protection of the

environment and which are required for its activities and operation.

Prepare its own environmental management plan (the "Plan") in relation to all its

activities and operation, when required by AA.

Take all reasonable steps to minimise waste arising from its activities and operation

and separate recyclables at source.

Co-operate with AA and participate in the implementation of the AA’s plan, policies,

initiatives and commitments for the management of the environment at the Airport,

including but not limited to the Airport-wide carbon reduction programme, carbon audit,

environmental audit, waste survey and energy saving measures undertaken by AA

when required by AA.

7.2 Policies to be followed by Airport Business Partners

Vehicle Emission Standards

Unless otherwise agreed to by AA, the business partner shall, in relation to all

vehicles and mobile equipment that operate within the restricted area of the

Airport, use electric vehicles and electric mobile equipment if such vehicles and

mobile equipment are commercially available. If electric vehicles and/or electric

mobile equipment are not used as aforesaid, the business partner shall use

vehicles and mobile equipment, in the following descending order of priority,

which are:

i. powered by a hybrid of petrol engine and electric motor; or

ii. powered by a hybrid of diesel engine and electric motor; or



iii. powered by an engine type that complies with the latest emissions

standards (for vehicles this shall be the latest EURO (or equivalent)

emission standards in force during the contract period.

If there are available vehicles and mobile equipment that achieve equal or

lower local emissions than the types of vehicles and mobile equipment

identified in conditions i to iii above, the business partner may, upon the

approval of AA, use such vehicles and mobile equipment.

Phase-in of Electric Vehicle and electric Ground Support Equipment

As mentioned in Section 6.4 – Air Quality, AA has developed an airside

electrification strategy which BPs must comply with. AA has also developed an

eGSE pooling scheme to accelerate the upgrade of eGSE at the airport.



Appendix A - Corporate Environmental Policy Statement



Appendix B - Green Procurement Policy



Appendix C - Sustainable Dining Policy



Appendix D – Energy Policy



Appendix E – Carbon Offset Policy



Appendix F – Biodiversity Strategy for HKIA



Appendix G - Plan review process

The key elements of the Plan review process are set out below:

a. Appointment of Environmental Coordinator

Each department is required to nominate an Environmental Coordinator for the implementation of this plan and shall also update SUST when there are any changes. A list of representatives from each department can be found in Appendix H.

b. Development of Action Tables

With assistance from SUST, each relevant department will develop a department-

specific environmental action plan by completing an Action Table (see Appendix J). Each

Action Table requires the following information:

Description Example

Action Year Year for the action was identified 2018/19

Aspects Choose one of the eleven environmental

aspects under Section 3

Air, Noise, Waste,

Water, etc.

Actions

and Target

Describe the action to be implemented with

(where possible) a quantifiable target

Installation of 45,000

LEDs

At least 50% of paper

used is recycled paper

Co-benefit Describe the additional environmental

benefits of the action

Carbon reduction

Original

Completion

Date

Provide the target completion date Q2 2013

Adjusted

Target

Completion

Date

Provide the updated target completion

date if the original completion date is

adjusted.

Q1 2014

New action

(Y/N)

Choose “Y” if the action is new for this year.

Otherwise, choose “N”

N

Status

updates

Provide the progress of the action to SUST

for each quarter (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-

Sep, Oct-Dec)

40,000 LEDs installed

A departmental Action Table will be issued to each relevant department in January. The

completed table will be returned to SUST by the end of February each year. This Plan,

together with the action tables comes into effect in Q1 of the next financial year.



c. Role of Sustainability Department under E&T

SUST is the owner of this Plan and responsible for regular consolidations and retention of the most updated version.

d. Endorsement

Each department’s Action Table must be endorsed by the head of department.

