Annual Report 2020

2020 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited 71 Used tyres were retreaded by appointed contractors Waste Generation KMB and LWB are committed to good waste management through responsible storage and disposal of waste, recycling and reusing resources whenever feasible. Significant types of waste generated in our operations are reported as follows: Tyres Used KMB and LWB tyres were retreaded by KMB’s appointed contractors. Fluorescent Tubes KMB and LWB sent used fluorescent tubes to the government’s Chemical Waste Treatment Centre for recycling. Oil and Chemicals The solid chemical waste were treated and stored by type in designated areas at bus depots before being disposed of by a registered chemical waste collector at the government’s Chemical Waste Treatment Centre and waste oil were recycled or disposed of in accordance with the statutory standards. Batteries were disposed of by a licensed contractor in compliance with Environmental Protection Department (“EPD”) instructions, including some which were exported to overseas facilities approved by the EPD under the Basel Convention. Metals KMB and LWB sent waste metals to recycling companies. Green Measures in the Office The Green Office concept drives both the design and the renovation of our premises. The air- conditioning thermostats are set to 25.5°C to conserve energy and protect air quality in line with the government’s Action Blue Sky Campaign. Operating hours have also been re-arranged to reduce energy waste during non-office hours. Higher efficiency air conditioning units are installed in all newly renovated office. Lower-energy LED lighting is used on the ceilings of depots and in the common areas of our headquarters building, including the main lobby, to reduce electricity consumption and the demand for air-conditioning. KMB and LWB have continually implemented several measures in depots and offices to reduce electricity consumption