Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
In early 2008, we revised our Corporate Environmental Policy and Corporate Health and Safety (H&S) Policies, combining them into a Corporate HSE Policy. This new Policy provides a framework together with explicit guidelines for the protection of the environment, as well as details of our H&S commitment to employees, contractors, customers and the community.
Our Corporate Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy
We pledge to conduct our operations in a manner which poses no risk to the health, well-being and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and the public at large and to make every effort to protect the environment.Therefore, Towngas strives to achieve the following HSE objectives:
health and safety at work, and to minimise HSE risks
a zero accident rate as well as a high standard of environmental care through continuous improvement
HSE hazards in our operations, applications and services
necessary HSE assessments for all major projects and to conduct regular HSE audits in our operations
HSE awareness and consciousness among employees, contractors and business associates through education and training
full compliance with all relevant legislation
environmentally-friendly materials and technologies, promote economic recycling of materials and conserve resources
Our HSE performance and initiatives are coordinated, monitored and controlled by our Corporate HSE Department supported by the Corporate Safety & Quality Management Steering Committee, nine Departmental HSE Committees, an Environmental Working Committee and 12 Functional Environmental Sub-committees, to provide all-round HSE management. Relevant HSE information is communicated to employees, dealers and contractors through Green Ambassadors and Safety Wardens.
HSE Management Structure
Sustainability is a fundamental core value in Towngas. Integrating sustainability into our decision making processes and daily activities, we apply international standards in our operations in Hong Kong and joint ventures in mainland China, to ensure social and environmental responsibility for our activities, without comprising the quality of our services. These activities ensure regulatory compliance, enhance employee awareness, systemise daily practices and, most important of all, boost strategic planning for sustainable development across the Group.
Management System Certification
| Company/Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures | Standard | Year of Certification | |
| Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited | ISO 9001 | 1994 | Residential Projects |
| 1995 | Ma Tau Kok Plant | ||
| 1996 | Tai Po Plant & Gas Transportation | ||
| ISO 14001 | 1999 | Tai Po Plant | |
| OHSAS 18001 | 2005 | Whole Company | |
| PAS 55 | 2007 | Gas production plants, gas holders, transmission and distribution systems, service risers and meters | |
| Yixing Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited | ISO 9001 | 2005 | |
| ISO 14001 | 2005 | ||
| Qingdao Zhongji Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited | ISO 9001 | 2006 | |
| ISO 14001 | 2006 | ||
| GB/T28001 | 2006 | ||
| Beijing Beiran and HKCG Gas Company Limited | ISO 9001 | 2006 | |
| ISO 14001 | 2006 | ||
| OHSAS 18001 | 2006 | ||
| Wuhan Natural Gas Company Limited | OHSAS 18001 | 2007 | |
| U-Tech Engineering Co Limited | OHSAS 18001 | 2007 | |
| Longkou Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited | ISO 9001 | 2007 | |
| ISO 14001 | 2007 | ||
| GB/T 28001 | 2007 | ||
| Huzhou Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited | ISO 9001 | 2007 | |
| ISO 14001 | 2007 | ||
| GB/T 28001 | 2007 | ||
| Maanshan Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited | OHSAS 18001 | 2008* | |
| Maanshan ECO | OHSAS 18001 | 2008* | |
| GB/T28001 | Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard (published by the Chinese Government) |
| ISO 9001 | Quality Management System standard (published by International Standards Organisation) |
| ISO 14001 | Environmental Management System standard (published by International Standards Organisation) |
| OHSAS 18001 | Occupational Health and Safety Management System Specification (published by British Standards Institution) |
| PAS 55 | Asset Management - Specification for the Optimised Management of Physical Infrastructure Assets (published by the British Standards Institution) |
| * awarded in Jan 2008 | |