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Introduction
As a Caring Company, CITIC Securities International (CSI) is always dedicated to
fulfill corporate social responsibilities through the organization and
implementation of charity and volunteering activities.
In 2010, CSI remained committed to demonstrate our CSR initiatives.
Our key achievements include:
Recognized as a Caring Company by the Hong Kong Council of Social
Service for the 4th consecutive year
Organized 31 charity events through CSI Ambassadors Program
Donated over HK$300,000 from the Company, staff & Account Executives
72 volunteers contributed over 300 service hours
Nominated by 6 charitable organizations as “Caring Company 2010/11”
Introduced Well Being Program to promote work-life balance
This CSR Annual Report serves to provide highlights of CSI’s CSR performance in
the year, including:
Caring for our Employees
Caring for our Community
Caring for our Environment
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Caring for our Employees
CSI as a Caring Company is always committed to look after the well being of our people. In
order to assist them in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle, we introduced a series of
Well Being Programs in 2010 with the aims to promote:
Health Awareness
Work-Life Balance
Stress Management
Family Friendly
Leisure & Personal Interest
Social Networking
March
Easter Eggs Gift Pack for Staff’s Children
On 29 March 2010, CSI prepared over 80 “Easter Eggs
Gift Packs” for staff’s children. The event aims to promote
a family-friendly workplace and encourage staff members
to show their love and care to their children in the
traditional festival.
July
Music Therapy Workshop
Music Therapy is the use of sounds and music to support
and encourage emotional, physical and social well-being.
On 8 July 2010, a workshop was organized to assist staff
members to manage their stress with music.
Artjamming Workshop
On 30 July 2010, CSI sponsored staff and their family
members to participate in an Artjamming Workshop. Each
participant created a unique piece of artwork to relax
themselves at the Friday night.
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September
SHISEIDO Beauty Workshop
On 17 September 2010, a Beauty Workshop was jointly
organized by CSI and SHISEIDO. Participants learned
how to enhance their image by applying suitable skincare
and make up products. The 2.5-hour workshop was full of
fun.
October
Tie Rack Scarf Demonstration Workshop
On 8 October 2010, a Scarf Demonstration Workshop was
jointly organized by CSI and Tie Rack. Participants enjoyed
a relaxing Friday Night by learning various innovative ways
to wear scarves in creating new looks and enhancing their
professional image.
November
Work-Life Balance Day
To demonstrate our commitment in promoting work-life
balance, CSI participated in the Work-Life Balance Day
organized by Community Business for the 2nd consecutive
year. On 22 October 2010, staff members were invited
to Happy Hour Gathering held in our offices at CITIC Tower
& Admiralty Centre II. To promote a healthy and balanced
lifestyle, fresh fruits and relaxing music were provided.
December
Shenzhen Hiking Event
On 19 December 2010, seven CSI staff joined the
Shenzhen Hiking Event organized by our Parent Company,
CITIC Securities. It was a cross border event which aimed
to promote team work and collaboration. Over 120 staff
from Beijing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong Offices completed
the 24.8-km journey in 7 hours.
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Caring for our Community
Working in partnership with non-government organizations, CSI continues to serve the
community actively by organizing a variety of charity and volunteering events to
benefit people in need. Beneficiaries include victims of disasters, elderly, underprivileged
families, disabilities and educational institutions.
January
HK & Kowloon Walk for Millions
Twenty-four CSI staff and their family members
formed a Corporate Team to participate “Walk for
Millions” organized by The Community Chest of Hong
Kong on 10 January 2010. The team spent 3 hours to
complete the whole journey from Hong Kong Stadium
to Aberdeen Country Park.
Haiti Earthquake Relief
A massive earthquake hit Haiti on 12 January 2010. A
least 3 million people were affected. CSI called for the
donation from all staff and account executives and
raised a total of HK$51,000 to support Hong Kong Red
Cross for their relief operation in Haiti.
Run-up Two IFC Charity Race
Seven CSI staff participated in “Run-up Two IFC
Charity Race 2010” organized by The Community
Chest of Hong Kong on 24 January 2010. They
completed the 88-floor run to challenge their physique
and to raise funds for “Service for the Manually &
Multiple Handicapped” supported by the Community
Chest.
