About This Report

About AAHK

Established in 1995, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is a statutory body wholly-owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government and governed by the Airport Authority Ordinance (Chapter 483, The Laws of Hong Kong). Guided by the Ordinance and the objective of maintaining Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a global and regional aviation hub, AAHK is responsible for the operation and development of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). AAHK is required to conduct its business according to prudent commercial principles and with due regard for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft, passengers and cargo.

Report profile & reporting framework

AAHK’s sixth annual sustainability report covers the fiscal year 2017/18 ended 31 March 2018.

The report provides a comprehensive account of AAHK’s management approach and performance towards sustainability in 2017/18 as well as a brief outline of its future plans and targets for key areas of sustainability.

The report covers AAHK’s core business in Hong Kong over which it has direct management control and does not include AAHK’s joint ventures in the Mainland. Information about our joint ventures can be found in our Annual Report 2017/18. However, reference is made to AAHK’s subsidiaries and outsourced operations where relevant. The report also explains how AAHK engages with its stakeholders and collaborates with its business partners in addressing sustainability issues and improving HKIA’s overall sustainability performance.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative’s GRI Standards: Core option and the GRI G4 Airport Operators Sector Disclosures. The GRI Content Index sets out the sections where the relevant details or data can be found in this report.

Performance data

The performance data presented in this report covers the 2017/18 fiscal year unless otherwise stated. Where available, data for previous fiscal years has been included to facilitate comparison and analysis. The financial data used in this report was extracted from AAHK’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2018. Other data is provided in accordance with the GRI Standards and the Airport Operators Sector Disclosure requirements unless otherwise stated. Standards and methodologies for compiling the data, as well as explanations of any restatements, are given where appropriate.