This Environmental Plan is to be endorsed by Executive Director, Engineering &

Technology



Appendix H - List of Departmental Representatives 2018/19

Department Environmental

Coordinator Job Title

1. Admin Maggie Chan Senior Manager, Administration

2. AD Michelle Ho Manager, Standards & Service Delivery

3. AIC Mandy Lam Senior Officer, Airport & Industry Collaboration

4. ALD Irene Lau Assistant General Manager, Aviation Logistics

5. AVA Doris Leung Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance &

Administration, Aviation Academy

6. CCD May Wong Assistant Manager, Public Affairs, Corporate

Communications

7. CPD Alexander

Leung Manager, Corporate Planning

8. CWD Becky Yan Project Engineer, Environment, Capital Works

9. FAD Joe Chan Manager, Special Projects, Financial

Accounting

10. HRA Susanna Law Assistant Manager, Training & Development,

Human Resources

11. IA Silvana Lo Manager, Internal Audit

12. IT Janet Chow Assistant Manager, IT (Management

Services), Information Technology

13. Legal Thomas Feld Legal Counsel

14. MCDD Y F Tai Manager, Land Transport & Projects

15. AOFP Timson Lam Assistant Manager, Standards & Performance,

Airport Operations and Facilities Planning

16. PDD William Wong Assistant Manager, Land & Property

Development

17. PRO Andy Tsang Manager, Procurement, Procurement

18. RAD Theresa Tam Assistant General Manager, Retail Portfolio,

Retail & Advertising

19. SMD Jackson Lee Assistant Manager, Smart Airport

20. SSBC Tracy Chan Assistant Manager, Safety, Safety, Security

and Business Continuity

21. SUST Tammy Fung Assistant Manager, Environment,

Sustainability

22. TRD Martin Putnam Senior Manager, Environment, Projects

23. T1D Charlotte Chan Manager, Estate Management, Terminal 1

24. Treasury Winnie Wong Senior Manager, Treasury, Treasury

25. TSD Polly Pin Manager, Energy Management, Technical

Services



Appendix I – Register of completed actions

Climate change / Carbon Reductions

Actions Status

Launched Airport-wide Carbon Reduction Pledge Completed in 2010

Achieved 10% carbon intensity reduction Completed in 2011 Developed carbon audit software

Engaged 43 business partners in carbon audit / reduction Completed in 2012 Achieved ACI-ACA Level 3 accreditation

Conducted carbon emission study to provide more support data for banning APUs at gate

Extended carbon audit programme to Cargo Terminal and Headland hotel Completed in 2013

HKIA’s carbon intensity decreased by approximately 18% per workload unit when compared to 2008 level

Conducted carbon offsetting for the following activities:

Events Month / Year

Opening Ceremony of Airport Preschool Mar 2017

HKIA Spring Reception 2017 Feb 2017

HKIA Career Expo 2016 June 2016

Grand Opening Ceremony of Midfield Concourse

Mar 2016

HKIA Spring Reception Feb 2014

Staff Annual Dinner Jan 2014

“Go Green Green Monday at HKIA” Launch event

Oct 2013

3RS EIA exhibition and public forums Aug 2013

HKIA 15th anniversary gala dinner Jul 2013

Completed in Q1 2016

Conducted annual third party verification for AA’s carbon footprint Completed in 2013 – 2014 (annually)

Successful renewal of ACI-ACA Level 3 accreditation

Successful renewal of Carbon ”Less” Certificate

Conducted one carbon workshop to BPs

Completed bi-annual carbon website update

Developed a framework agreement to offset the carbon from AA events (SUST)

Completed in 2016

Established short-term (5-year) carbon reduction target beyond 2015 (SUST)

Completed in 2016

Organised a CEO luncheon for inviting business partners to join the new carbon pledge

Completed in 2016



Renewed “Carbon Reduction Certificates” (renamed from the formerly Carbon ”Less” Certificates) under HKAEE organised by Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) (SUST)

Completed in 2017

Energy Savings

Actions Status

(A) Energy Savings – Cooling

Lowered indoor humidity by installing pre-treated air units for fresh air intakes

Completed in 2011

Study by Hong Kong Polytechnic University - T1 chiller system to improve efficiency and further reduce energy use.

