HONG KONG, CHINA – Media
OutReach – 9 December 2019 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry
Logistics’; Stock Code 0636.HK) has for the second consecutive year secured the
Platinum Award, the highest honour of The Asset ESG Corporate Awards (the
‘Awards’, formerly known as The Asset Corporate Awards), as well as the Best
Investor Relations Team Award for the first time.
Kerry
Logistics won the Platinum Award for its laudable efforts in achieving
corporate sustainability, with strong management acumen and stringent
governance reflected in its financial performance. It also received the Best
Investor Relations Team Award in recognition of its investor relations team in
new initiatives launched, facilitating outreach and enhancing communication
with investors and analysts.
William Ma, Group Managing Director of Kerry Logistics, said, “We are grateful to
The Asset for acknowledging Kerry Logistics’ dedication to the environment, to
social responsibilities and to upholding the highest standard of corporate
governance. To be included among our distinguished peers for the second year
running is a testament to our continued efforts. We are also encouraged by the appreciation
on the efforts of our investor relations team. In the face of a changing
economic and business environment, we will keep maintaining transparency and active
communication with our investors while creating value for our stakeholders.”
Inaugurated in 2000, the Awards are the longest running and the most
prestigious ESG awards programme in Asia. Organised by the regional financial
magazine The Asset, the Awards are assessed according to financial performance,
management, corporate governance, social and environmental responsibility and
investor relations.
About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)
Kerry
Logistics is an Asia-based, global 3PL with the strongest network in Asia. Its
core competency is providing highly customised solutions to multinational
corporations and international brands to enhance their supply chain efficiency,
reduce overall costs and improve response time to market. Kerry Logistics has a
network covering 55 countries and territories, and is managing 70 million sq ft
of land and logistics facilities worldwide, providing customers with high
reliability and flexibility to support their expansion and long-term growth.
Kerry Logistics Network Limited is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong
Stock Exchange and is a selected Member of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability
Index Series 2019-2020.
About The Asset ESG Corporate Awards
The
Asset ESG Corporate Awards offer a rigorous benchmarking service for listed
companies with regard to corporate sustainability. The criteria used to assess
the companies include a range of metrics of financial performance, which are
also a proxy for gauging management acumen. Companies are also evaluated
according to the quality of their governance, social responsibility,
environmental responsibility and investor relations.
