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 provision, operation, development and maintenance of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), and the provision of facilities, amenities or industry at or from any place on the airport island, and other airport-related activities as permitted by the Airport Authority (Permitted Airport-related Activities) Order (Cap. 483E). 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 seventh annual sustainability report covers the fiscal year 2018/19 ended 31 March 2019.

The report provides a comprehensive account of AAHK’s management approach and performance towards sustainability in 2018/19 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 subsidiaries and joint ventures. Information about our subsidiaries and joint ventures can be found in our Annual Report 2018/19. 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 2018/19 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 2019. 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.

Independent Assurance

This report has been independently verified by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency. Separately, AAHK’s greenhouse gas emissions data, as disclosed in this report, has been independently verified by SGS Hong Kong Limited.

Your Feedback

We welcome your feedback on AAHK’s sustainability management approach and performance. Please fill in the online feedback form or contact Mike Kilburn via:

• corporatesustainability@hkairport.com
• +852 2188 7111
• Sustainability Department
  Airport Authority Hong Kong
  HKIA Tower
  1 Sky Plaza Road
  Hong Kong International Airport
  Lantau, Hong Kong