ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT (CONTINUED)
OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP (Continued)
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Waste and Resources Management Continued)
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Case Study - Upcycling of Waste Oil
Every year, The Hong Kong Shipyard Limited purchases about 11,000 litres of marine industrial diesel oil for the operation of cranes, forklifts and an emergency generator set. Considering that the disposal of waste oil could be hazardous to the environment, we have appointed a licensed chemical collector to gather the waste oil, which is converted into high-quality green lubricants. This year, a total of 11,200 litres of waste diesel oil was recycled.
While making sure our employees could enjoy hot meals at the staff canteen, we are also aware of the used cooking oil being generated every day. In support of the local recycling industry as well as the generation of renewable fuel, we have arranged for a licensed local waste oil recycler to collect and convert the used cooking oil into biodiesel. This year, a total of 666 litres of waste cooking oil has been
collected from our staff canteen.
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Our conscientious approach to waste and resource management is also reflected at our other subsidiaries. At Harbour Cruise Bauhinia, we provide alternative menu options with fewer courses for customers to reduce food waste. Committed to protecting the water quality of our harbour, wastewater from the floating restaurants will only be discharged into an onshore sewage system at the ferry pier, preventing about 8,500 metric tonnes of wastewater from being discharged directly into the sea annually.
Environmental Awarenes.
Building internal awareness on environmental protection is essential to driving behavioural change. We aspire to instil a sense of responsibility in our employees and suppliers, enabling them to integrate environmental considerations into daily decision-making at work. For example, an environmental policy which specifies the responsibility of each employee and subcontractor to protect the environment was implemented at The Hong Kong Shipyard Limited.
We have always encouraged environmental behaviour at work. This year, the Company participated in various green activities and initiatives organised by external parties, including Earth Hour by World Wide Fund for Nature, Red Packet Collection Campaign by Greeners Action, and No Air Con Night by Green Sense. Going forward, we will continue the quest to nurture a green company culture in driving the sustainable development of the Company, and of Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited
Annual Report 2017