Carbon Audit • Green Partner

• Staff were encouraged to switch off its individual air-conditioning before leaving for a long time (>1 hour)
• Staff were encouraged to switch off light after the use of a room
• Staff were encouraged to recycle computers, printers, scanners, photo copiers and fax machines through EPD assigned recyclers (e.g. Computer Recycling program, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Recycling program)
• Continuous improvement was observed for the use of electronic information system to replace paper use
• Designated area was assigned for collection of recycling materials
• Multi-function devices (with printing, scanning, photocopy, fax) were widely adopted (>80%)
• Rechargeable batteries were widely adopted
• Energy saving products were selected if the extra cost could be break even within 5 years

Reduce electricity usage

• Arranged 5 day working days per week to reduce extra electric and Air-conditioning supply
• Each workstations have their own Fan Coil Units individual switch panel
• Turn off idle office lighting, air-conditioning before leaving
• Keep air-con temperature between 25.5°C to 26.5°C
• Double-glazed windows and window shades to reduce solar gain
• Automatic shutdown of air-conditioning after business hours
• Sleeping mode for electrical appliances whenever not in use
• Each Department will provide limited printer machines to reduce electric supply and toner supply
• Turn off all electric appliances, where applicable, after work
• Avoid unnecessary overseas business trip
• Encourage staff consider the environment before print out the documents

Recycle

• Weekly materials collection for recycle (paper, aluminum, plastic, glass)
• Joined Ricoh Toner Bottle and Cartridge Recycling Program to reduce waste
• Double-sided and 2-page-up printing and use of recycled paper, where appropriate

Reduction of Paper Usage

• Print and copy on both sides of the paper
• Use environmentally friendly paper

Reuse and Recycle

• Reuse envelopes and other materials as much as possible until they are exhausted
• Recycling waste paper
• Reuse tableware, teacups and glasses
• Avoid using disposable utensils

Water Conservation

• After use, turn off the water source

Reduction of Electricity Consumption

• All lighting, air conditioning and equipment to be turned off before leaving the office or when the area is unoccupied/ unattended
• Set the computer screen to automatically turn off after 20 minutes when we are not using it. Also, turn down the brightness of the computer screen if possible

Encourage Carbon Emission Reduction Activities

• Encourage employees to take public transport
• Encourage employees to participate in environmental activities organized by environmental groups
• Encourage employees to make good use of video conferencing for online publications and seminars to replace non-essential overseas business
• Activities organized in a convenient location

• Set target of Carbon emission reduction by monthly and yearly
• Set device in power saving mode
• Switch off unnecessary light
• Air conditioner keeps 24-26 temperature by government suggestion
• Using recycled paper printing
• Using Paperless strategy, such as Cloud, online system
• Using online communication such as Email and QQ
• Recycling such as reuse folders, folders, recycled paper
• Encourage taking public transport
• Encourage Using zero-emission transportation methods such as walking or cycling
• Reducing business travel
• Activities organized in a convenient location
• Avoid using disposable items
• Using videoconferencing such as "Face Time"

Green Offices

• Electronic data centre to replace filing system
• Centralised copiers to discourage printing

Recycling

• Weekly materials collection for recycle (paper, aluminum, plastic, glass)
• Daily food waste collection for recycle

Waste Management

• Waste separation by labelled rubbish bins

Water Management

• Water control by water-saving faucets

Electricity Management

• T5 energy saving light tubes and reflective panel to place T8 lighting system
• LED lighting in showrooms to replace normal light bulbs
• Keep air-con temperature between 22.5oC to 25.5oC
• Electrical appliances switch off when not in use
• Lighting sensor control in all areas

Planned initiatives

• LED lighting to replace T5 lighting

Review and Encouragement

• Carbon Audit exercise
• Constant update with all colleagues through Intranet platform

Reduce electricity consumption

• Replaced traditional light bulbs by energy efficient and saving light bulbs
• Switching off air-conditioning, lighting and equipment in office zones not in operation
• Encourage staff to save energy by smart notices in office

Reduce paper consumption

• Communicate via intranet or internet to save papers
• Copy and print on both sides of the paper, where appropriate
• Encourage staff to reduce paper use by smart notices beside copiers
• Provide trays to collect and reuse one-sided paper

Water Conservation

• Installation of water efficient taps

Reuse and Recycle

• Reuse stationery such as paper, folders, paper clips, envelopes, box, plastic bag, etc.

• Replacing LED tubes, and Sensor lighting
• Reduce Office Space
• E-Procurement & e-bills
• Use eco-friendly chemical to reduce waste water

• Mott MacDonald (MM) Group has developed Net-Zero target by 2040.
• Mott MacDonald Hong Kong (MMHK) office has targeted to offset 25% and 50% of the energy consumption by 2024 and 2030 respectively compared with 2019 as baseline.
• MMHK office has targeted to reduce 25% of flight number per full-time employee (FTE) by 2024 compare with 2019 as baseline.
• Targeted to switch the gasoline company car to electric vehicle by 2024 in order to reduce carbon emission.
• Divided the office lighting into different lighting zones and switched off the lights when not in use.
• Educated the employees to avoid printing unnecessary documents to reduce office waste.
• Provided additional recycling bins to increase the office recycling rate.
• Provided cycling routes and maps in the office neighbourhood to encourage employees to reduce the reliance on gas transport.
• Established a company car user guide to encourage employees to use company cars only when necessary and to use public transport.