Collaborative Participation

External Charters and Memberships

MTR has endorsed externally developed charters, principles and initiatives, and is actively participating in various associations and advocacy organisations as a way to maintain a strong sustainability management culture within the Corporation and contribute to the sustainable development of Hong Kong.

The tables below summarise our external commitments and participation in associations and advocacy organisations.

External Charters, Principles and Initiatives (arranged in alphabetical order of the name of organiser)

Name of Charter/ PledgeOrganiser(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
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, Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service,
“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 (arranged in alphabetical order of the associations and advocacy organisations)

Name of Organisation/ CommitteeNature of Membership
International
Community of Metros (CoMET) Member
International Association of Public Transport (“UITP”) Member
Local
Business Environment Council Limited
(Including the BEC Circular Economy Advisory Group, the BEC Climate Change Business Forum Advisory Group, and the BEC Sustainable Living Environment Advisory Group)
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 & RecognitionOrganisers
Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2023 Appreciation Certificate
  • Silver Sponsor to Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS)
Agency for Volunteer Service
1st CRECCHKI Real Estate ESG Awards GBA 2023
  • “Outstanding Performance – Net Zero” Merit Award
  • “Outstanding Performance – Green Finance” Silver Award
China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and International Chapter (CRECCHKI)
CLP Smart Energy Award 2023
  • Energy Management Award
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
2022 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence
  • Gold Award (Transport and Logistics Sector)
Environmental Campaign Committee and Environment and Ecology Bureau
HKACE Award 2022
  • Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Award - Silver Award
  • Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Award - Merit Award
  • Customer Care Award - Bronze Award
Hong Kong Association for Customer Service of Excellence (HKACE)
Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards
  • Smart Technology – Transportation
  • Emerging Technology - Transportation
Hong Kong Business
Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2023
  • Special Mention in the Most Sustainable Companies and Organisations section (Hang Seng Index Category)
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Jockey Club Age-friendly City Partnership Scheme 2022
  • Age-friendly Facility Award
  • Age-friendly Collaborator Award
Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Hong Kong Green and Sustainability Contribution Awards 2023
  • Outstanding Award for Contribution to Sustainable Property (Property Management)
    1. Promote Barrier-free Facilities
    2. Promote Barrier-free Services
    3. Promote Hygiene Measures for Epidemic Prevention
  • Gold Seal for Contribution to Sustainable Property
    1. Promote Barrier-free Facilities
    2. Promote Barrier-free Services
    3. Promote Hygiene Measures for Epidemic Prevention
Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
HR DISTINCTION AWARDS 2023
  • Bronze Award for Excellence in Employee Care & Wellbeing
Human Resources Online
UITP Awards 2023
  • Winner in Technological Innovation
International Association of Public Transport
GBA ESG Achievement Awards 2023
  • GBA ESG Achievement Awards 2023
  • Outstanding Social Sustainable Awards
  • Outstanding Green Sustainable Awards
  • Outstanding Corporate Governance Awards
Metro Finance
Digital Ex Awards 2022
  • Best digital customer engagement Award
Metro Finance
Good MPF Employer Award 2022-23Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
ESG Award 2023
  • Elite of Sustainability Performance Award
Ming Pao Daily
Elite Brand Awards
  • Elite Sustainable Public Transport Service Award
  • Elite Sustainable Property Development Award
Oriental Daily News
Outstanding ESG Enterprises Recognition Scheme 2023
  • Prestigious ESG Accomplishment of the Year
  • Outstanding ESG Environmental Performance Awards
  • Outstanding ESG Social Performance Awards
  • Outstanding ESG Corporate Governance Awards
