Introduction Our business SwireTHRIVE About our report Other ESG disclosures Appendices Overview Climate Waste Water People CCoommmumuninititieses Case study Matching volunteer skills with NGO needs and recognising excellence Since receiving support from of pro bono services, generating of attractive Swire gifts from our Swire Trust in 2020, Time Auction an estimated commercial value of operating companies and NGO has grown exponentially as Hong approximately HK$16 million. partners. 20 distinguished Go-Givers Kong’s 昀椀rst skill-based volunteering Meanwhile, the Swire Trust Go- were also nominated by NGOs in the matching platform. Over 3,000 skilled Givers programme on the platform past two years to recognise them volunteers were matched with 600 contributed towards incentivising for their exceptional work and were NGOs to provide over 50,000 hours volunteers by providing a range rewarded with Asia Miles. Supporting our communities through our sta昀昀 In 2022, the Swire Trust’s TrustTomorrow volunteering programme enabled sta昀昀 across the Group to contribute 1,748 hours of service to 54 meaningful activities. Through these activities, our sta昀昀 provided direct support to our community and gained a deeper understanding of various social needs. Pak Nai is a hotspot for marine biodiversity in Hong Kong. Case study Improving the natural habitat of Pak Nai Some sta昀昀 were able to use this as Oyster reef recon昀椀guration with The team building exercises, including lorry Nature Conservancy has been one of the signature volunteering events drivers from Swire Coca-Cola Hong for the TrustTomorrow volunteers. Kong. Not only did our colleagues like working to enhance Hong Kong’s Our sta昀昀 have been hugely involved in improving the natural habitat biodiversity, but they also enjoyed learning more about environmental of Pak Nai by performing a range of volunteering services, ranging issues that the Swire group supports. from invasive cordgrass removal, aquaculture debris clean-up, and oyster reef rebuilding. SWIRE PACIFIC — SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2022 — 66
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