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Sustainability Report 2017
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As a responsible corporate citizen, VTech uses its expertise and resources to support the communities in which it operates in
various ways. In FY2017, 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. In FY2017, we
have recruited over 2,500 volunteers
and contributed over 23,500 hours
in volunteering activities. Besides
being presented with the “Heart to
Heart Company” by the Hong Kong
Federation of Youth Groups, VTech
has also been awarded the “Caring
Company” by The Hong Kong
Council of Social Service for the ninth
consecutive year in recognition of our
continuous contribution to the Hong
Kong community through various
charitable activities. 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
Volunteering Hours
Contributed
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017
Hours
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.
Highlights
Volunteering hours increased by 29.0% compared with FY2016
2nd Top Participation Award in the AXA Hong Kong Streetathon 2016
and 2017
2nd runner-up in the Run for Paralympians
1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up in the category 26 km and 42 km
Corporate team for Sowers Action respectively
Golden Corporate Participation Award in Sowers Action Challenging
12 Hours 2016
Community Investment