GRI Content Index

“For the Content Index – Advanced Service, GRI Services reviewed that the GRI content index has been presented in a way consistent with the requirements for reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards, and that the information in the index is clearly presented and accessible to the stakeholders”

Statement of Use

Architectural Services Department has reported in accordance with the GRI Standards for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

GRI Used

GRI 1: Foundation 2021

GRI Standard	Disclosure		HKEx	SASB	Location	Remarks
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021	The organisation and its reporting practices
	2-1	Organisational details			ArchSD at a Glance - Our Organisation and Roles
	2-2	Entities included in the organisation’s sustainability reporting			About this Report
	2-2				ArchSD at a Glance - Key Facts of the Department
	2-3	Reporting period, frequency and contact point			About this Report
	2-3	Reporting period, frequency and contact point			Feedback
	2-4	Restatements of information			The fatal accident rate has been restated, please refer to the Data Summary.	The fatal accident rate has been restated, please refer to the Data Summary.
	2-5	External assurance			Report Verification
	Activities and workers
	2-6	Activities, value chain and other business relationships	KPI B5.1 KPI B5.2 KPI B5.3 KPI B5.4		ArchSD at a Glance
	2-7	Employees	KPI B1.1		Key Facts of the Department
	2-7	Employees	KPI B1.1		Data Summary - Social Performance
	2-8	Workers who are not employees			Data Summary - Social Performance
	Governance
	2-9	Governance structure and composition			ArchSD at a Glance - Organisation Chart, Management Team
	2-9	Governance structure and composition			Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Senior Staff Forum
	2-10	Nomination and selection of the highest governance body			Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Senior Staff Forum	ArchSD is the governmental department of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the highest governance body of the department is the senior management.
	2-11	Chair of the highest governance body
	2-12	Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts			Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Senior Staff Forum	The content is about senior management but not board of directors as ArchSD is the governmental department of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
	2-13	Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts			Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Managing Risk
	2-14	Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting				The content is about senior management but not board of directors as ArchSD is the governmental department of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. ArchSD follows the rules and regulations shown in Civil Service Bureau, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as ArchSD is the governmental department of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
	2-15	Conflicts of interest
	2-16	Communication of critical concerns
	2-17	Collective knowledge of the highest governance body
	2-18	Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body
	2-19	Remuneration policies
	2-20	Process to determine remuneration
	2-21	Annual total compensation ratio
	Strategy, policies and practices
	2-22	Statement on sustainable development strategy			Message from the Director
					Achievements and Way Forward
					Our Strategy and Approach
	2-23	Policy commitments			Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Policies and Guidelines
	2-24	Embedding policy commitments
	2-25	Processes to remediate negative impacts
	2-26	Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns	KPI B7.2		Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Maintaining Integrity and Professionalism
	2-27	Compliance with laws and regulations	GD A1 GD B6		Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Maintaining Integrity and Professionalism
					Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Policies and Guidelines
					Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Managing Risk
	2-28	Membership associations			Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality - Industry Engagement
	Stakeholder engagement
	2-29	Approach to stakeholder engagement	KPI B6.2		Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Materiality Assessment
	2-30	Collective bargaining agreements			Content Index	Not applicable There is no collective bargaining legislation that exists in Hong Kong but we have maintained various staff engagement channels such as the Departmental Consultative Committee, Joint Staff Consultation Group, Staff Motivation Scheme, Web Forum, Staff Relation Units and other staff associations.
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-1	Process to determine material topics			Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Materiality Assessment
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-2	List of material topics			Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Materiality Assessment
Deliver environmentally and socially responsible projects (Material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components			Building A Low-Carbon Environment - Sustainable Building Design Strategies
Bring positive impacts on the social well-being, livelihood and prosperity of local communities and individuals (material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components			Building A Low-Carbon Environment - Driving Low-Carbon Transformation with Advanced Technologies
Use advanced technologies to enhance project quality and productivity (Additional non-material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components			Building A Low-Carbon Environment - Driving Low-Carbon Transformation with Advanced Technologies
Climate risks and response ＋ Economic performance (Additional non-material topics)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components			Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Climate-related Risks and Opportunities
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016	201-1	Direct economic value generated and distributed	KPI B8.2		Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Departmental Funding and Expenditure
	201-2	Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change	KPI A4.1		Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Climate-related Risks and Opportunities
	201-4	Financial assistance received from the government			Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Departmental Funding and Expenditure
Indirect Economic Impacts (Additional non-material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components			Build an Inclusive Workplace and Society - Our People
GRI 203: Indirect Economic Performance 2016	203-1	Infrastructure investments and services supported			Build an Inclusive Workplace and Society - Our People
Ethical practices (Material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components			Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Maintaining Integrity and Professionalism
