Conference on CSR & Ethnical Sourcing

Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility u0026amp; Ethical Sourcing was held on 22 November 2005 in the Innovation u0026amp; Design Expo organised by HKTDC. Speakers shared their experience on ethical sourcing and corporate social responsibility.

List of Speakers:
Mr Cliff Choi, Business Director of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Dr Allan Wong, Vice President – Operation u0026amp; Compliance of Li u0026amp; Fung (Trading) Ltd
Ms Ophelia Quach, Project Manager of HSBC Living Business, Group Public Affairs
Mr Raymond Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Samond Traders Holdings Limited

In the conference, all speakers emphasized the importance and needs of ethical sourcing and corporate social responsibility, as they have become the advantages to compete globally. Many overseas buyers are now requiring ethical sourcing to be one of the selection criteria in choosing suppliers through applying international standards on CSR. Taking up corporate social responsibilities, for example, being environmental friendly, participating in community involvement programmes, etc, can benefit both the community and the company itself. These activities will lead to benefits like customer retention, cost reduction, staff absenteeism reduction, etc, which are vital for the sustainability of a company. As a result, SMEs are also encouraged to take part in CSR.

Speaker, Mr Cliff Choi, Business Director of HKCSS, introduced the Caring Company Scheme.