Sustainability Report 2018/19

1. Calculation uses the methodology adopted by the Hong Kong Construction Association. 2. The industry rate is calculated based on the calendar year. Reference was made to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Bulletin (August 2019) from the Hong Kong Labour Department. Ensuring Safety and Well-being The safety and well-being of employees is our core concern at SHKP. As such, we meet all regulatory requirements, including the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and other relevant legislation which all our businesses are subjected to. We also have systems and policies in place to manage occupational health and safety issues across our entire business operations. The OHSAS 18001-certified Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems at our subsidiaries are now migrating to the latest ISO 45001 international standards and requirements. This will help bridge our current system with the latest international standards and requirements. Overseeing the Group’s health and safety performance, our Occupational Health and Safety Committees aim to mitigate any potential risks during business operations. To this end, regular health and safety inspections and drills are conducted to maintain a high level of awareness among our employees. We also perform health and safety audits for our managed properties, in particular, to identify potential hazards and continuously improve our controls to eradicate risks. Training is also arranged to increase our new employees’ awareness of occupational health and safety issues vis a vis emergency responses and procedures. Despite our comprehensive occupational health and safety management systems, we trust our employees to become acutely aware of any potential daily operational health and safety risks. Our Work Safety Suggestion Scheme, in fact, encourages employees to submit their ideas and practices to enhance overall workplace safety. We also welcome innovative ideas that can contribute to the maintenance of a healthy and safe environment. Our continuous effort in promoting a safe workplace is reflected in our performance record. In particular, our construction team has maintained a low accident rate of 3.57 accidents per 1,000 workers 1 versus Hong Kong’s construction industry average of 31.7 accidents per 1,000 workers in 2018 2 . To promote healthy living, active lifestyles and emotional well-being among SHKP’s employees, our Internal Affairs Department regularly organizes a wide range of events to promote positive mental health. We believe that the mental fitness of employees is directly related to their overall happiness and work productivity. A Hearty Hotline service provides 24-hour counselling and emotional support from professional social workers, psychologists and counsellors for employees in need. We also do our best to extend holistic health coverage and well-being of our employees. SHKP extends its care to our retired employees as well via the SHKP Evergreen Club through regular activities that include countryside trips, social gatherings and special interest classes. Value Created for People Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited • Sustainability Report 2018/19 21