Completed in 2012

Integration of chilled water systems in T1/GTC and T2/HKIA Tower / AWTC to achieve 5M kWh/annum savings

Trials on the effectiveness of various types of thermal insulation films for facade glazing

Maximisation of free cooling at T2, NSC, Skypier

Installation of water mist system in all chillers in NSC

Installation of VFD at GTC chilled water pump

Optimisation of seawater pump sequencing control at T1

Optimisation of flow control to eliminate unnecessary flow of secondary chilled water pumps at T1

System tuning on NSC water mist system for summer season to improve cooling efficiency

Completed in 2013

Optimisation for fan and pump systems to improve energy efficiency at T1

Installation of variable frequency drive for NSC and SkyPier chilled water pumps

Completed in 2014

Mock-up installation of thermal insulation film at Fixed Link Bridge

Mock-up installation of LED at E4 Apron Stand (High Mast Lighting) (TSD) Completed in 2015

Designed and installed LED lighting for 14 numbers of advertising light boxes (TSD)

Replaced 2 HV Chillers for T1 to improve energy efficiency (TSD) Completed in 2016

Replaced traditional air handling units (AHU) motors with high efficiency motors (TSD)

Completed in 2017

Undertook retro-commissioning for T1 Airside Equipment (TSD) Completed in Q1 2018



(B) Energy Savings – Lighting

Installation of 40,000 LED applications Completed in 2012

Further optimisation of energy management programme to the control of lights in terminal buildings

Installation of motion sensors in 17 meeting rooms in HKIA Tower (1/F – 6/F)

Conducted trials to replace taxiway centerline lights and edge lights with LEDs

Replaced 25 advertising signs with LEDs

LED road light trial - Installation of 4 LED road lighting in Car Park 1 and staff Car Park

Pilot project for high power LED trials at T1 ceiling

Further pilot project for high power LED trials at T1 ceiling Completed in 2013

20 LED signed with LED – JCDecaux completed

Installation of further 28,000 LEDs in Baggage Hall and back-of-house areas in T1, and NSC public area

Completed in 2014

Replacement of 300 LEDs for airfield ground lighting (AGL) (TSD)

Final phase of 20,000 units of LED installation to meet the 100,000 units of LED replacement target which will be completed in FY 14/15

Completed in 2015

Designed and installed solar powered canopy for airside smoking area (TSD)

Turned off lights inside disabled washrooms during low occupancy

Replacement of conventional lights with LED at all Gate Houses

Replace T2 LED Gantry light (TSD) Completed in 2016

Energy savings were achieved as lighting can be adjusted (dimmed) or turned off based on occupancy (ITD)

Completed in 2017

(C) Energy Savings – Electricity consumption

1st green roof trial on seawater pump-house No.1 (100m2) Completed in 2011

Installation of one wind turbine for data analysis Completed in 2012

Developed scheme design of solar panels installation at MFC

Installation of solar panels on 2 LPG mini buses



Installation of solar system at T1 limousine lounge Completed in 2013

Green roof developments on Limousine Pick-up lounge and Skypier

Installation of 1 additional wind turbine for trial proposes

Modified systems to achieve a “Meter Online System” (TSD) Completed in Q3 2017

Saved 21% on building energy use comparing to the baseline established in the Green Airport Design Report at MFC (TSD)


Conducted a feasibility study to evaluate the benefits of relocating the SQCC facilities offsite involving possible energy saving benefits through optimisation of cloud management services (ITD)


Save a further 5% on energy use through the installation of an Energy Management System at MFC (TSD)


Virtualised 70% of eligible servers by the end of FY17/18 to better utilise server resources and save energy at datacenters (ITD)


(D) Others (TSD)

