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Sustainability Report 2011
Verification Statement
Scope and Objective
Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) was commissioned by The Hong
Kong and China Gas Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Towngas”)
to undertake an independent verification of the Sustainability Report 2011
(hereinafter called “the Report”). The Report stated Towngas’ sustainability
performance and efforts made for the period from 1 January 2011 to 31
December 2011. The verification team did not partake in the compilation of
the data and information in the Report.
The aim of this verification was to provide assurance on the completeness and
accuracy of the information stated in the Report.
Methodology
The process used in this verification was based on current best practices.
The Report was reviewed based on the following criteria:
• The principles of completeness, accuracy, neutrality, comparability
and responsiveness, as set out in the Institute of Social and
Ethical AccountAbility standard AA1000, and
• The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3.1 Guidelines.
The verification procedure included reviewing relevant documentation and
verifying the selected representative sample of data and information consolidated
in the Report. Raw data and supporting evidence of the selected samples were
thoroughly examined.