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Environmental
Report 2002
Introduction
This is the third Environmental Report
of the Joint Secretariat for the Advisory Bodies on Civil Service
and Judicial Salaries and Conditions of Service (JSSCS). It
sets out our environmental policy and green measures taken in
2002.
Environmental Policy
JSSCS is committed to ensuring that the operations of the department
are conducted in a manner conducive to the promotion of a healthy
and sustainable environment.
Green Measures Taken
On top of the 40 green measures mentioned in our previous reports,
we have adopted 19 more in the past year :
Waste minimization and Recovery
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Keeping
the number of paper publications to the absolute minimum |
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Minimizing
the number of hard copies of reference materials at meetings |
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Not
using envelopes for unclassified documents |
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Reviewing
regularly the actual need against monthly supply items
that have expiry dates |
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Extending
the use of electronic mode of communication |
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Using
PC-based faxes |
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Increasing
the collection of waste paper, newspaper and outdated
publications for recycling increased |
Energy conservation
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Requiring
staff to bring their own cups of tea when participating
in internal meetings |
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Advancing
the powering off of the tea urn to one hour preceding
the close of the office |
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Switching
off lights, computers and other office equipment not in
use |
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Enhancing
control of fuel consumption |
Facilitating Staff in Sustaining their Awareness
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Encouraging
staff to attend seminars/workshops on environmental management |
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Posting
"Save Energy" labels on electrical appliances |
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Displaying
posters on economy in the use of resources |
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Re-circulating
circulars on "green housekeeping" at regular
intervals |
Green and Healthy Workplace
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Enforcing
"Smoke-free workplace" |
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Displaying
more plants in offices |
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Raising
staff awareness of the importance of achieving a healthy
and sustainable work environment |
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Regular
cleaning of air ventilation system and carpet |
Future Targets
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To
review effectiveness of measures taken so far to achieve
more efficient use of resources and energy at regular
intervals |
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To
publish Report No. 41 of the Standing Commission on Civil
Service Salaries and Conditions of Service by means of
CD-ROM and on-line version (no more paper form) |
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To
cut down power consumption by 1.5% in 2003-04 |
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To
reduce consumption of photocopying paper by 2.5% in 2003-04 |
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In
the light of the recent SARS outbreak, to regularly remind
staff of the need to maintain good personal hygiene and
good hygiene at home and at office |
Feedback and Enquiries
Any comments or enquiries on this Environmental
Report are welcome. You may contact us by either one of the
following means :
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E-mail
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enquiry@jsscs.gov.hk |
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Telephone
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2912
8523 |
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Fax
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2524
7896 |
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Post
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Room
701, Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Central, Hong
Kong |
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