Achieved Energywise label under HKAEE scheme Completed 2011-2014 (annually) Achieved Power Smart Award organised by Friends of the Earth

Upgraded 40 travelators / escalators in T1 Completed in 2012

Installation of motion sensors in Car park 4 to adjust lighting levels in accordance with people occupancy

Completed in 2013

Promoted staff awareness on environmental friendly use of office computers (ITD)

Overlaid PVC waterproofing membrane on T1 roof to reduce thermal transfer

Completed in 2014

Implemented green practices in Data Centre of Systems Quality Control Centre (SQCC) to achieve reduction in power consumption (IT)

air flow enhancement to air-conditioning system

relocation of workstations out of data centre to minimise heat loads and leakage of air-conditioning due to personnel access

feasibility study of deploying cloud computing for selected development systems in SQCC to reduce equipment footprint and to reduce data centre energy consumption

Completed in 2014

Implemented green practices in Data Centre of Systems Quality Control Centre (SQCC) to achieve reduction in power consumption (ITD)

Power off idle IT equipment of test systems during periods when they are not reserved for testing in order to reduce power consumption



Replacement of traditional lighting with LED

Introduced server virtualisation for IBM AIX-based servers for production IT services to achieve energy saving by avoiding the addition of new servers (ITD)

Explored the feasibility of desktop virtualisation for accessing test systems or development systems in data centre to save equipment footprint and energy consumption (ITD)

Continued server virtualisation – target – virtualised 50% of eligible servers by end of FY15/16 to better utilise server resources and save data centre energy (ITD)

Reviewed and updated the Tenant Design Guide to incorporate green measurements (TSD)

Completed in 2014

Explored the feasibility of desktop virtualisation for accessing test systems or development systems in data centre to save equipment footprint and energy consumption (ITD)


Achieved WBCSD Building Energy Pledge (SUST & TSD) Completed in 2015

Continued server virtualisation – target – virtualised 50% of eligible servers by end of FY15/16 to better utilise server resources and save data centre energy [Update as of Oct 15: Target met, action closed. As of Q1 2015, 52% eligible servers have been virtualised and ahead the target of FY1516.] (ITD)

Completed in 2016

Continued server virtualisation – target – virtualised 60% of eligible servers by end of FY16/17 to better utilise server resources and save data centre energy (ITD)

Completed in 2017

Arrange technical workshops to promote energy efficient design and installation (TSD)

Completed in 2016

Set up Energy Management System to improve energy efficiency and achieve ISO 50001 certificate (TSD)

Completed in 2017

Conducted pilot installations of local invented EV chargers (HKPC & PolyU) (TSD)

Completed in 2017

Achieved BOCHK Corporate Environmental Leadership Awards (TSD) Completed in 2017

Green Procurement and Green Retailing

Actions Status

(A) Paper consumption



Sourced 100% recycled or FSC certified paper for toilet consumption (T1D) Completed in 2012 – 2014

Introduced the use of FSC paper in producing AA publications (CCD, SUST) as far as possible

- HK Airport news - Corporate calendars - Annual reports - Sustainability reports - Leaflets

2012-2014 (ongoing)

Printing stationery (letterhead, envelop etc) with FSC trademark is available with effect from Jan 2014 (HRA)

Completed in 2014

Reduced paper-enrolment through enhancement of Learning Management System (LMS), for all external training courses (HRA)

Completed in 2015

Explored the e-PR System to reduce paper for PR processing (PRO) Completed in 2016

Adopted e-Recruitment System in mass recruitment process to reduce hardcopy printing (HRA)

Completed in 2016

Adopted email request for simple APABX’s feature change (such as pick up group, update display name, program autodial, etc.) to replace Telephone Service Request Form (HRA)


Discontinued hard copy printing of AA Calendar Sheet. Printable version is available from Intranet (HRA)


