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/ Pledge | Organiser(s) |
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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/ Committee | Nature of Membership |
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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 & Recognition | Organisers |
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Hong Kong Volunteer Award 2023 Appreciation Certificate
| Agency for Volunteer Service |
1st CRECCHKI Real Estate ESG Awards GBA 2023
| China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and International Chapter (CRECCHKI) |
CLP Smart Energy Award 2023
| CLP Power Hong Kong Limited |
2022 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence
| Environmental Campaign Committee and Environment and Ecology Bureau |
HKACE Award 2022
| Hong Kong Association for Customer Service of Excellence (HKACE) |
Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards
| Hong Kong Business |
Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2023
| Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
Jockey Club Age-friendly City Partnership Scheme 2022
| Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust |
Hong Kong Green and Sustainability Contribution Awards 2023
| Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency |
HR DISTINCTION AWARDS 2023
| Human Resources Online |
UITP Awards 2023
| International Association of Public Transport |
GBA ESG Achievement Awards 2023
| Metro Finance |
Digital Ex Awards 2022
| Metro Finance |
Good MPF Employer Award 2022-23 | Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority |
ESG Award 2023
| Ming Pao Daily |
Elite Brand Awards
| Oriental Daily News |
Outstanding ESG Enterprises Recognition Scheme 2023
| Sing Tao News Corporation and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
TVB ESG Awards 2023
| Television Broadcasts Limited |
Award of Excellence 2022/2023 | The Community Chest |
15 Years Plus Caring Company Logo | The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
HKMA Best Annual Report Awards
| The Hong Kong Management Association |
Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2023
| The Hong Kong Management Association |
Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace 2023-24 | Unicef Hong Kong |
"Life First Walk The Talk" 2023 Award
| Construction Industry Council |
29th Consideration Contractors Site Award Scheme
| Development Bureau & Construction Industry Council |
Construction Industry Safety Award Scheme 2022/2023
| Labour Department |
2023 Lighthouse Club HK Contractors Safety Award
| Lighthouse Club |
21st Hong Kong Occupational Safety & Health Award
| Occupational Safety and Health Council |
10th Best Property Safety Management Award
| Occupational Safety and Health Council |
15th Hong Kong Outstanding OSH Employee Award Scheme
| Occupational Safety and Health Council |
18th Occupational Health Award
| Occupational Safety and Health Council |
24th Construction Safety Award
| Occupational Safety and Health Council |
22th Hong Kong Occupational Safety and Health Award
| Occupational Safety and Health Council |