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components			Build an Inclusive Workplace and Society - Our People
GRI 205: Anti-Corruption: 2016	205-2	Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures	KPI B7.3		Build Robust Sustainability Governance - Maintaining Integrity and Professionalism
GRI 205: Anti-Corruption: 2016	205-2		KPI B7.3		Data Summary - Anti-corruption Training
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016	406-1	Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken	GD B1		Build an Inclusive Workplace and Society - Our People	No incident of discrimination was reported in 2023.
GRI 406: Non-discrimination 2016	406-1	Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken	GD B1		Content Index	No incident of discrimination was reported in 2023.
Energy mix and efficiency (Material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components	GD A2 GD A3 KPI A2.3	IF-EN-410a.2	Building A Low-Carbon Environment - Driving Low-Carbon Transformation with Advanced Technologies
GRI 302: Energy 2016	302-1	Energy consumption with the organization	KPI A2.1		Building A Low-Carbon Environment - Managing our Footprint
	302-3	Energy Intensity	KPI A2.1		Data Summary - Environmental Performance
	302-4	Reduction of energy consumption	KPI A2.3
	302-5	Reductions in energy requirements of products and services	KPI A2.3
Water efficiency and recycling (Additional non-material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components	GD A2 GD A3	IF-EN-410a.2	Building A Low-Carbon Environment - Water Efficiency and Recycling
GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018	303-1	Interactions with water as a shared resource	KPI A2.2 KPI A2.4 KPI B5.3		Data Summary - Environmental Performance
	303-2	Management of water discharge-related impacts		IF-EN-160a.2	Content Index	Effluents of ArchSD are discharged into municipal sewage treatment systems, and comply with local regulatory standards of effluents discharge.
	303-4	Water discharge			Content Index	Not applicable. It is not material to ArchSD due to its operational nature.
	303-5	Water consumption	KPI A2.2		Data Summary - Environmental Performance
Management of GHG emissions and related environmental risks (Additional non-material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components	GD A1 GD A3 KPI 1.5 KPI A3.1 KPI A4.1	IF-EN-160a.2	Building A Low-Carbon Environment - Managing our Footprint
GRI 305: Emissions 2016	305-1	Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions	KPI A1.1 KPI A1.12		Building A Low-Carbon Environment - Managing our Footprint
	305-2	Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions	KPI A1.1 KPI A1.12		Data Summary - Environmental Performance
	305-7	Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions	KPI A1.1		Data Summary - Environmental Performance
Resource efficiency and circularity (Additional non-material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components			Building A Low-Carbon Environment - Resource Efficiency
GRI 306: Waste 2020	306-1	Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts	KPI A3.1	IF-EN-160a.2	Building A Low-Carbon Environment - Waste Management
GRI 306: Waste 2020	306-2	Management of significant waste-related impact	KPI A3.1	IF-EN-160a.2	Data Summary - Environmental Performance
Employment practices, welfare and rights (Additional non-material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components	GD B1		Build an Inclusive Workplace and Society - Empowering our People
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	401-1	New employee hires and employee turnover	KPI B1.2		Data Summary - Social Performance
GR1 401: Employment 2016	401-2	Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees			Content Index	ArchSD follows the rules and regulations shown in Civil Service Bureau, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as ArchSD is the governmental department of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
GR1 401: Employment 2016	401-3	Parental leave			Content Index	100% return to work after parental leave.
Health and safety for all (Material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components	GD B2 KPI B2.3	IF-EN-250a.2	Fostering a Green and Safety Culture
GRI 403：Occupational Health and Safety 2018	403-1	Occupational health and safety management system	GD B2 KPI B2.3	IF-EN-250a.2	Fostering a Green and Safety Culture
	403-2	Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation	GD B2 KPI B2.3		Fostering a Green and Safety Culture - Safety Culture at Construction Sites
	403-3	Occupational health services	GD B2 KPI B2.3
	403-4	Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety	GD B2
	403-5	Worker training on occupational health and safety	GD B2 KPI B2.3		Fostering a Green and Safety Culture
	403-6	Promotion of worker health	GD B2		Fostering a Green and Safety Culture - Safety Culture at Construction Sites
	403-7	Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships	GD B2 KPI B2.3
	403-8	Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system	GD B2 KPI B2.3		Fostering a Green and Safety Culture - Safety Culture at Construction Sites
	403-8		GD B2 KPI B2.3		Data Summary - Social Performance
	403-9	Work-related injuries	KPI B2.1 KPI B2.2	IF-EN-320a.1	Data Summary - Social Performance
	403-10	Work-related ill health	KPI B2.1		Data Summary - Social Performance
Diverse and comprehensive staff training and development (Additional non-material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components	GD B3		Build an Inclusive Workplace and Society - Staff Development and Knowledge Management
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016	404-1	Average hours of training per year per employee	KPI B3.1 KPI B3.2		Data Summary - Social Performance
	404-2	Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs			Data Summary - Social Performance
	404-3	Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews			Content Index	All staff receive regular performance appraisal.
Community Engagement (Additional non-material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components	GD B8		Fostering a Green and Safety Culture - Raising and Recognising Sustainability Performance
GRI 413：Local Communities 2016	413-1	Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs			Creating Inclusive, Vibrant and Liveable Communities
User health and safety in using the facilities (Material topic)
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021	3-3	The management approach and its components	GD B6		Fostering a Green and Safety Culture - Raising and Recognising Sustainability Performance
GRI 416：Customer Health and Safety 2016	416-1	Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories			Creating Inclusive, Vibrant and Liveable Communities
GRI 416：Customer Health and Safety 2016	416-2	Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services	GD B6		Content Index	No incident of non-compliance concerning health and safety impacts of products and services was reported in 2023.