Discontinued hard copy printing of HKIA Internal Telephone Directory and HKIA Contact Directory. Printable version is available from Intranet (HRA)


(B) Other initiatives

Minimised the use of environmentally sensitive items as gift items in promotional campaigns (CDIGA)

Completed in 2013

Reviewed specifications for cleaning consumables contract (HRA) Completed in 2013

Implemented of EPROS system (SUST, PRO) Completed in 2014

Strategic review of the Green Purchasing Policy (SUST, PRO) Completed in 2015

Incorporate guidelines for sustainability in the tender assessment in procurement procedures (PRO)

Completed in 2015



The IT061 Green IT Policy Strategy and Standards was established in 2013 and included requirements to acquire Energy Star labelled Office equipment (PC’s). Updated Green IT Policy to incorporate environmental considerations in product and supplier selection processes to align with AA’s Corporate Green Procurement Policy (ITD)

Completed in 2016

Expanded the scope of printer replacement in Managed Print Service for the continual promotion of eco-friendly printing (ITD)

Completed in 2016

Publicized internally the revised Green Procurement Policy (PRO) Completed in 2016

Sourced new seating with recyclable materials as far as practicable, i.e. after fire load prerequisite (T1D)

Completed in 2017

Developed mechanisms and guidelines for translating the Green Procurement Policy into requirements for embedding into the procurement processes (PRO)


Implemented of PROUD system (PRO) Completed in Q4 2017

*Adopted electronic ways to streamline the workflow of Annual Tax Return

and Income Statement distribution and reduce use of paper (HRA)


*Distributed ~1,000 sets of utensils made out of environmentally friendly

materials at the HKIA Career Expo 2018 to promote the EXTRA MILE project (CDD)


*Produced an e-form "In-house Printing Request Form" for users to request

for bulk printing service (HRA) Completed in Q3 2018

Air Quality Control

Actions Status

(A) Air Quality Control – Vehicle Emissions

Replaced 37 saloon petrol vehicles with EVs

Completed in 2012 Announced Airside Saloon EV Replacement Programme

Rolled out an incentive programme to phase out old diesel/petrol saloon vehicles in ARA

Installed of 54 EV chargers (included 50 normal chargers and 4 quick chargers)

2 EV supply points for electric and hybrid loaders

Replacement of operating vehicle fleet with EURO V vehicles

Vehicle types Quantity

Completed in 2013



Diesel LGV (TSD) 3

2 (completed in Q1 2014)

Single-cab passenger buses (Airfield) 10

Pickup truck for marshalling use at cargo apron (Airfield)

3

Station wagon for Airfield team (Airfield) 4

Station wagon for friction-run use (Airfield) 2

Dual-cab pax bus (Airfield) 20 (completed in 2014)

Airside staff shuttle bus (Airfield) 4 (completed in Q1 2015)

Light-goods vehicles 3.5 T 2 (completed in 2015)

Wheelchair lift (replacement) 2 (completed in 2015)

Runway sweeper 3 (completed in 2016)

Platform truck 3 (completed in 2015)

Mobile liaison centre 1 (completed in 2016)

Medium goods vehicles 1 (completed in 2016)

Rubber removal vehicle 1 (completed in Q3 2017)

Runway sweeper 2 (completed in Q4 2017)

Wheelchair lift (additional) 3 (completed in Q1 2018)

Further development of charger for EV loaders (TSD)

Types Quantity

Chargers for hybrid loaders 2

Charger for electric loader 1

Installation of E- taxi chargers to promote usage of green vehicles. (TSD)

Completion of EV / eGSE charging infrastructure

Charger types Quantity

EV normal charger 152

EV quick charger 6

eGSE PosiCharger 56

Replacement of operating vehicle fleet with Electric Vehicles


Petrol / diesel LGV (TSD) 7

Installation of 56 units of EGSE PosiCharger (TSD)



Phased out Pre-Euro IV vehicles of AMD. (TSD)


