ANNUAL REPORT 2025 61 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CASE STUDY: HIT Champions Disability Inclusion through CareER Initiatives HIT has made significant strides in promoting disability inclusion through various initiatives. As a Gold Sponsor of the 2025 CareER RunnERthon, 100 employees from HPH Trust and Hutchison Ports Hong Kong offices formed 20 teams to participate in the event, while another 45 employees in 9 teams joined the activity internally. Together, they covered a total distance of over 20,000 kilometres. This collective effort earned HIT the Most Engaging Corporate Award and recognition as one of the Top 3 Most Engaging Teams. Additionally, HIT participated in the CareER Disability Inclusion Index, allowing the company to strategically review its disability inclusion roadmap and regularly track performance. This effort culminated in HIT receiving the CareER Inclusive Employer Badge, reflecting its dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace. The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive business by recruiting individuals from various backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, or gender. For instance, HIT joined the CareER Inclusive Recruitment Fair to interact with talented and highly educated students and graduates with disability and special educational needs. This recruitment initiative facilitates the establishment of an inclusive talent pool while developing young individuals from varied backgrounds. During summer 2025, HIT successfully engaged seven CareER interns and recruited an intern from an ethnic minority background through another non-profit organisation. In addition to internships, one candidate with disability and another from an ethnic minority background joined HIT as full-time permanent staff during the year. The operational roles at HIT and YANTIAN are largely filled by men, which is an inherent trend in the port industry. Nonetheless, HPH Trust is committed to enhancing equal opportunities and addressing gender imbalance by leveraging technology, digitalisation, and other innovative initiatives. Diversity is considered at all levels, with women directors comprising 44% of the Board and more than one-fifth of the middle and senior management are female. The Trust offers different training and engagement activities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion among its employees. For instance, HIT participated in the CareER RunnERthon Online 2025 and Inclusive Sports Challenge to fundraise and raise public awareness about supporting the needs of people with disability in developing their careers, as well as celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities. A Wellness and Inclusion Launch was also held in the Hong Kong office, featuring young talents with disability, who shared their workplace experiences and provided tips on communication and adopting a leadership mindset. Going forward, the Trust will continue to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AND LABOUR RIGHTS The Trust remains committed to upholding ethical practices by prioritising human and labour rights in every aspect of its business. It is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and fostering a fair workplace for both its internal and external workforce. To align its values with those of business partners and suppliers, stringent standards and policies are established to uphold labour practices throughout the entire supply chain. The HPH Trust Employment and Workplace Policy defines strategic approaches to human resource practices and serves as the foundation for all human resources policies, procedures, and guidelines. Employees can access these resources on the company’s intranet. The HPH Trust Human Rights Policy is based on international human rights standards set forth by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Bill of Human Rights, and the International Labour Organisation’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of 1998. Furthermore, the Trust integrates the principles outlined in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The HPH Trust Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement reflects the unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking, underscoring the dedication to ending these abuses. In 2025, the Trust recorded zero reported cases of labour rights violations or non-compliance with labour laws or regulations, and zero reported cases of child or forced labour. HIT joined the CareER Disability Inclusion Index Forum 2025 (left) to promote disability inclusion in Hong Kong, and was recognised as an exemplary corporate for its efforts in fostering disability inclusion (right).
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