WO HING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD.
Introduction
Wo Hing Construction is one of the leading contractors in water works maintenance and construction in Hong Kong. Since our establishment in 1960's, we have been responsible for numerous major waterworks projects for the HKSAR government such as water service reservoirs, pumping stations, trunk mains and maintenance of waterworks. In recent years, we recognized the increasing need for environmental protection and minimizing the impact on the environment due to construction works. With this in mind, we have embarked on a policy of adopting environmental-friendly systems and innovative technologies in the execution of our works. We believe this strategy will result in the least disruption to the environment as well as contributing to sustainable development. Ultimately, we hope that this will benefit us in the long run through enhancement of our corporate image.
Reasons for Implementing ISO 14001
In order to exercise environmental protection measures for all construction operations, we decided for an organized approach that would allow us to establish, implement and monitor the environmental plans. Therefore, we established an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on the ISO 14001 requirements. With the implementation of this ISO standard, we aim to be able to continuously improve our environmental performance and facilitate our operational units to adopt a consistent approach to achieve the Company's environmental objectives. It is our desire to promote and instill upon all our staff and stakeholders including business partners, subcontractors and suppliers to support management’s commitment with respect to the protection and preservation of the environment.
Benefits of ISO 14001 Certification
We believe that ISO 14001 will help us reduce waste and consumption of resources (materials, fuels and energy), thus lowering expenditures for waste management and natural resources. Furthermore, ISO 14001 is adopted as a supplementary system to enhance the corporate management system by facilitating compliance with statutory requirements with respect to environmental regulations and ordinances. In the long run, adopting the requirements of ISO 14001 helps us achieve a reputation as a considerate and responsible corporate citizen, thus enhancing staff morale and the Company's public image.
With the above, we believe ISO 14001 upholds our reputation with our clients and the public, and increases our competitiveness and position in the industry.
