The 2001 Corporate Sustainability Report is another step forward for the Corporation following the production last year of our first Corporate Environmental Report, and we believe, marks a first for corporate reporting in Hong Kong.

 
As a publicly listed company, our stakeholders, in Hong Kong and globally, increasingly look to us to set out our economic, environmental and social contributions to Hong Kong's living environment. This report encompasses all three aspects, covering our approach and efforts toward delivering sustainable returns to our shareholders in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. As a business, our responsibility to our employees, shareholders customers and other stakeholders requires that this is achieved based upon sound business principles which will sustain the success of the corporation and add value for the long term.


Our mission remains to develop and manage a world class railway together with property and other related business to enhance the quality of life in Hong Kong. We aim to achieve our mission through the application of our Core Values of Service, Respect and Value, which were officially launched in 2001, and which guide our efforts towards sustainability.

The progress in the economic, environmental and social aspects of our business we report here has been achieved through the dedication and commitment of our 7200 employees to these Core Values. That commitment will continue to be reflected in our pursuit of the targets we have set ourselves for 2002, which include the launch of our Code of Ethics and certification to the ISO 14000 environmental management system standard in 2003.

I am pleased to note that our achievements in 2001 were recognised by awards from various bodies, including the Hong Kong Eco Business Award Committee (Green Office Grand Award), and the HK Government Labour Department (for Effective Staff communication and Good People Management).

The report presented here is our latest contribution to what we recognise must be a continual dialogue with you and the other members of society whose lives we touch. We welcome your thoughts and ideas on how MTR can continue to provide Hong Kong's Fast Track to a World Class City.



Jack CK So, Chairman
Hong Kong, April 2002
Social and Environmental Targets for 2002 Environmental Performance in 2001 Sustainability Awareness Social Environment Economic Global Reporting Initiative Indicator MTR's Environmental Policy Opinion Statement Verification Statement Feedback Corporate Environmental Report 2000 The Environmental Matrix Introduction Chairman's Message Chairman's Message About MTR