HONG Kong's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has become the first carrier in the international transportation and logistics industry to receive the Gold Award at the 2017 BOCHK Corporate Environmental Leadership Awards.
The shipping line won the award for its efforts in promoting environmental and low-carbon best practices in the manufacturing and services sectors in Hong Kong and the Pan Pearl River Delta region.
OOCL was chosen the winner after three rounds of assessments by a professional adjudication panel and independent assessors.
Commenting on the award, OOCL's group treasurer Carrie Lee said: 'This is a remarkable milestone for OOCL to win gold for the first time and we are very honoured to be selected among over 600 eligible applicants participating in the 2017 awards programme.
'As a home carrier in Hong Kong with a global business footprint, we are very proud to do our part protecting the environment in the communities where we operate and to help set an example for other like-minded organisations to also contribute to environmental sustainability. Moving forward, OOCL will continue to grow our business responsibly while achieving the highest levels of operational excellence.'
Over the years, OOCL has been proactively taking on a leadership role in implementing many important initiatives to address global environmental challenges. They include supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), green investments on our assets, development of green IT solutions, as well as Greenhouse Gas management which contributes to the success and comprehensiveness of our overall sustainability profile.
The shipping line has also been recognised for its work in marine life and biodiversity protection by adopting strict ballast water management and treatment programmes to prevent and eliminate the risk in the introduction and dispersal of invasive species into habitats where they do not belong.
'OOCL is also dedicated to protecting marine life through participating in the Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Programme as well as prohibiting shipments for whale, shark, dolphin, and their related products,' the shipping line said.
The shipping line won the award for its efforts in promoting environmental and low-carbon best practices in the manufacturing and services sectors in Hong Kong and the Pan Pearl River Delta region.
OOCL was chosen the winner after three rounds of assessments by a professional adjudication panel and independent assessors.
Commenting on the award, OOCL's group treasurer Carrie Lee said: 'This is a remarkable milestone for OOCL to win gold for the first time and we are very honoured to be selected among over 600 eligible applicants participating in the 2017 awards programme.
'As a home carrier in Hong Kong with a global business footprint, we are very proud to do our part protecting the environment in the communities where we operate and to help set an example for other like-minded organisations to also contribute to environmental sustainability. Moving forward, OOCL will continue to grow our business responsibly while achieving the highest levels of operational excellence.'
Over the years, OOCL has been proactively taking on a leadership role in implementing many important initiatives to address global environmental challenges. They include supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), green investments on our assets, development of green IT solutions, as well as Greenhouse Gas management which contributes to the success and comprehensiveness of our overall sustainability profile.
The shipping line has also been recognised for its work in marine life and biodiversity protection by adopting strict ballast water management and treatment programmes to prevent and eliminate the risk in the introduction and dispersal of invasive species into habitats where they do not belong.
'OOCL is also dedicated to protecting marine life through participating in the Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Programme as well as prohibiting shipments for whale, shark, dolphin, and their related products,' the shipping line said.