Independent Verification
Statement
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE
Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) was commissioned
by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (the
EMSD) to conduct an independent verification of the Social
and Environmental Report 2007-08 (herein referred to as “the
Report”). The Report described the social, economic and environmental
performance of the EMSD for the period from 1st April 2007
to 31st March 2008. 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 social and environmental
performance of the EMSD;
- 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 the EMSD 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.
OUR OPINION
In the opinion of HKQAA, the EMSD has continued to improve
the quality, breadth and overall presentation of the sustainability
information. The Report provided a structured, balanced, fair,
honest and accurate representation of the environmental, social
and economic performance of the EMSD.
All selected data examined during our verification were
accurate and consistent with the supporting information reviewed.
We are not aware of any misstatement made in relation to the
information presented. The materials stated in the Report
were reliable in the presentation of the EMSD commitments,
initiatives, performance and achievements for the reporting
period.
Signed for and on behalf of HKQAA
Connie Sham
Lead Verifier
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