HONG KONG, CHINA – Media
OutReach – 2 November 2020 – Kerry
Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’; Stock Code 0636.HK)
has been honoured as the recipient of the ESG Leading Enterprises 2020 Award
(the ‘Award’), organised by Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition and
co-presented by Deloitte, for the second year in a row. Kerry Logistics won in
the category of enterprises with market capitalisation of over HK$20 billion.
Inaugurated
in 2019 by international business publication Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese
Edition in collaboration with Deloitte, the Award aims at recognising
exceptional enterprises which thoroughly integrate Environmental, Social and
Governance (‘ESG’) goals and activities into their development strategies with
remarkable business performance and growth. The Award comprises two categories,
namely, the “ESG Leading Enterprises” Award and the “Leading ESG Initiative”
Award.
William
Ma, Group Managing Director of Kerry Logistics Network, said, “We are delighted
to receive the award, which is a recognition of our persistent commitment to
upholding ESG governance standards. As a socially responsible global company,
Kerry Logistics values our ESG performance in the way our company is run and in
our operations around the world. ESG issues now form part of our essential
considerations when we devise our development strategies, and we have been
actively following the ESG systems in place in key business decisions. We will
continue to play our part in contributing to environmental sustainability and
corporate social responsibility in our pursuit of long-term business growth.”
Kerry Logistics strives to make its operations greener through managing
emissions, optimising the use of resources and protecting the natural
environment and ecosystems that we all rely on. It continues to strengthen the
sustainability of its supply chain performance through building a collaborative
and “win-win” relationship with suppliers.
About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)
Kerry
Logistics Network is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified
business portfolio and the strongest coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range
of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight
forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal), industrial project
logistics, to cross-border e-commerce, last-mile fulfilment and infrastructure
investment.
With a
global presence across 58 countries, Kerry Logistics Network has established a
solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse
infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local
expertise span across China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM
and other locations.
Kerry
Logistics Network generated a revenue of over HK$40 billion in 2019 and is the
largest international logistics company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
About Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition ESG Leading Enterprises
As one
of the most influential business magazines in Hong Kong with a global
vision and Greater China connection, the Chinese Edition of Bloomberg
Businessweek identifies the challenges and opportunities for enterprises as ESG
standards evolve. It joins hands with Deloitte in presenting the “ESG Leading
Enterprises”. The event aims at recognising exemplary enterprises which
excel in incorporating ESG goals and activities in their development strategies
with outstanding business performance and growth.