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February
DIY Handicraft Workshop for Changing Young
Lives Foundation
CSI Ambassadors organized a DIY Handicraft
Workshop with Changing Young Lives Foundation at
their centre in Shek Kip Mei on 6 February 2010.
Fifthteen children from underprivileged families,
together with 10 CSI staff and their family members
joined the Paper Folding and Clay Art classes and
enjoyed the delightful Saturday morning.
Valentine’s Rose Charity Sale
CSI Ambassadors participated in the “Valentine’s
Rose Charity Sale 2010” organized by St. James’
Settlement from 6 to 13 February 2010. By making an
order for the special designed splendid “Valentine’s
Rose”, CSI staff showed the care to their beloved ones
and extended their love to the community in this
romantic season.
Charity Photo Shooting with God of Fortune
On 17 February 2010 (The first working day of Year of
Tiger), our CFO, Mr Harry Poon dressed in a specially
designed costume and acted as the “God of Fortune”
to encourage staff to extend their care to the
community during Chinese New Year. Over 80 staff
donated their red packets to The Hong Kong Society
for the Aged and took “lucky photos” with the “God of
Fortune”.
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March
ORBIS Walk for Sight
‘Walk for Sight’ is an annual charity walk to raise funds
for OBRIS’ the sight saving work in China. CSI made a
donation to support the event and wish for a brighter
future for countless thousands of blind in China.
The Community Chest Skip Lunch Day
CSI participated in Skip Lunch Day organized by The
Community Chest on 23 March 2010. Over 40 CSI
staff supported this event by skipping a regular lunch
and making a donation to bring hope to the less
fortunate.
April
HK Society for the Aged Flat Day
CSI made a donation to Hong Kong Society for the
Aged to support their Flat Day. The Society aims to
ensure better provision for elderly people. They
operate over 30 service units all over Hong Kong.
Qinghai Earthquake Relief
A massive earthquake hit Qinghai Province on 14 April
2010. Over 100,000 people were affected. CSI
Ambassadors called for the donation from all staff and
account executives to support Hong Kong Red Cross
for their relief operation in Qinghai. The Company
matched the donations, raising the total sum to
HK$89,800.
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May
Employee Volunteer Week – Visit to the SAGE
Elderly Centre
CSI participated in Employee Volunteer Week
organized by the Community Business for the 2nd
consecutive year. To support the campaign, CSI
Ambassadors visited a Day Care Elderly Centre
operated by The Hong Kong Society for the Aged on
29 May 2010.
June
ORBIS Pin Day
CSI made a donation to support ORBIS Pin Day and
hope that the amount will realize more people’s hope
of seeing a bright future. The fund raised was
allocated to train doctors and bring quality eye care
and education to people in need.
July
Medecins Sans Frontieres Day
To share the volunteering spirit of Medecins Sans
Frontieres international field workers, CSI participated
in the MSF Day Campaign on 7 July 2010 and called
for the donation from all staff and Account Executives
to support the event. The Company matched 100% of
all donations received, raising the total sum to
HK$10,600.
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts -
Government’s Matching Grant Scheme
Over the past 25 years, The Hong Kong Academy for
Performing Arts has nurtured talented arts performers
and production professionals for Hong Kong. CSI
made a donation to support their fundraising campaign
and hope that the Academy will continue to develop
young and dedicated artists in Hong Kong.
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August
Visit to Hong Chi Pinehill Pre-school Centre
On 3 August 2010, CSI Summer Assistants visited
children with intellectual disabilities at Hong Chi
Pinehill Pre-school Centre in Tai Po.
Mainland Flood Relief
In response to the severe flooding in 8 provinces of
Mainland China, CSI Ambassadors called for
donations from staff and Account Executives in
support of the affected population to overcome the
harsh moment. The Company matched the donations,
raising the total sum to HK$53,700. All fund raised
was sent to Hong Kong Red Cross.