Replace LGV recovery truck (Euro II) with Euro V LGV diesel recovery truck (TSD)

1 (Completed in 2015)

Replace LGV panel van (2 Euro II and 1 Euro III) with E-vans


Replace LGV Panel Vans (Euro II) with Euro V vans or E-vans


Replace SPV (Aerial Works Platform) (Euro II) with Euro V diesel SPV


Replace old diesel vehicles to EURO V vehicles


Replace old petrol vehicles (station wagon) to EURO V vehicles


Participated with other airport operators on the trial application of bio-diesel for Ground Service Equipment (TSD)


Replaced all vehicles of Pre-EURO IV exhaust emission standards (HRA) Completed in Q3 2017

Conduct a 3-month trial on 2 types of fully-electric passenger and staff buses at the airside (AD)


(B) Air Quality Control – Aircraft Emissions

Upgraded 11 pre-conditioned air (PCA) units to facilitate ban on aircraft APUs

Completed in 2012

Replaced 78 fixed ground power (FGP) units to facilitate ban on aircraft APUs

Upgraded 136 FGP units to facilitate ban on aircraft APUs (TSD) Completed in 2013

Upgraded 37 PCA units to facilitate banning use of aircraft APUs (TSD)

2nd phased-upgrade of 48 units of PCA system (Airfield) Completed in 2014

Upgraded mobile PCA at remote stands (Airfield)

Commenced a consultancy study to review the feasibility on provision of bio-jet fuel at HKIA (ALD)


Others

Updated API Website under corporate website (SUST) Completed in 2013

Participated with other airport operators on the trial application of bio-diesel for Ground Service Equipment.[Update as of Oct 2015: Hong Kong Productivity Council requested additional vehicle tests to further verify the benefits of using biodiesel] (TSD)

Completed in 2015

Upgraded the API website to calculate Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) (SUST)

Completed in 2016



Developed a framework for landside emission inventory by consultancy service with HKUST (SUST)

Completed in 2017

Completed CCTV traffic survey by HKUST (SUST) Completed in 2017

Waste Management

Actions Status

Arranged landscape contractor to collect Christmas tree and Chinese New Year festive plants. The plants were delivered to Ecopark for recycling (T1D & MCDD)

Completed 2012 – 2014 (Annually)

Achieved the requirement of Wastewise Label and maintain the label

Further improved on-site waste separation process at airside; manpower increased from five to eight persons

Completed in 2012

Produced aircraft cabin waste recycling guidelines for airlines

Worked out a mechanism for public/NGOs to reuse wooden boxes and used pallets from the airport

Commenced feasibility study of MRF construction

Revamped the design of existing 3-in-1 with new 4-in-1 waste sorting bins to enhance waste separation

Completed in 2013

Launched a programme for HKIA food donation (SUST)

Reported on the in-house feasibility study on the construction of material recovery facility was completed (SUST)

Developed a list of recommendations for senior management’s endorsement (SUST + working group)

Completed in 2014

Store room with refrigeration facility was provided to Food Angel through HKIA Environmental Fund to encourage more uptake of residual food (SUST)

Added email contact in HKIA Contact Directory for dispatching airport circular via email to save fax paper (HRA)

Completed in 2015

Waste Management Consultancy (SUST)

Conducted on-site waste surveys

Made recommendations on waste management strategy and pilot

charging scheme

Revamped design of existing 3-in-1 with new 4-in-1 waste sorting bins to enhance waste separation (T1) and increase recyclable bins locations from 68 to 420 (320 for T1 and 100 for MFC) (T1D)

Explored food waste collection at HKIA Tower (HRA)



Undertook waste survey to tenants to collect waste-related data (SUST) Completed in 2016

Arranged workshop on chemical waste management to AA staff and Business Partners (SUST)

Developed common guidelines for airports in the Asia Pacific regions to promote aircraft cabin waste recycling (SUST)

