(12 January 2016, Hong Kong) NWS Holdings Limited (“NWS Holdings” or the “Group”; Hong Kong stock code: 659) has published its second standalone Sustainability Report, detailing the progress and performance of the Group’s Hong Kong operations in the period from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 (“FY2015”). The yearly report covers corporate governance, economic, environment, labour practices, human rights, society and product responsibility. The report is compiled in accordance with the Core option of Global Reporting Initiative G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines and makes reference to the Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
Tsang Yam Pui, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of NWS Holdings, said, “Corporate sustainability is a core element of NWS Holdings’ growth strategy. It strengthens our ability to outperform the market and deliver long-term value, beyond financial return, to our shareholders and stakeholders. As we progress along the journey of enhancing our sustainability performance, this report serves to underline our continuous effort to exceed stakeholder expectations on corporate transparency and accountability.”
Report Highlights:
The entities covered in the report include the Group’s Corporate Office, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited, Free Duty, Hip Hing Construction Group (mainly comprised of Hip Hing Construction Company Limited and Vibro (H.K.) Limited), New World Construction Company Limited, New World First Bus Services Limited and Citybus Limited, and New World First Ferry Services Limited. The full report and a summary version are available on a dedicated sustainability website sr.nws.com.hk and the Group’s corporate website www.nws.com.hk.
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NWS Holdings Limited (“NWS Holdings”, Hong Kong stock code: 659), the infrastructure and service flagship of New World Development Company Limited (Hong Kong stock code: 17), operates businesses in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau. Its Infrastructure portfolio includes Roads, Environment, Logistics and Aviation projects. Its Services portfolio comprises Facilities Management (the management of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Free Duty), Construction & Transport (construction, bus and ferry services) and Strategic Investments.
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