Sustainable development is basically a simple idea to us all. We must achieve a balance between economic, social and environmental objective. If we are to maintain and improve the quality of our own lives and pass that quality on to future generations, we must use finite natural resources in an efficient way without waste, and protect the natural environment to enhance the ability of future generations to maintain and improve their lives.
Sustainable development in the housing will significantly contribute to the development of sustainable communities across the country. The professional housing managers are committed to mainstreaming sustainability principles into both its own operations and activities.
The environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, social sustainability and cultural sustainability are the development sustainable indicators in Hong Kong's housing system.
Environmental Sustainability of Housing
Environmental sustainability is the process of making sure current processes of interaction with the environment are pursued with the idea of keeping the environment as pristine as naturally possible based on ideal-seeking behavior.
The professional housing mangers should concern the resident’s living environment on energy efficient amenities, which better serve their residents. Furthermore, they are committed to help improve resident living environmental performance by:
complying with relevant environmental protection ordinances promoting waste reduction, recovery and recycling and consumption of resources minimizing the production of environmental pollutants developing a culture of environmental protection and awareness among their residents promoting and ensuring building safety and timely maintenance
In our organization, we aim to provide a green environment in workplace and to ensure that our operation is conducted in an environmentally conscious and responsible manner. The main objectives are to reduce