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CARBON AUDIT RESULTS (2021/22)

Department of Health (DH) works continuously with Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) to explore practical and effective energy saving and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures. Energy and / or carbon audits have been conducted in collaboration with EMSD for DH buildings / premises with high electricity consumption from 2015/16 to 2020/21.

In 2021/22, DH conducted carbon audit for 35 DH buildings / premises. The total GHG emissions from these buildings / premises are 27,494 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

To save energy and reduce GHG emissions, the DH has implemented different energy saving and carbon reduction initiatives. For example,

Using photocopier with double-side copying feature.
Procuring environmental-friendly products, such as recycled papers, energy efficient computer equipment, electrical appliances and office equipment.
De-lamping lights to the minimum required for illumination and switching off lights and non-essential electrical appliances while not in use.
Liaising with EMSD to identify practical and effective energy saving and carbon reduction measures.