Collaborative Participation

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 BEC Circular Economy Advisory Group BEC Climate Change Business Forum Advisory Group 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 & Recognition	Organisers
Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2024 Corporate – Top 10 Highest Volunteer Hour Award	Agency for Volunteer Service
CareER Disability Inclusive Employer Badge	CareER
CIBSE Hong Kong Awards 2023 Merit Award in Best Digital Innovation Award (Two ifc)	Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers
CLP Smart Energy Award 2024 Excellence Award in Energy Management Award (Property Management Department)	CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Summer Saver Rebate Programme 2024 Pioneer Awards in Energy-Saving Promotion (Caribbean Coast, Central Park/Park Avenue, HEMERA, and Ocean Pride) 2^nd Runner Up in Top Average Saving in 2024 (Property Management Department)	CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Rehabilitation Partners Award Scheme 2022-23 Rehabilitation Partners	Correctional Services Department
Best HR Awards 2024 Employer of the Year – Grand Top Workplace Companies Award - Grand Best Reward & Recognition Strategy Award - Grand Best Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Strategy Award – Grand Best Employee Engagement Strategy Award – Grand Best Innovative L&D Initiative Award - Grand	CTgoodjobs
30^th Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme Gold Award in Considerate Contractors Site Award (YVB) Merit Award in Innovation Awards for Safety and Environmental Excellence (Non-Public Works Sites – New works – Group B) (YVB) Merit Award in Model Subcontractor Awards (YVB) Merit Award in Outstanding Environmental Management & Performance Awards (YVB)	Development Bureau & Construction Industry Council
East Week Hong Kong Service Award 2024 Corporate Responsibility Public Transport	East Week HK
EDigest Brand Awards 2024 Best Sustainability Promotion Company	EDigest
Universal Design Award Scheme 2024/25 Gold Award (ELEMENTS, the LOHAS, The Wai)	Equal Opportunities Commission
ESBN Asia-Pacific Green Deal Badge 2024 Gold Badge	ESCAP Sustainable Business Network
BOCHK Corporate Low-Carbon Environmental Leadership Awards 2023 Gold Award (Services Sector)	Federation of Hong Kong Industries
UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong 2024 Grand Award Organisation Awards - Gold Project Awards - Best Approach Project Awards - Individual SDG Award - Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure	Green Council
HK01 ESG Awards Outstanding ESG Enterprise Award	HK01
The ASHRAE Technology Awards 2024 Award of Engineering Excellence First Place Technology Award	Hong Kong Chapter of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
2024 HKCA Construction Safety Awards HKCA Proactive Safety Contractor Award (Yau Tong Ventilation Building, Tin Wing Stop)	Hong Kong Construction Association
HKET 2024 Excellence Award Excellence in Sustainable Public Transport Service Enterprise	Hong Kong Economic Times
Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2024 AI - Transportation Smart City - Transportation	Hong Kong Business
Jockey Club Age-Friendly Housing Estates Project Gold Award in Age-Friendly Housing Estates Online Learning (Island Harbourview) Bronze Award in Age-Friendly Housing Estates Service Award (Island Harbourview) Bronze Award in Age-Friendly Housing Estates Environmental Facility Award (City Point) Merit Award in Age-Friendly Housing Estates Service Award (City Point)	Hong Kong Association of Gerontology
Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2024 Most Sustainable Companies/ Organizations Awards – Gold (Hang Seng Index Category)	Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Quality Property and Facility Management Award 2024 Excellence Award in Office Building (Large-Scale) Category (Two ifc)	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 Outstanding Award for Contribution to Sustainable Property (Property Management) – Promote Barrier-free Facilities Outstanding Award for Contribution to Sustainable Property (Property Management) – Promote Barrier-free Services Gold Seal for Contribution to Sustainable Property = Promote Barrier Free Facilities (Telford Plaza, Ocean Walk, Sun Tuen Mun Shopping Centre, Hanford Plaza, Luk Yeung Galleria, Paradise Mall, Citylink, Plaza Ascot, The LOHAS, ELEMENTS, Maritime Square, The Lane, PopCorn) Gold Seal for Contribution to Sustainable Property = Promote Barrier Free Services (Telford Plaza, Ocean Walk, Sun Tuen Mun Shopping Centre, Hanford Plaza, Luk Yeung Galleria, Paradise Mall, Citylink, Plaza Ascot, The LOHAS, ELEMENTS, Maritime Square, The Lane, PopCorn) Gold Seal for Contribution to Sustainable Property = Promote Environmental Protection (Two ifc, Admiralty Centre) Gold Seal for Contribution to Sustainable Property = Promote Hygiene and Health (Telford Plaza, The Wai, The LOHAS, THE SOUTHSIDE, Plaza Ascot, ELEMENTS)	Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
HR Distinction Awards 2024 Excellence in Rewards & Recognition - Gold Excellence in Employee Engagement - Silver	Human Resources Online
49^th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 7 Gold Medals 10 Silver Medals 4 Bronze Medals	International Exhibition of Inventions
IFMA Asia Pacific Awards of Excellence 2024 Asia Pacific Awards of Excellence in ESG Achievement - Certificate of Excellence Asia Pacific Awards of Excellence in Innovation and Technology Application in Facility Management – Certificate of Excellence	International Facility Management Association
2024 Duty of Care Awards Crisis Agility and Response Category- Highly Commended	International SOS Foundation
The Second KPMG ESG 50 Awards 2024 Corporate Governance Pioneers	KPMG
Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 2023/2024 Gold Award in Sub-contractor (CSD) in Building Site (YVB) Bronze Award in Private Sector (LOHAS P12) Merit Award in Main Contractor Safety Team (YVB) Merit Award in Safety Team (LOHAS P12) Outstanding Performance in Work-at-height Safety Award in Building Sites	Labour Department
The 11^th Best Property Safety Management Award Grand Award in Heart Caring Organization Award: Property Management Department Gold Award in Best Property Management Award in Occupational Safety and Health: Two ifc, SOUTHLAND Gold Award in Best Safety Enhancement Programme: Heng Fa Chuen Merit Award in Best Safety Enhancement Programme: THE PAVILIA FARM Gold Award in Best Safety Culture Award: The Palazzo Gold Award in Best Property Management Award – Residents’ RMAA Works Safety Enhancement: The LOHAS, The Wai Gold Award in Best Promotion Award in Light-Duty Working Platforms: LP10 Bronze Award in Best Property Contractor: Telford Gardens Certificate of Attainment for Best Promotion Award in Light-Duty Working Platforms (Luk Yeung Galleria) Certificate of Attainment for Best Safety Culture Award (Ocean Walk) Certificate of Attainment for Best Property Management Award – Residents’ RMAA Works Safety Enhancement (Paradise Mall)	Occupational Safety and Health Council
23^rd Hong Kong Occupational Safety & Health Award Gold Award in Safety Culture Award (The Palazzo) Gold Award in Best Program for Work Safety and Health in Hot Weather (SMEs) (Sorrento) Gold Award in Best Program for Work Safety and Health in Hot Weather (All industries) (HKTS) Bronze Award in Safety Culture Award (HKTS) Bronze Award in Best Program for Work Safety and Health in Hot Weather (All industries) (Ocean Walk) Bronze Award in OSH Enhancement Program Award (Tin Wing Stop) Bronze Award in Safety Management System Award (Construction Industry) (Tin Wing Stop) Outstanding Award in Safety Performance Award (Wings at Sea, Tung Chung Crescent, Park Avenue, Ocean Pride, Maritime Square, Paradise Mall, Luk Yeung Galleria, Tin Wing Stop)	Occupational Safety and Health Council
19^th Occupational Health Award Grand Award in Joyful @ Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award (Enterprise / Organization Category) (LOHAS P11) Gold Award in Joyful @ Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award (Branch / SME Category) (YVB) Excellence Award in Prevention of Pneumoconiosis Best Practices Award (HMT P2) Outstanding Award in Joyful @ Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award (Branch / SME Category) (Heng Fa Chuen, Perfect Mount Garden, The Palazzo, The Arch, HMT P2) Merit Award in Joyful @ Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award (Enterprise / Organization Category) (HMT P1, Ting Wing Station) Distinction in Physical Activity Promotion (YVB) Distinction in Mental Health Promotion (YVB)	Occupational Safety and Health Council
The 3^rd Master Insight and Hang Seng University of Hong Kong ESF Award ESG Grand Award	Master Insight and Hang Seng University
GBA ESG Achievement Awards 2024 GBA Corporate Sustainability Grand Award Outstanding Social Sustainable Awards Outstanding Green Sustainable Awards Outstanding Corporate Governance Awards	Metro Finance
Ming Pao ESG Award 2024 ESG Excellence Award (Public Transport) – Listed Company	Ming Pao
Ming Pao Weekly Elite Awards 2023 Public Transport Award	Ming Pao Weekly
NEXX Sustainability & ESG Awards 2024 Sustainability & ESG Strategy Award (Decarbonisation Strategies and Planning) ESG Innovation Award (MTR Care app)	NEXX and CityU Global EMBA
Outstanding ESG Enterprises Recognition Scheme 2024 Prestigious ESG Accomplishment of the Year Outstanding ESG Environmental Performance Awards Outstanding ESG Social Performance Awards Outstanding ESG Corporate Governance Performance Awards ESG Commendation Certification	Sing Tao News Corporation and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Community Heroes Volunteer Awards 2023-2024 Community Heroes Volunteer Awards Sustainable Volunteerism Development Award	Social Career
TVB ESG Awards 2024 Best in ESG Practices ESG Environmental Innovative Technology Award ESG Social Innovative Technology Award Greater Bay Area ESG Excellence Enterprise Award	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 Grand Award of the Year Excellent Employer of the Year Excellent HR Leader Award Excellent in Grand Award of Diversity & Inclusion Excellent in Grand Award of Talent Management Excellent in Management Trainee Programme Award Excellent in Talent Acquisition Award Excellent in Age-Friendly Workplace Award Elite in Family-Friendly Practices Award Elite in Learning & Development Award Elite in Learning Technology Award Merit in Grand Award of Innovation Merit in Community Caring Award	The Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management
Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2024 Grand Award (Large Organization Category) Distinction Award (Large Organization Category) Excellence in Economic Sustainability Initiatives Excellence in Innovation	The Hong Kong Management Association
HKMA Best Annual Report Awards 2024 Best Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Award (Logistics & Transport) “General” Category – Bronze award	The Hong Kong Management Association
Award in Excellence in Training and Development 2024 Gold Award Excellence Award Excellence in Career Development Excellence in Future Talent Development Excellence in Future Skills Development Excellence in Leadership Development Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Promotion Excellence in Social Impact Excellence in Innovation Outstanding New Trainer Awards	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) 逍遙出遊卓越體驗大獎	明報 Ming Pao明報
超卓企業大獎 2024 超卓社區連繫企業大獎	東方日報及 on.cc東網 (ODN)
Elite Brand Awards 2023 超卓品牌大獎2023 超卓公共運輸服務大獎超卓企業可持續發展大獎 Corporate Sustainability Award	東方日報及 on.cc東網 (ODN)
2024 Hong Kong International ESG Annual Best ESG Pioneer Award (最佳ESG先鋒獎) Best ESG Disclosures Award (最佳ESG信息披露獎)	Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group Limited

Recognition on Our Service Performance