  • ESG Commendation Award
Sing Tao News Corporation and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
TVB ESG Awards 2023
  • Outstanding ESG Award
  • Best in ESG Practices
  • Best in ESG Report
  • ESG Project Innovation Award
  • Innovative Climate Technology Award
Television Broadcasts Limited
Award of Excellence 2022/2023The Community Chest
15 Years Plus Caring Company LogoThe Hong Kong Council of Social Service
HKMA Best Annual Report Awards
  • Best ESG Reporting Award (Logistics & Transport)
The Hong Kong Management Association
Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2023
  • Distinction Award (Large Organisation Category)
  • Excellence in Economic Sustainability Initiative
  • Excellence in Social Sustainability Initiative
  • Excellence in Innovation
The Hong Kong Management Association
Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace 2023-24Unicef Hong Kong
"Life First Walk The Talk" 2023 Award
  • Bronze Award (Kam Sheung Road Package I)
Construction Industry Council
29th Consideration Contractors Site Award Scheme
  • Silver Award in the Considerate Contractors Site Awards (Kam Sheung Road Package I)
  • Silver Award in the Outstanding Environmental Management & Performance Awards (Kam Sheung Road Package I)
  • Bronze Award in the Innovation Awards for Safety and Environmental Excellence (Non-Public Works Sites) (Kam Sheung Road Package I)
  • Merit Award in the Best Model Subcontractor Award; Best Model Worker Award (Kam Sheung Road Package I)
  • Model Frontline Supervisor Award (Kam Sheung Road Package I)
  • Model Subcontractor Frontline Supervisor Award and Model Project Leader Award (Kam Sheung Road Package I)
  • Bronze Award in the Considerate Contractors Site Award Non-Public Works (New Works - Group B) (The Southside Package 4)
  • Merit Award in the Outstanding Environmental Management & Performance Award (Non-Public Works) (The Southside Package 4)
Development Bureau & Construction Industry Council
Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 2022/2023
  • Bronze Award in Building Sites (Private Sector) and Certificate of Good Performance in Safety Team (Kam Sheung Road Phase I)
  • Merit Award in Building Sites (Private Sector) (The Southside P4)
  • Certificate of Good Performance in Safety Team (Yau Tong Ventilation Building)
Labour Department
2023 Lighthouse Club HK Contractors Safety Award
  • Champion in Project Leader Award (Mr. Alan Mo, HMTP2)
  • Champion in Safe Foreman Award (Mr. Tam Ka Hing, HMTP2)
  • Sliver Award in Safe Subcontractor Award (Junefair Engineering Co. Ltd., HMT P2)
  • Bronze Award in Safe Project Team (LOHAS P11)
  • Bronze Award in Safe Project Team (Tin Wing Stop)
  • Bronze Award in Safe Subcontractor Award (Yongnam Engineering (HK) Ltd. of Tin Wing Stop)
  • Runner up in Safe Foreman Award (Mr. Chow Ka Man of Tin Wing Stop)
  • Silver Award in Site Safety Practitioner Award (Ms. Yan Tsang, HMT P1)
  • Highly Commended in Project Leader Award (Mr. Dick Yuen, YVB)
Lighthouse Club
21st Hong Kong Occupational Safety & Health Award
  • Gold Award in Safety Culture Award (Two ifc)
  • Excellence Award in Safety Performance Award (All industries) (PMD)
  • Outstanding Award in Safety Performance Award (All industries) (IPD and Wings at Sea)
  • Excellence Award in Rookie Safety Performance Award (for new property/projects) (MALIBU)
  • Bronze Award in Safety Behaviour Award (LOHAS P12)
  • Appreciation in Safety Behaviour Award (LOHAS P13 Advanced works)
  • Bronze Award in Sub award - Pointing and Calling Safe Practice (LOHAS P12)
  • Silver Award in Best OSH Video Performance Award (LOHAS P12)
  • Appreciation in Best Program for Work Safety & Health in Hot Weather (LOHAS P12 and P13 advanced works)
  • Outstanding Award in Rookie Safety Performance Award (Construction Industry) (LOHAS P12 and YVB)
Occupational Safety and Health Council
10th Best Property Safety Management Award
  • Gold Award in Best Property Management Award in Occupational Safety and Health (Tierra Verde)
  • Gold Award in Best Property Management Award - Resident’s RMAA Works Safety Enhancement (ELEMENTS)
  • Silver Award in Best Property Contractor in Occupational Safety and Health (Contractor: Certis Centurion - security contractor) (Fairmount House)
Occupational Safety and Health Council
15th Hong Kong Outstanding OSH Employee Award Scheme
  • Gold Award in “Organization/Corporation-Management Category” (Mr. Lam Ping Fan, TSS P2)
