In 2002, we were able to achieve the following targets:-

Targets on Aircraft Noise

Facilitate airlines to achieve 90% of arriving aircraft land over water from the Southwest between midnight and 7:00 am. Facilitate airlines to achieve 95% of departing aircraft take off over water via West Lamma Channel between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am. Facilitate airlines' adoption of CDA procedure at the Hong Kong International Airport during night period Introduce the new ICAO noise abatement departure procedures Establish a programme to gradually phase out the operation of older and noisier aircraft at the Hong Kong International Airport Maintain contact with concerned District Councils, the media, other concerned parties and the general public Maintain an internet web site to facilitate public access to aircraft noise and flight path information Install an additional noise monitor in Tsing Yi

 

Targets on Green Policy

Maintain the growth in electricity consumption at a level below the growth in air traffic movements Purchase equipment of high standard of energy efficiency Maintain the paper consumption at the level of 2001 Encourage the use of e-mail for office communication Continue to implement the waste paper and laser printer cartridge recycling schemes Comply with environmental regulations with regard to the discharge of sea water for cooling system and the disposal of chemical waste