HSBC Volunteer Team｜Diversified plans to give back to the society, care for the disadvantaged, protect the ecology and cultivate a new generation of young people

In addition to focusing on the development of its own business, HSBC, established in Hong Kong, has also devoted itself to paying attention to the urgent life and economic difficulties faced by the local disadvantaged groups, or various problems caused by environmental pollution. It is hoped that through various community support programs, To build a more prosperous and sustainable society.

In order to give back to the society, the HSBC Charitable Fund has invested more than HK$2.4 billion in donating more than 10,000 projects over the years, and has continued to cooperate with different social welfare organizations to launch diversified projects for different social needs.

Since the establishment of the HSBC Volunteer Team in 1993, the accumulated service hours have exceeded 1 million hours.

Its service scope is quite extensive and benefits all sectors of society; it not only assists disadvantaged groups of different ages in the community, but also participates in environmental and cultural conservation work, and provides resources for the younger generation to support their whole-person development.

Many HSBC employees will use their spare time to join the volunteer team, actively care for people in need from all walks of life, and hope to contribute to the society.

Cooperate with the society during the epidemic and set up a hotline to address public doubts and visit the elderly to vaccinate

The epidemic has lasted for three years, and HSBC has supported a number of anti-epidemic measures since the early stage of the outbreak, contributing to Hong Kong.

If you know that many elderly people living alone and those with chronic illnesses have poor mobility, you will support the "Easy Vaccination" home vaccination program launched by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service in partnership with the Hong Kong Federation of Medical Organizations, and arrange outreaching medical staff to visit people with disabilities Vaccination against the new crown, home visits to more than 9,000 elderly and disabled people.

In addition, the sudden outbreak of the epidemic has impacted the public and greatly affected their physical and mental conditions. In order to relieve public doubts, relieve stress and answer a series of medical questions, HSBC fully supports the anti-epidemic hotline of the Hong Kong Red Cross. Handled more than 11,400 calls and delivered anti-epidemic materials or food packages to nearly 10,000 people.

HSBC does not stop under the epidemic, responds to the needs of the community immediately, and provides all-round support.

The outreaching medical team of the "Easy Vaccine" home-based vaccination program vaccinated more than 9,000 elderly and disabled people at their homes.

Practicing energy saving and carbon reduction, activating rural conservation culture and promoting sustainable development

With the rapid development of society, the environment and maternity protection are also indispensable to achieve sustainable development. Therefore, many organizations are also focusing on promoting environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG), and HSBC is one of them.

Facing the climate change crisis caused by massive greenhouse gas emissions, HSBC has implemented a series of green policies and activities. Carrying people with disabilities in and out, saving energy and greatly reducing carbon emissions.

In addition, the "HSBC Sustainable Rural Areas Project" was established to revitalize the countryside and preserve cultural heritage. It is committed to the development of sustainable ecological agriculture in Lai Chi Wo villages. Through a series of research and activities, it can connect urban and rural communities and promote cultural integration. .

The rural cultural landscape of Lai Chi Wo presented after the project was awarded the "Special Contribution Award for Sustainable Development" by UNESCO, a testament to the positive impact of the project.

HSBC strongly supports the Green Rehabilitation Bus Pilot Project, and plans to provide electric barrier-free buses to 7 social welfare organizations to assist the disabled to travel while greatly reducing carbon emissions.

In addition, the Mai Po Wetland is also one of the ecological landscapes funded and conserved by the plan; HSBC continues to cooperate with the World Wildlife Fund to fund and support its conservation work, which can not only maintain ecological diversity, but also be more resilient in the long run climate change.

At the same time, HSBC also connects large organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises through the "Sustainable Business Leadership Programme" to promote exchanges and play synergies, and use their respective advantages and capabilities to build a mutually cooperative corporate ecological environment.

Caring for the physical and mental needs of the elderly Volunteers help the silver-haired people realize their dreams and give free meals to send warmth

Many elderly people still have unfulfilled dreams and hope that one day they will be fulfilled even though they are getting old.

HSBC then joined hands with the Volunteer Service Development Council (Volunteer Bureau) to organize the 18-month "Dream Building Together" project, recruiting more than 200 volunteer team members to devote themselves to realizing the dreams of the elderly.

It is also planned to hold the "Building Dreams Together" art exhibition, displaying paintings and handicrafts created by the elderly, and taking meaningful commemorative wedding photos for the elderly who have golden weddings, bringing warmth and positive energy to the elderly and the community.

More than 200 volunteer team members participated in the "Building Dreams Together" project to help the elders realize their dreams. An art exhibition was also held to display the art works of the elders.

Every year, the Community Chest Casual Clothes Day, HSBC has been supporting the underprivileged through sponsorship and donations.

The problem of Hong Kong's aging population is becoming more and more serious, increasing social and economic burdens.

Many elderly people living alone in the community are living in poverty and lack the ability to take care of themselves. The epidemic may lead to a "food shortage" crisis.

HSBC cooperates with Food Cherish to provide nutritious meals for the elderly and disadvantaged groups. Through the innovative "quick freezing" technology, the frozen meals have a shelf life of 5 days.

The program has delivered more than 5.2 million quick-frozen meals so far, so that those in need can still have warm clothes despite the epidemic.

HSBC cooperates with Food Cherish to provide "frozen" meals for the elderly and the disadvantaged.

Provide resources to cultivate future pillars of society, help young people discover their potential and equip themselves

Young people are the masters of the future of society, and HSBC is also committed to supporting this group of young people, providing resources to help them equip themselves to become future leaders.

HSBC holds the "HSBC Think Tank Day" every year, providing 6 scholarships, covering the development of the Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, innovation and technology, business, etc., and also holds the "HSBC/HKU Asia-Pacific Business Case Competition", calling on 130 universities around the world The university participates and gathers business elites from all over the world to apply what they have learned, brainstorming on financial technology, innovation, digital transformation, sustainable development and other fields, and provide solutions for different business cases.

The 2022 HSBC Scholars Day (HSBC Scholars Day) honored more than 270 award-winning students.

Since the establishment of the scholarship, it has supported more than 6,700 local students and continues to cultivate talents for the society.

In response to the government's earlier launch of the "Create Bright "Teen" Program" to provide junior high school students from underprivileged families with "mentor-friend matching", "personal development planning" and "financial support", HSBC also participated in it, with more than 300 Employees sign up as voluntary mentors of the program, providing workshops and interactive courses covering financial education and climate change, not only sharing their own experience, but also helping young people to discover their potential and achieve a better self in the process.

Nearly 5,000 people participated in the HSBC Hong Kong Community Festival 2022, with the themes of "Sports" and "Upcycling", providing fun and learning activities.

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