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Sustainability Report 2016
Community Investment
VTech uses its expertise and resources to support
the communities in which it operates, focusing
on supporting people in need, collaborating with
local charities, providing training opportunities
for young people, nourishing an innovative
environment and developing a healthy and
green community.
As a responsible corporate citizen, VTech uses its expertise and resources to support the communities in which it operates in
various ways. In FY2016, VTech continues to focus on the following five key areas for our community investment which was
developed in FY2015.
Support People in Need
Since the establishment of VTech’s
voluntary teams in different
manufacturing sites and global offices,
we have participated in various
voluntary events, and created a strong
social network to assist and support
the people in need. We also encourage
our employees and their families to
participate in our volunteering activities,
bringing positive impact to the families
and society.
Our China and Hong Kong voluntary
teams frequently participate in various
types of voluntary services including
visiting elderly homes and children
hospitals, and supporting crowd control
at community events. Our Canadian
staff provided volunteering services
in the Vancouver Aquarium for the
education programmes. In FY2016, the
number of volunteers has increased to
2,600 and we have contributed over
18,291 hours in volunteering activities.
VTech has been awarded the “Caring
Company” by The Hong Kong Council
of Social Service for the eighth
consecutive year in recognition of
our continuous contribution to the
Hong Kong community. Our voluntary
team in Liaobu, Dongguan, China
was presented with the breakthrough
award by the local Community
Healthcare Centre in 2015 to show
the appreciation of their valuable
contribution. These awards are a great
encouragement for our voluntary works
for the community.
Support People
in Need
Provide helping
hands for people
in need
Collaborate with
Local Charities
Support local
charitable events
and the general
corporate
philanthropy
Provide Training
Opportunities for
Young People
Attract the best
talents to VTech
and provide training
opportunities for
young people
Nourish an
Innovative
Environment
Sponsor and
support the
breakthroughs in
communications
and technologies
Develop a Healthy
and Green
Community
Foster a healthy
and green living
environment in the
community