Sustainability Report 2021/22

Value Created for People Fostering a Diversified and Inclusive Workplace We advocate a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables people with different backgrounds to work together and thrive in the workplace. Our policies and guidelines, including the aforementioned Staff Handbook, Code of Conduct, Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Policy and other relevant practices, stipulate our commitment to human rights, equal opportunities and inclusive excellence in a discrimination-free workplace. Harassment and discrimination on the grounds of age, gender, marital status, pregnancy, disability, family status, race, colour, nationality or religion are not tolerated. Regular training on anti-discrimination and harassment in the workplace are provided for all employees, including live webinars on anti-discrimination ordinances in Hong Kong and a company culture workshop. The Group has a whistleblowing mechanism for internal and external stakeholders to report any suspected cases of discrimination or harassment. Employees may raise their concerns through suggestion boxes. Staff found guilty of such activity may face disciplinary action or dismissal. During the reporting year, no such incidents were reported. We actively promote gender diversity and have achieved 32.5% female representation at management level. To ensure mutual respect and understanding, all staff are trained in diversity, inclusion and anti-discrimination, and we provide fair employment opportunities for physically and mentally disabled individuals. During the reporting year, we employed 485 people with physical or mental disabilities, and 755 people from ethnic minorities in a range of available positions such as cleaners, security guards and receptionists. To promote inclusiveness in the workplace, Hong Yip implemented a Building up Sustainable Mutual Support Network for New-Arrival Women and Single Mothers in partnership with the Hong Kong Federation of Women’s Centres. The programme aims to provide more women-friendly job opportunities for those in need. Reinforcing our belief in equality, the concerned female members are trained in repair and maintenance skills by Hong Yip’s engineering experts. A family-friendly workplace enables our people to fulfil their family responsibilities. Flexible working hours are available for staff with special needs. Part-time working options are also available upon request and careful consideration by the management. Employees enjoy 14 weeks of fully-paid maternity leave and up to five days of fully-paid paternity leave, both of which go beyond regulatory requirements. We provide breastfeeding rooms for nursing mothers and host regular social and recreational activities for staff and their families, to strengthen bonding and parent-child interactions. As a family-friendly workplace, Kai Shing also implemented one-day Well-being Leave to encourage staff to participate in health-related activities and express their care to family members, enhancing staff’s physical and mental health and their work-life balance. Workforce Distribution Female 45% Gender distribution Male 55% Above 50 58% 30-50 32% Under 30 10% Age distribution Total number of employees: 27,370 (as at 30 June 2022) Our care and support extend to the families of our staff. We offer comprehensive, family-friendly welfare and benefits programmes, including financial support and overseas exchange opportunities. For example, since 2003, we have offered full scholarships to children of staff participating in the non-profit AFS’s overseas exchange programmes. Additionally, our SHKP Group Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme sponsors secondary school graduates from low-income households to pursue their undergraduate studies. To date, the scheme has enabled 104 children of our staff to pursue undergraduate studies. 25 Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited • Sustainability Report 2021/22