Children’s Heart Foundation
15th
Anniversary Gala Dinner
Founded in 1994, The Children’s Heart Foundation
(CHF) has always strived to provide an all-round
support to children with congenital heart conditions
and their families. CHF celebrated their 15th year
anniversary with a Gala Dinner to raise funds. CSI
made a sponsorship to support this event in a hope of
giving love and care to the children in need.
ORBIS Mid-Autumn Charity Sale 2010
ORBIS organized its annual Mid-Autumn Charity
Sales for raising fund from August to September 2010.
CSI staff placed order to support the event and hoped
that the donations would realize the dream of those
suffering in darkness to experience the beauty of a full
moon again.
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September
Mooncake Transfer Program 2010
To share the joy of Mid-Autumn Festival with
underprivileged families who are living under poverty
line, CSI Ambassadors participated in “Mooncake
Transfer Program” organized by St. James’ Settlement
for the 4th consecutive year. Twenty boxes of
mooncakes were collected from staff members and
donated to the People’s Food Bank.
October
Visit to ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital
CSI Ambassadors visited the ORBIS Flying Eye
Hospital at Chek Lap Kok on 12 October 2010. In
addition to an introduction to the facilities, CSI
Ambassadors met the medical crew to understand
their work and were impressed by their efforts in
worldwide sight saving.
November
Children’s Heart Foundation Heart-to-Heart
Charity Walk 2010
“Heart-to-Heart Charity Walk” organized by Children’s
Heart Foundation was held at the Peak on 14
November 2010. As a sponsor of the event, CSI
recruited 28 staff, Account Executives, their family and
friends to join the walk and show their care to children
with heart disease.
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December
The Community Chest Love Teeth Day
On 9 December 2010, CSI participated in the “Love
Teeth Day” jointly organized by The Community Chest,
The Hong Kong Dental Association and the
Department of Health. To support the event, over 50
staff and Account Executives made donations to “Oral
Health Services for the Needy” provided by the
Community Chest’s member agencies.
Gift Donation to Home-Alone Elderly via HKFYG
CSI Ambassadors sent 50 packs of dental care
products to support the “Heart-to-Heart Project”
organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth
Groups (HKFYG). Student volunteers who joined this
project brought these gifts to home-alone elderly
during Christmas and Chinese New Year.
Christmas Greetings for the Chest
Christmas is a season with joy and happiness. To
extend our love and care to the needy in the
community during Christmas time, CSI participated
“Christmas Greetings for the Chest” organized by the
Community Chest. Through this campaign, CSI made
a donation and posted our Christmas greetings to the
community on local newspapers on the event day.
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Caring for our Environment
In 2010, CSI and our people joined together to adopt a greener lifestyle and
promote public awareness of environmental protection.
June
The Community Chest Green Day
CSI participated in “The Community Chest Green Day”
held on 27 to 28 June 2010. A total of 14 participants
supported the event by making a donation to the
Community Chest. During the event period, the
participants demonstrated their commitment to the
environmental protection by taking a greener form of
transport.
Greenpeace Car Free Day Cycling Parade
To raise public awareness about climate change,
Greenpeace organized “Car Free Day Cycling
Parade” on 19 September 2010 (Sunday). Eleven CSI
staff formed a Corporate Team and showed their
support to the event by cycling around downtown
Hong Kong Island. Together with more than 900
riders, the team completed a 12km journey in 2 hours.
They took off from Chater Road in Central, proceeding
to Admiralty, Causeway Bay, Tin Hau and North Point
before returning to Central. Under the hot weather, the
team experienced the impact of vehicle emissions to
the climate and interacted with our city in a different
way.
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Acknowledgements
The key behind these outstanding efforts has been a remarkable level of team spirit. In 2010,
over 250 CSI staff and Account Executives showed their support to our CSR initiatives by
making donations and contributing their personal time to volunteering services.
To recognize those who actively support and participate in community programs, CSI selected
three staff as our Caring Ambassadors for the year. They are:-
Mr Ricky Lo, Information Technology
Mr Alexis Garatti, Research - Economics
Mr Raymond Wong, Information Technology
On behalf of CSI Ambassadors, we would like to express our greatest gratitude to their selfless
dedication to improve the lives of those in need.