This report sets out the environmental commitments adopted by the Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority (TELA), the measures that we have taken to meet these commitments, our achievements in 2006 and our targets for 2007.

2.          Headed by the Commissioner for Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority, the department is responsible for Broadcasting Monitoring and Regulation, Film Services, Film Classification, Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles, and Entertainment Licensing.

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3.          TELA fully supports the HKSAR Government's commitment and effort to protect the environment and to conserve natural resources. We are committed to continuously improving our environmental performance through environmental planning and management as well as to performing our utmost in contributing to sustainable development in the long term. We have set commitments in four major areas related to our activities and operations:

(i)	Environmental Management
		continuously improving our environmental performance through the adoption of environmentally sound practices in all aspects of our operations and identifying opportunities for further improvement.
(ii)	Compliance
		complying with all relevant environmental legislation, regulations, Government Circulars and Codes of Practice; and
		complying with the guidelines set by Environment, Transport and Works Bureau on Energy Saving.
(iii)	Reduction of waste generation and energy consumption
		conserving energy and resources by promoting and adopting the economical use of electricity, paper and other general supplies;
		minimizing the generation of waste by resource conservation, waste recovery and recycling; and
		adopting environmentally responsible purchasing practices.
(iv)	Training and participation
		promoting staff awareness of environmental issues and encouraging them to participate in green programmes.

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4.          We have adopted various measures in 2006 to conserve energy and resources and achieved the following results:

(i)	Use of paper
	Measures
		providing and disseminating information through the internet;
		abolishing the use of greeting cards at festive seasons;
		using both sides of paper for printing, drafting and photocopying;
		re-using envelopes by sticking labels or using transit envelopes;
		minimizing photocopies by sharing documents at meetings and circulating papers and circulars via electronic means; and
		using plain paper fax machines.
	Achievements
		some departmental publications (e.g. Performance Pledge 2006, BA annual report 2005-06) are published in electronic format;
		about 94% of information leaflets / guidance notes / application forms are downloadable through the internet;
		99% of all Christmas cards sent out are in electronic format;
		Photocopying paper consumption has achieved 15% reduction in 4 years against the target of 10% reduction over the consumption at 2002/03 level set by the Policy Committee for all Bureaux and Departments;
		over 89% of paper consumed was recycled paper;
		organizing departmental exercises to encourage use of recycled paper; and
		100% of staff have Lotus Notes accounts for communications.
(ii)	Use of electricity for lighting, air-conditioning and office equipment
	Measures
		using light bulbs/fluorescent tubes with Energy Efficiency Label;
		using computers and printers with energy saving mode activated;
		switching off of computer monitors and lights in offices and in communal areas when not in use or outside office hours; and
		using public transport and sharing of departmental transport in performing outdoor duties;
		participating in Room Temperature Measurement and Monitoring Programme conducted by Electrical and Mechanical Services Department to maintain 25.5°C room temperature in offices; and
		participating in the Programme of Lighting Inspection & Illumination Level Reduction in office area after office hour, which is organized by Building Management Office of Revenue Tower.
	Achievements
		contributing to energy savings and heightening staff awareness through participation.
(iii)	Procurement of general office supplies
	Measures
		acquiring refill for ball pen;
		procuring stationeries that are environmentally friendly, e.g. recycled paper, trichloroethane free correction liquid and thinner; and
		adopting electronic procurement method.
	Achievements
		90% of all paper procured is recycled paper;
		all correction fluid and thinner procured is environmental friendly and is 1,1,1-trichloroethane free; and
		Electronic Ordering System is now adopted in daily procurements.
(iv)	Waste Recycling
	Measures
		providing collection boxes for waste paper, newspapers, printed materials, aluminium cans and plastic containers;
		returning toner cartridge to suppliers for recycling; and
		re-using decorative materials at festive seasons.
	Achievements
		collection boxes for aluminium cans, plastic containers and waste paper are in place to facilitate recycling arrangements; and
		100% return of toner cartridge to suppliers for recycling.
Top 5.          Staff awareness is of fundamental importance in achieving effective conservation results. In 2006, we made various efforts to promote staff awareness towards environmental conservation, including:   placing indoor plants in offices;         posting stickers on energy and water conservation at various locations in the office;         issuing internal circular and guidelines to encourage conservation; and         preparing for the establishment of the Environmental Management Working Group.

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6.          For 2007, we will continue our efforts to improve our environmental performance by:

		issuing departmental publications in electronic format;
		economizing the use of paper and envelope consumption through uploading departmental publications onto the homepage to reduce printed copies;
		elevating green education and publicity through intranet;
		adopting trade-in practices in procurement activities as far as possible;
		promoting a clean and green workplace to staff;
		expanding the use of environmental friendly materials for publicity; and
		enhancing electronic operations by exploring the feasibility of adopting electronic documentation and filing of records.