UAT receives the Gold Winner Award in the HSBC Living Business Programme

(12 December 2014, Hong Kong) In facilitating the competitiveness and productivity of SMEs in incorporating socially and environmentally sustainable practices into their business operations, HSBC Living Business has organized the annual award presentation ceremony on Friday, 28 November 2014, recognizing SMEs to gauge their success and achieve business sustainability. UAT is glad to receive the Gold Winner Award in Community Engagement.

The annual program is organized by HSBC HK Commercial Banking and supported by Business Environmental Council, Hong Kong Council of Social Service, and Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management. With reference to the global trend of sustainability, the Programme focuses on environmental protection, community engagement, and employees caring.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the HSBC Living Business Programme with the Programme theme - Connect to Sustainability, Connect to Success. Officiating at the ceremony include Mr. Matthew Cheung, GBS, JP Secretary for Labour and Welfare HKSAR and Mr. Albert Chan, Head of HSBC HK Commercial Banking. UAT is pleased to achieve the Gold Winner Award in Community Engagement and Certificate of Excellence in People Caring.

During this year, UAT has launched the Path to Adulthood: UAT Youth Cultivation Scheme in supporting NGOs and schools, university students, secondary students, and children by a wide range of employee volunteering, corporate giving, mentoring, and career guidance. Our employees find meaningful in contributing their talents and skills to help the people in need.

UAT regards employees as our important asset. We strive to satisfy our employees in the provision of equal opportunities legislation, continuous learning and development, employee welfare and rights, and a safe working environment. With a committed workforce, productivity increases.

Corporate sustainability implemented by different companies are vital in building a more inclusive and prosperous community. UAT, together with our employees are dedicated to a sustainable future of our society, the sooner the better.