MTR Corporation Limited is committed to the sustainable development
of Hong Kong. We will explore and ensure the responsible management
of the social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainable
business opportunities.
We will:
1.
Comply with all relevant laws regarding
sustainability issues; in the absence of legislation, we will seek
out and observe appropriate best international practice.
2.
Regularly review our business to identify
sustainability issues, set performance goals and monitor and publish
our performance, so as to improve continuously our performance.
3.
Conduct appropriate assessments including
Environmental Impact Assessments and broad stakeholder engagement
programmes for new projects, where required by law and suggested by
best practice, and implement the recommendations.
4.
Train and encourage our contractors and
suppliers to implement MTRC recommendations to achieve sustainability,
and to adopt sustainably acceptable practices in the products and
services provided.
5.
Educate and train
staff in sustainability matters and raise their awareness of sustainable
development.
6.
Increase appreciation amongst passengers,
legislators, opinion makers and the general public for the sustainable
benefits of railways.
7.
Devise, implement and continuously
monitor corporate-wide management systems for implementing the sustainability
strategy.
All queries regarding the above policy should be directed to Dr.
Glenn Frommer, Sustainability Development Manager.