  • Outstanding Award in “Organization/Corporation- Foreman Category” (Mr. Wong Man King, Tin Wing Stop)
  • Outstanding Award in “Organization/Corporation- Foreman Category” (Mr. Wong Chi Chung, Kam Sheung Road)
  • Merit Award in “Organization/Enterprise - Management Category” (Mr. Leung Kwong Leung, PMD)
  • Merit Award in “Organization/Enterprise – Frontline worker Category” (Mr. Chow Chi Chung)
Occupational Safety and Health Council
18th Occupational Health Award
  • Excellence Award in Prevention of Pneumoconiosis Best Practices Award (Ho Man Tin P2)
  • Outstanding Award in Joyful @ Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award (Enterprise/Organisation Category) (Ho Man Tin P2)
  • Excellence Award in Joyful @ Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award (Enterprise/Organisation Category) (LOHAS P11 Project)
  • Bronze Award in Workplace Mental Health Award (LOHAS P11 Project)
  • Silver Award in Workplace Mental Health Award (The Capitol)
  • Outstanding Award in Joyful @ Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award (Enterprise/Organisation Category) (The Capitol)
  • Outstanding Award in Joyful@Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award (Branch/ Small and Medium Enterprise) (LOHAS P12 Project)
  • Silver Award in Workplace Mental Health Award (LOHAS P12 Project)
  • Merit Award in Workplace Mental Health Award (LOHAS P13A Project)
  • Outstanding Award in Joyful @ Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award (Enterprise / Organisation Category) (Tierra Verde)
  • Outstanding Award in Joyful @ Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award (Enterprise / Organisation Category) (LP6)
Occupational Safety and Health Council
24th Construction Safety Award
  • Gold Award in the Competition on Safety Culture (LOHAS P12)
  • Gold Award in 5S Good Housekeeping Best Practices Award (LOHAS P12)
  • Gold Award in the Best Site Activity Team and Gold Award in the Best Safety Project Manager (LOHAS P12)
  • Grand Award in Heart Caring Organisation Award (LOHAS P11)
  • Sliver Award in the Best Safety Enhancement Program for Lifting Operation (LOHAS P11)
  • Sliver Award in the Competition on Safety Culture (Kam Sheung Road Package 1)
  • Silver Award in 5S Good Housekeeping Best Practices Award (Kam Sheung Road Package 1)
  • Merit Award in the Best Safety Project Manager (Kam Sheung Road Package 1)
  • Silver Award Best Presentation (Kam Sheung Road Package 1)
  • Certificate of Attainment in the Best Method Statement and Certificate of Attainment in the Best Safety Enhancement Program of Lifting Operation (Kam Sheung Road Package 1)
  • Bronze Award in the Best Safety Enhancement Program for Lifting Operation (Tin Wing Stop)
  • Merit Award in the Outstanding Lifting Operation Team in Occupational Safety & Health (LOHAS P13)
  • Merit Award in the Outstanding Power Operated Elevating Platform Worker in Occupation Safety and Health (LOHAS P13)
  • Certificate of Attainment in the Competition on Safety Culture (Yau Tong Ventilation Building)
  • Outstanding in the Heart Caring Organisation Award (Yau Tong Ventilation Building)
  • Bronze Award in the Outstanding Metal Scaffold in Occupational Safety and Health (Mr. Law Ka Kin, Yau Tong Ventilation Building)
  • Outstanding in the Heart Caring Organisation Award (Ho Man Tin Package 2)
  • Certificate of Attainment in the Best Safety Enhancement Program for Lifting Operation (Ho Man Tin Package 1)
Occupational Safety and Health Council
22th Hong Kong Occupational Safety and Health Award
  • Gold Award in the Best Program for Work Safety and Health in Hot Weather (LOHAS P12)
  • Excellent Award in Rookie Safety Performance Award (LOHAS P12)
  • Sliver Award in the Best Program for Work Safety and Health in Hot Weather (LOHAS P11)
  • Excellent Award in Rookie Safety Performance Award (LOHAS P11)
  • Bronze Award in the Work Safe Behaviour Award (LOHAS P11)
  • Bronze Award in the Pointing and Calling Best Practices Award (LOHAS P11)
  • Bronze Award in Safety Culture Award (HMT P2)
  • Excellent Award in Rookie Safety Performance Award (HMT P2)
  • Outstanding in Safety Management System Award (HMT P2)
  • Certificate of Attainment in Safety Management System Award (Construction Industry) (HMT P2)
  • Excellent Award in Rookie Safety Performance Award (LOHAS P13A)
  • Outstanding in Rookie Safety Performance Award (LOHAS P12 GIC)
  • Excellent Award in Safety Performance Award (Construction Industry) (Tin Wing Stop)
Occupational Safety and Health Council