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#36
2014
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Certified green stars
Europe Container Terminals won its
second Lean and Green Star in March.
This award is for companies actively
engaged in innovations that make the
supply chain more sustainable.
In early June, Hongkong International
Terminals secured a renewal of the
ISO 14001 environmental management
system certification, which provides
practical tools for companies to identify
and control the environmental impact of
their operations and constantly improve
their environmental performance.
Telecoms
iPhone 6mania cured by 3 Hong Kong
The iPhone 6 launch in Hong Kong saw thousands come down with an iPhone
fever
3
Hong Kong had to cure. Well-planned logistics and aggressive advance
marketing and sales meant many pre-ordered their phones through
3
Shops
across Hong Kong. Pop up distribution centres opened at the crack of dawn to
make sure iPhone fanatics could get their phones even before they went to work.
Property
“Love you forever” Qingdao!
The Harbourfront is Hutchison Properties’
massive residential, shopping and
entertainment district on the Qingdao
waterfront, a district known as Xin Jie Li.
They brought the love to Qingdao
with a sumptuous wedding event
named “Love you forever”. Eight pairs
of newlyweds dressed up with national
costumes from around the world to
demonstrate their passion.
Recycling for Good
Hutchison Telecommunications
Hong Kong Holdings (HTHKH) ran a
special recycling station at Hutchison
Telecom Tower from 20-22 May as part
of the “Sharing for a Cause” campaign
organised by the Kids4Kids charitable
institution. HTHKH invited employees
to donate usable educational and
household items to help children in need.
Ports
Enviro-ports
Hutchison Port Holdings’ (HPH)
business units around the world are
constantly improving their environmental
performance by reducing energy
consumption and pollutant emissions.
HPH recently introduced four electric
Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (eRTGC) at
the Port of Felixstowe which deliver energy
savings of around 45 per cent compared
with conventional diesel-drivenmodels.
They have also reduced emissions and
improved air quality around the port.
Lighting plays a part as well. HPH has
completed the installation of energy-
saving LEDs at the Mexican business
unit’s Ensenada International Terminal
and Ensenada Cruiseport Village.
Electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry
Cranes deliver energy savings of
around 45 per cent.
