| Hopewell Holdings Received Appreciation Certificate from GOODS-CO | | | 26 Apr 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited ("Hopewell") is committed to reducing waste at the source and minimizing its environmental impact. In 2023, Hopewell became one of the partner organizations of the "GOODS-CO" second-hand goods matching platform under the St. James' Settlement. The platform aims to donate second-hand items to social welfare organizations or grassroots communities in need, improving their quality of life. At the GOODS-CO Partners’ Recognition Ceremony 2024 held on April 26, 2024, Hopewell Holdings was presented with an appreciation certificate in recognition of its active promotion of a culture of second-hand reuse.
As of the end of January this year, the platform has registered over 10,000 users and established partnerships with 360 companies and social welfare organizations, successfully matching more than 850,000 items. This year, a total of 104 companies and social welfare organizations were recognized for their contributions to the sustainable development of the community. |
| Huadu Students Awarded Huadu Student Scholarship by Hopewell Holdings Limited | | | 15 Apr 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited ("Hopewell") actively supports education programs and awards scholarships to students from Huadu Secondary Schools, encouraging them to strive for excellence in their studies.
Since 2005, Hopewell has collaborated with Lingnan University to establish the Huadu Student Scholarship, which has benefited 16 Huadu students to date.
This scholarship provides full tuition fee coverage for a four-year degree program, accommodation expenses, and a HK$10,000 annual living allowance for outstanding Huadu students. Scholarship awardees who maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or above can renew the scholarship annually within the normal study period.
The scholarship selection process takes place before the students' university enrollment. Scholarship awardees are nominated by the school and approved by the Huadu Education Bureau, based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, personal qualities, and participation of the volunteer service.
After graduation, some scholarship recipients have chosen to return to Huadu to work in the education and business sectors, contributing to their motherland. Others have remained in Hong Kong, working in the financial industry and enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness. |
| Hopewell Awarded Energywi$e Certificate and Wastewi$e Certificate | | | 25 Mar 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) has been committed to sustainable development and actively reducing carbon emissions. Hopewell and its subsidiary, Panda Place, have been certified by the Hong Kong Green Organization and has been awarded the Energy Saving Certificate at the "Excellent Level" and the Waste Reduction Certificate at the "Basic Level". In addition, Panda Place has also been certified at the "Good Level" for waste reduction.
The Hong Kong Green Organization Certification is jointly organized by the Environmental Campaign Committee, the Environment and Ecology Bureau, and nine other organizations. It aims to recognize companies' commitment and contributions to environmental protection, attesting to the efforts made by the Group in energy conservation and waste reduction or recycling. The certifications are based on the level of contributions made by companies in energy saving and waste reduction efforts, with three levels including "Basic Level," "Good Level," and "Excellent Level." |
| Hopewell Supported WWF Earth Hour for 14th year | | | 23 Mar 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) participated in the annual "Earth Hour" organized by WWF-Hong Kong for the 14th consecutive year. As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, Hopewell switched off non-essential lighting and appliances at four of its prominent properties, namely Hopewell Centre, QRE Plaza, GARDENEast, and Panda Place, from 8:30 pm for one hour on 23 March 2024.
Under the campaign theme "Give an Hour for Earth," this year's Earth Hour aimed to raise awareness about climate change and encourage immediate action towards a greener future. Almost 4,000 companies, organizations, and buildings across Hong Kong participated in the lights-out event. |
| Hopewell Supported Skip Lunch Day Again | | | 22 Mar 2024
Hopewell Holdings Limited (“Hopewell”) continues to support the charitable event "Skip Lunch Day 2024" organized by the Hong Kong Community Chest. The Group encourages employees to actively participate and donate their lunch expenses to raise funds for the "Services for Street Sleepers, Residents in Cage Homes and Cubicles" supported by the Chest. Each participant who donates HK$38 or more will receive a "Skip Lunch Day" coupon as a token of appreciation.
Hopewell is committed to supporting community welfare projects and, in addition to the company donations, will match the amount raised by colleagues with a corresponding donation. Furthermore, Hopewell will donate the coupons obtained from the matching donation to the elderly served by the St. James' Settlement's Funeral Navigation Service, allowing more people in need to benefit. |
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