Sustainability Report 2016

We take an efficient and conservative approach

to using water and other natural resources in our

mainland China operations. For example, projects

undertaken for our brand Hua Yan Water make

every effort to source and use green products to

We take great care when treating effluent

and waste. All effluent generated at our gas

production plants is processed in compliance with

existing regulatory effluent discharge standards.

In 2016, no significant effluent spills were

recorded.

For other types of waste generated, we have

established strict handling procedures. These

For a summary of the environmental data pertaining to our operations, please refer to Chapter 9 –

Key Statistics.

Mainland China

Effluent and Waste

reduce water pollution. We also explore different

ways to go green by treating wastewater and

reusing it, leading to significant water-use savings

and greater efficiency.

ensure that regulatory requirements are

communicated to individuals responsible for the

operations. Our chemical waste is handled by a

waste collector licensed by the Environmental

Protection Department according to regulatory

requirements. Overall, we monitor closely what

we generate by tracking how much hazardous and

non-hazardous waste is produced and recycled.

5.74

4.20

3.98

3.77

4.10

per million MJ

of town gas

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Wastewater Discharge (m

) per Million MJ of Town Gas Produced