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CORPORATE AFFAIRS
VTech received a “Certificate of Commendation” from the
Hong Kong Red Cross in recognition of our meritorious service.
18 VTech Holdings Ltd Annual Report 2009
VTECH AND
OUR COMMUNITIES
In its philanthropic efforts, VTech focuses on initiatives
supporting education, innovation and disaster relief. In
Hong Kong, the VTech Group has been recognised as a
“Caring Company” by the Hong Kong Council of Social
Service, in recognition of our work in relation to the
community.
During the financial year 2009, we again supported
Business of Design Week and the Hong Kong Awards for
Industries in Hong Kong, helping foster a spirit of
innovation.
We continued our support for Heifer International – Hong
Kong, an organisation that undertakes work in rural areas
of mainland China, providing livestock and training that
will help poorer families to live a more prosperous life.
We have established a programme with the Savannah
College of Art and Design (SCAD) in the United States to
offer job opportunities and internships for students
selected on the basis of design submissions. In 2008,
VTech hired one student and offered internships to
another two.
In response to the Sichuan earthquake, VTech quickly
mobilised the enthusiasm of the entire organisation to
provide help to the victims. Fund raising initiatives
resulted in donations totalling over HK$3 million,
helping the victims recover from the disaster and
rebuild their lives.
The donation was channeled to various relief agencies,
principally the Hong Kong Red Cross, but including World
Vision Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF,
Oxfam, branches of the Red Cross in Dongguan and
Qingyuan, the Shenzhen Municipal Charity Organization
and Liaobu Town Government.
VTECH AND
THE ENVIRONMENT
VTech regards care for the environment and making a
positive contribution to efforts to tackle climate change
as an important part of its corporate social responsibility.
Throughout our operations worldwide, we encourage
waste reduction, environmentally sound processes,
energy efficiency and recycling. For our products, we are
committed to conform to the highest standards of
environmental legislation and guidelines.
Sustainable Manufacturing
VTech aims to reduce environmental impacts in its
manufacturing process through the use of technology
and by adopting international environmental practices in
its operations. The manufacturing facilities of both our