Scope and Objective

Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) was commissioned by The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) to conduct an independent verification of the sustainability report 2007 (herein referred to as “the Report”).  The Report described the sustainability management performance of Towngas for the period from 1st January to 31st December 2007. The objective of the verification exercise was to provide an independent opinion on the materiality, completeness, accuracy and reliability of the information presented in the Report.

The scope of the verification included all reporting contents presented.

The verification scope included:

• Assess whether the information presented is accurate and represents the sustainability performance of Towngas;
• Verify the reliability of data and information management mechanism for gathering, collating, analyzing and presenting the data in the Report;
• Assess the overall reasonableness and balance of reporting with regard to the information presented;
• Identify the relevant areas for future improvement.

Verification Methodology

Our verification procedure included review of relevant documentation, interview with representatives of Towngas with accountability for preparing the Report and analysis of selected sample of data and information consolidated in the Report. The sample data were verified for accuracy through examination of supporting information and crosschecking with third party information available.

Our Opinion

It is HKQAA’s opinion that the information presented in the Report provided a structured, balanced and accurate representation of the sustainability management performance of Towngas in the context of social wellbeing, economic growth and environmental conservation. The Report was a fair and honest representation of Towngas initiatives, targets, progress and performance on its sustainability achievements. All selected data examined during our verification were accurate and consistent with the supporting information reviewed. The information provided in the Report was reliable in the presentation of Towngas commitments, initiatives, performance and achievements for the reporting period.

Signed for and on behalf of HKQAA

Connie Sham
Lead Verifier