Replacement of a total of 56,800sq.m. carpeted areas to granite tiles at high passenger flow areas on level 6 departures, level 5 arrivals and level 4 APV lounges in T1 (T1D)


Update “Guideline on the Disposal of Construction Waste from HKIA” (SUST)


Arrange a contractor to collect the 100 baggage trolleys at NSC for disposal in an environmental friendly manner, e.g. for recycling or reuse (T1D)


*Introduce online payments for car park reservations in MyFlight App to

reduce payment voucher printing (SMD)


*Replace existing isolated CIQ posters at Arrivals Immigration Halls with

column wrapped digital panel e-posters (SMD)


Water usage

Actions Status

Upgraded wastewater treatment capacity from 1,500m3 to 6,000m3 / day Completed in 2012

Conducted trial on waterless urinals and reduced flow faucets (no further installation due to blockage problem)

Explored the feasibility of using reclaimed water from waste water treatment plant (SUST)

Completed in 2014

Encouraged tenants to reduce water usage through HKIA Environmental Management Recognition Scheme (SUST)

Completed in 2015

Ecology and Biodiversity

Actions Status

Launched a sustainable seafood policy at AA Completed 2013

Organised a sustainable seafood seminar for restaurants

Promoted ocean friendly menus to restaurants and business partners. Restaurants were invited to join WWF Sustainable Seafood Week; Letter

Completed in 2014



signed by CEO were sent to BPs to promote the concept of sustainable seafood (RAD and SUST)

Chinese White Dolphin (CWD) mitigation measures - proposed to cap and detour ferry routing to avoid going via CWD habitat (MCDD)

Completed in 2015

Developed a biodiversity strategy (SUST) Completed in 2016

Explored initiatives to promote sustainable seafood concept to BPs and restaurants (SUST & RAD)

Completed in 2016

Sponsor Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong to develop a Chinese White Dolphin Conservation Framework through HKIA Environmental Fund (SUST)

Completed in 2017

Sponsor HKU Ant and Moth Study (SUST) Completed in Q3 2017

Noise

Actions Status

Launched a “Pilot Quota Count (“QC”) Scheme” as an aircraft noise management measure to incentivize airlines to use quieter aircraft as a test that may lead to the introduction of a noise charge. (FPD)


Engagement

Actions Status

Organised annual International Coastal Clean Up for AA staff and Tung Chung community (SUST)

Completed 2011-2014 (annually)

Took part in Earth Hour Organised by WWF-HK

Environmental stories and messages were promoted through the following channels - HKIA News - EIA media workshops - Media Lunch - Local magazine

Completed 2013 – 2014 (Ongoing)

Developed Green IT Strategy Completed in 2013 Revamped the environmental section of AA website to provide more figures

EMP outline was sent to business partners for their preparation of EMP



Environmental topics were incorporated in the seminars and /workshops with AA’s JV airports (CDIGA)

HKIA’s green stories were incorporated in five issues of PRD agency promotional materials –“Transport connection with Mainland China” via e-marketing (CDIGA)

Set up exhibits in existing planter clusters to display HKIA’s green features and achievements (T1)

Co-organised annual School Organic Farming competition with Hong Chi Association (Since 2006) (SUST)

Environmental messages were incorporated in all school visits and community visits. (CCD)

Environmental training sessions were organised for staff

13/14

Feb 2013 Sustainable seafood

Let’s reduce waste by Friends of the Earth

May 2013 Low Carbon office

Sep 2013 Air quality and health by Clean Air Network

Oct 2013 Green Monday & healthy diet at HKIA

Mar 2014 Gem of Hong Kong Nature by Green Power

14/15 Mar 2014 Green activity – New life organic farm

Mar 2014 Green Lunch Box Contest Final Judging & Chef Demonstration

Mar 2014 Gem of Hong Kong Nature May 2014 Green Office Programme (e-learning) July 2014 Green Driving and Low carbon living Nov 2014 International Coastal Cleanup 2014 Hong Kong Dec 2014 Polar and environmental protection


