External Charters and Memberships
The Corporation endorses externally developed charters, principles and initiatives, and is actively participating in various associations and advocacy organisations to maintain a strong sustainability management culture and contribute to the sustainable development of Hong Kong.
The tables below summarise our external commitments and participation in these organisations.
External Charters, Principles and Initiatives
| Name of Charter/ Pledge | Organiser(s) |
|---|---|
| Organ Donation Promotion Charter | Department of Health, HKSAR Government |
| 4T Charter | Environment and Ecology Bureau, HKSAR Government |
| Carbon Neutrality Partnership | Environment and Ecology Bureau, HKSAR Government |
| Charter on External Lighting | Environment and Ecology Bureau, HKSAR Government |
| Energy Saving Charter | Environment and Ecology Bureau, HKSAR Government |
| Glass Container Recycling Charter | Environment Protection Department, HKSAR Government |
| Food Wise Charter | Food Wise Hong Kong Campaign, Environment and Ecology Bureau, HKSAR Government |
| Sustainable Procurement Charter | Green Council |
| Clean Air Charter | Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and Hong Kong Business Coalition on the Environment |
| UITP Charter on Sustainable Development | International Association of Public Transport (“UITP”) |
| Talent-Wise Employment Charter | Labour and Welfare Bureau, HKSAR Government |
| The Signatory of the Good Employer Charter 2024 | Labour Department |
| Joyful@Healthy Workplace Charter | Labour Department, Occupational Safety and Health Council, HKSAR Government |
| Heart Caring Program | Occupational Safety and Health Council and the Labour Department, HKSAR Government |
| “Drink Without Waste” Pledge | Single-Use Beverage Packaging Working Group |
| ECH2O Charter | Water Supplies Department, HKSAR Government and Green Council |
| Manifesto for Energy Efficiency in Buildings | World Business Council for Sustainable Development |
Associations and Advocacy Organisations
| Name of Organisation/ Committee | Nature of Membership |
|---|---|
| International | |
| Community of Metros (“CoMET”) | Member |
| International Association of Public Transport (“UITP”) | Member |
| Local | |
Business Environment Council Limited
| Corporate Member |
| Hong Kong Construction Safety Benchmarking Group | Member |
| Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce(Including Environment & Sustainability Committee) | Member |
| Hong Kong Green Building Council | Gold Patron Member |
| Hong Kong Temporary Works Forum | Executive Committee Member |
| The Community Chest of Hong Kong’s Corporate & Employee Contribution Programme Organising Committee 2022/23 | Co-Chairman |
| The Lighthouse Club Hong Kong | Corporate Member |
| WWF-Hong Kong | Silver Member |
Awards and Recognition
At MTR, we strive to lead the way in creating a sustainable future for the communities we serve. Our dedication to Environmental and Social Objectives has been acknowledged through prestigious awards and recognition.
| Awards & Recognition | Organisers |
|---|---|
Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2024
| Agency for Volunteer Service |
| CareER Disability Inclusive Employer Badge | CareER |
CIBSE Hong Kong Awards 2023
| Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers |
CLP Smart Energy Award 2024
| CLP Power Hong Kong Limited |
Summer Saver Rebate Programme 2024
| CLP Power Hong Kong Limited |
Rehabilitation Partners Award Scheme 2022-23
| Correctional Services Department |
Best HR Awards 2024
| CTgoodjobs |
30th Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme
| Development Bureau & Construction Industry Council |
East Week Hong Kong Service Award 2024
| East Week HK |
EDigest Brand Awards 2024
| EDigest |
Universal Design Award Scheme 2024/25
| Equal Opportunities Commission |
ESBN Asia-Pacific Green Deal Badge 2024
| ESCAP Sustainable Business Network |
BOCHK Corporate Low-Carbon Environmental Leadership Awards 2023
| Federation of Hong Kong Industries |
UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong 2024
| Green Council |
HK01 ESG Awards
| HK01 |
The ASHRAE Technology Awards 2024
| Hong Kong Chapter of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) |
2024 HKCA Construction Safety Awards
| Hong Kong Construction Association |
HKET 2024 Excellence Award
| Hong Kong Economic Times |
Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2024
| Hong Kong Business |
Jockey Club Age-Friendly Housing Estates Project
| Hong Kong Association of Gerontology |
Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2024
| Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Quality Property and Facility Management Award 2024
| Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Property and Facility Management Division and the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies |
HKQAA Green and Sustainability Contribution Awards 2024
| Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency |
HR Distinction Awards 2024
| Human Resources Online |
49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
| International Exhibition of Inventions |
IFMA Asia Pacific Awards of Excellence 2024
| International Facility Management Association |
2024 Duty of Care Awards
| International SOS Foundation |
The Second KPMG ESG 50 Awards 2024
| KPMG |
Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 2023/2024
| Labour Department |
The 11th Best Property Safety Management Award
| Occupational Safety and Health Council |
Excellence in Facility Management Award 2023/24
| The Hong Kong Institute of Facilities Management |
23rd Hong Kong Occupational Safety & Health Award
| Occupational Safety and Health Council |
19th Occupational Health Award
| Occupational Safety and Health Council |
The 3rd Master Insight and Hang Seng University of Hong Kong ESF Award
| Master Insight and Hang Seng University |
GBA ESG Achievement Awards 2024
| Metro Finance |
Ming Pao ESG Award 2024
| Ming Pao |
Ming Pao Weekly Elite Awards 2023
| Ming Pao Weekly |
NEXX Sustainability & ESG Awards 2024
| NEXX and CityU Global EMBA |
Outstanding ESG Enterprises Recognition Scheme 2024
| Sing Tao News Corporation and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Community Heroes Volunteer Awards 2023-2024
| Social Career |
TVB ESG Awards 2024
| Television Broadcasts Limited |
| Award of Distinction 2023/2024 | The Community Chest |
|
MTR Corporation - 15 Years Plus Caring Company MTR Corporation – Property Management – 20 Years Plus Caring Company | The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
HR Excellence Awards
| The Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management |
Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2024
| The Hong Kong Management Association |
HKMA Best Annual Report Awards 2024
| The Hong Kong Management Association |
Award in Excellence in Training and Development 2024
| The Hong Kong Management Association |
| Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace 2024-25 | Unicef Hong Kong |
Ming Pao Excellence in Living Smart Award (智醒品牌卓越大獎2024)
| Ming Pao |
超卓企業大獎 2024
| 東方日報及 on.cc東網 (ODN) |
Elite Brand Awards 2023 超卓品牌大獎2023
| 東方日報及 on.cc東網 (ODN) |
2024 Hong Kong International ESG Annual
| Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group Limited |