As a part of the FTSE 4 Good Global Index, PCCW strives to operate its business in a way that conforms to economic principles, contributes to society and is in harmony with environmental sustainable development, taking into account the interests of all parties.
With this persistence, the company will also consider the impact on society, environment and its own employees, adopt relevant policies and formulate clear measures to ensure that the company can achieve the goal of corporate citizenship. PCCW is committed to various charitable, community, cultural and environmental activities.
As a leading information and communication technology company in the industry, we are committed to helping bridge the "digital divide" so that people who lack resources and live in remote areas can also enjoy the convenience brought by modern information technologies such as the Internet, including working hand in hand with the government and other institutions to provide free hardware and broadband Internet access services, and sending IT volunteers as assistant tutors.
PCCW also adheres to the tradition of many years and cares about the safety and communication needs of the elderly in Hong Kong. For example, we have set up an elderly care hotline in cooperation with the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. Since 1992, we have provided free telephone line installation and communication services to more than 9,000 elderly people. Our company sponsored the 24-hour enquiry hotline of the Call Service Center of the Home Service Association for the Elderly. Our support team for elderly volunteers has entered 1 1 year to provide personal care services for elderly people living alone and elderly people in nursing homes.
The number of PCCW employees and their families who participate in voluntary service is increasing day by day. They serve the elderly and vulnerable groups through long-term voluntary service groups and other independent activities. This service covers mentally retarded teenagers and preschool children with autism. PCCW has always been committed to following the best environmental protection principles, formulating and reviewing sustainable environmental protection policies, procedures and processes to reduce the impact on the environment. In particular, the company has been implementing plans to promote recycling and reduce the waste of daily necessities, such as toner cartridges, computer hardware, commodities and paper products. At the same time, the company has adopted sound management policies and formulated guidelines to ensure the habit of making the best use of energy and water resources.
As a founding member of the Hong Kong Business Environmental Protection Association, PCCW will vigorously advocate the sustainable development of the association, reduce seawater and air pollution, and promote the business community to save energy and reduce resource waste. PCCW is also a member of the Environmental Protection Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. The company also provides free services to raise funds and arrange volunteers to support the project, including the "Know how to cherish electricity" energy-saving competition organized by Friends of the Earth in Hong Kong and the "Green Power Island Charity Mountain Competition".