HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – November 13, 2023 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (“Kerry Logistics Network”, “KLN”; stock code 0636.HK) has won the Jade Award, the highest honor, for the third consecutive year at The Asset ESG Corporate Awards (the “Awards”) 2023. It was also named best sustainability team for the second time in a row. These accolades reflect KLN’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, as well as its exceptional environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
Ellis Cheng, Executive Director and Chair of the Sustainability Committee at Kerry Logistics Network, said: “We are once again grateful to The Asset for these accolades. We sincerely believe that ESG and sustainable logistics solutions are crucial to the future of our business. As a company, not only have we improved ESG transparency by following the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, but we are also the first logistics company in Hong Kong to deploy electric trucks in our operations. We hope these initiatives will make our operations and procurement more efficient. more resilient chain, so we can better respond to our customers, as well as create greater value for the communities we serve. Looking ahead, we will continue to do good while doing well, and strive to set an example in the logistics sector.”
KLN has laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth over the years and is committed to improving its ESG and sustainability performance. It is currently undergoing a feasibility study to strengthen its governance practices, so that its sustainability reporting can be closely aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board. It also leads various collaborations with its partners, launching social programs and events with the aim of creating a positive social impact.
As the oldest ESG awards in Asia, the Asset ESG Corporate Awards have been organized annually since 2000 by regional financial magazine The Asset. It serves to honor listed companies with exceptional performance in sustainable development.
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