Completed in 2014

Deployed Managed Print Service for 98 printers to monitor paper consumed for printing and to promote eco-friendly printing to user departments (ITD)

Completed in 2014

Exhibition (CS)

- “Saving Energy, Going Green” jointly organised by AA and CLP, 15

Oct – 24 Oct 2014)

- “Shark-free exhibition” jointly organised by AA and Ocean Park, 8

Oct 2014 – 27 Mar 2015

Completed in 2014 Completed in 2015

Displayed of “Save-Paper” stickers inside toilets and nursing rooms to promote hand towel usage reduction

Completed in 2015

Collaborated with service contractors to promote “Go-Green” during their services delivery (T1D)

Provided environmental friendly themed workshops in Weekend Kids Workshop, e.g. making kid toys by recycled material (T1D)



Continued to develop Green Monday programme at HKIA (SUST) Completed in 2016

Posted up AA Green Photos in AA Tower and officers to create an atmosphere of green environment (HRA & SUST)

Completed in 2016

Expanded the scope of printer replacement in Managed Print Service for the continual promotion of eco-friendly printing (ITD)

Completed in 2016

Enhanced the CSR section of AA’s corporate website (SUST) Completed in 2016

New Development

Green Airport Design Commitment Significant scheme design contracts must adopt Project Department’s approach for identifying opportunities to enhance environmental efficiency and minimise each Project’s environmental impact over its whole lifecycle. - P282: - P283: 3rd Runway Infrastructure and Concourse Scheme Design

Completed in 2016



Midfield Concourse Green Design Commitments Design and Construction

1. Design driven by early agreed environmental performance targets /

commitments coming from green design process

2. Reduce use of timber via use of pre-cast concrete and re-usable

formwork

3. Commitment that >50% of timber formwork used is from FSC

certified sources

4. >10% of bar / fabric reinforcement from recycled steel

5. >10% of structural steel used to be recycled

6. Use of PFA in cement mix

7. >10% all building materials (facade/ structural) to be recycled

materials

8. >20% of building materials used from local sources or from <800km

from HK

9. Cooling systems to use R143a refrigerant

Building Energy Use (total target energy saving of 21% after opening)

1. Passive design elements - target to achieve 4.5% savings over

baseline

2. Active design elements - target 6% savings over baseline

3. Use of efficient lighting / lighting management systems - target 10%

savings over baseline

4. Use of 1200m2 Photo-voltaics - target 0.5% savings over baseline

Other targets

1. Adopt the use of high efficiency chillers (COP 5.7); demand control

ventilation; free cooling and regenerative power (lifts and APM)

2. Treatment of greywater from MFC for use as cooling water in MFC

chillers

3. Commitment to achieve at least BEAM Plus GOLD certification

Completed in 2016

Material Use Explored the feasibility of adopting a more stringent requirement for FSC Project Certification for timber used in all AA future projects above the current 50% FSC commitment for Midfield Concourse

Completed in 2016



Environmental management systems

Actions Status

Align AA’s EMS with ISO 14001:2015 Principles (SUST) – Benchmarking Recommendations


Obtain Certification under new ISO 14001:2015 Requirements (SUST) – Benchmarking Recommendations


Establish of ISO50001 for MFC (TSD) Completed in Q1 2018

* indicates the new action item


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Appendix J – Sample Action Table

5-Year Environmental Plan FY2018/19 – FY2022/23 Action Table: Sample

Action Year

Aspects Actions and

Targets Co-

benefit

Original Target Completion

Date

Adjusted Target Completion

Date

New action (Y/N)

Status updates/Reason for timeline adjustment

Apr-Jun 18

Jul-Sep 18

Oct-Dec 18

Jan-Mar 19

Prepared by:

Endorsed by: Department Head

Date: Date:

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