Walk for Millions and Corporate Social Responsibility

HKSTP supported the New Territories Walk for Millions on 15 February 2009 (Sunday). The route started from Pak Shek Kok Promenade and ended at Tai Po Waterfront Park.

My wife and I joined the walk and finished the mission.

We were the first team to start the Millions Walk, after VIP group.

We met the VIP team and took group photo.

Completed the walk.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR, also called corporate responsibility, corporate citizenship, responsible business and corporate social opportunity) is a concept whereby organizations consider the interests of society by taking responsibility for the impact of their activities on customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders, as well as the environment. (Definition from Wikipedia)

There are 7 cores SR in ISO 26000 (WD3).

Organisational governance:
(e.g. Follow corporate code of conduct, ISO 27001 & policy of information, fulfil Hong Kong Law, etc.)
· Inclusiveness
· Ethical conduct
· Disclosure of information
· Respect for the rule of law
· Accountability

Environment:
(e.g. Employ Safety, Heath and Environment Policy, sustainable building design, etc.)
· Pollution prevention
· Prevention of global warming
· Sustainable consumption and land-use
· Preservation and restoration of ecosystems
· Respect for future generations

Human rights:
(e.g. Follow Hong Kong Law, etc.)
· Civil and political rights
· Economic, cultural and social rights
· Fundamental labour rights
· Community rights

Labour practices:
(e.g. Apply SHE policy and OHSAS 18001)
· Occupational health and safety
· Dignified working conditions
· Human resources development
· The worker as a human being

Fair operating practices:
(e.g. Fulfill IP protection and Hong Kong Law against corruption, etc.)
· Promotion of ethical & transparent activities
· Promotion of open competition
· Fair & ethical supply and after-supply practices
· Respect for intellectual and other property rights
· Fight against corruption

Consumer issues:
(e.g. Follow ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 requirements)
· Providing consumers with accurate & adequate information
· Provision & development of socially beneficial products / services
· Provision & development of safe & reliable products & services
· Protection of consumers’ privacy

Community involvement / society development:
(e.g. Participate to society activities including Hong Kong Tree and Walk for Millions, etc.)
· Development impacts
· Community involvement
· Society development
· Philanthropy

HKSTP has been awarded the “Caring Organization 2008/09” by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS). The Caring Company Scheme which has been launched since 2002 is an initiative of HKCSS for cultivating corporate citizenship. For details, please visit the link at http://www.caringcompany.net/en_sixcriteria_intro.html.