04 Jan 2024
Towngas wins three accolades at HKV-Award 2023 in recognition of its innovative volunteer projects
(4 January 2024) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) has been recognised with three awards at the Hong Kong Volunteer Award (HKV-Award) 2023, co-organised by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Agency for Volunteer Service. The Company received the Outstanding Corporate Award, the Outstanding Collaboration Project Award, and the Corporate Award (Volunteer Hours) - Silver Award. This acknowledgement highlights the Company's ongoing commitment to organising innovative and diverse volunteer projects throughout the years.
Towngas has developed its own Smart Controller and Smart Gas Meter for gas appliances. The Smart Controller sends regular reminders to users about appliance usage and supports emergency shut-off, providing not only enjoyment for the elderly in cooking but also peace of mind for their carers. The Smart Meter features automatic meter reading functionality, eliminating the need for the elderly and persons with disabilities to take readings manually. Additionally, when the Smart Meter detects abnormal gas usage, it automatically cuts off the gas supply and promptly notifies Towngas for immediate inspection, significantly enhancing home safety for users. Towngas’ dedication to supporting individuals in need through innovative technology has been recognised, leading to the award of the Outstanding Corporate Award by the HKV-Award organisers.
Towngas was also honoured with the Outstanding Collaboration Project Award, recognising the Company’s close collaboration with various social welfare organisations and its significant contribution to enhancing community life. In 2022, Towngas partnered again with the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council to launch the Chef Anchor 2.0 programme. This innovative initiative combines cooking with elements of occupational therapy by integrating procedural learning into recipes. It enables seniors with mild cognitive impairments to engage in cognitive training while cooking. A report published by the CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing revealed that more than 50% of the participants and carers involved in the Chef Anchor 2.0 programme had their Overall Physical and Mental Health Index (measuring their life satisfaction, wellbeing, self-rated health, and meaningfulness of life) improved.
Towngas has always encouraged its employees to engage in volunteer work. As early as the 1970s, the staff of the Company voluntarily organised numerous charitable activities. In 1999, the Towngas Volunteer Service Team was established, and since then, it has accumulated a remarkable total of over one million service hours, benefiting more than 7.94 million individuals. Towngas’ commitment to volunteer work has remained unwavering. Even during the epidemic, it introduced a series of initiatives, including the Love on Delivery programme, the Unemployment Support Programme, the Dining Coupon Scheme, and a donation of HK$3 million worth of anti-epidemic supplies. These measures have provided timely help to those in need within the community.
Towngas is committed to providing ongoing support to various communities through innovative and diverse volunteer services, creating shared value and utilising smart solutions to pave the way towards a brighter future for everyone.
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Press photos:
Photo 1:
Mr Lam Ho-ling (2nd from right, front row), Chairman of Towngas Volunteer Services Team, and Ms Judy Chan Kar-po (1st from right, front row), Towngas General Manager - Corporate Affairs, receive the Outstanding Corporate Award of the HKV-Award 2023 on behalf of the Company.
Photo 2:
Ms Judy Chan Kar-po (1st from left, front row), Towngas General Manager - Corporate Affairs; Mr Leung Chun-fat (2nd from right, front row), Team Leader of Towngas Volunteer Service Team; and Ms Wong Chui-yan (1st from right, front row), Assistant Director of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, accept the Outstanding Collaboration Project Award of the HKV-Award 2023 on behalf of their respective organisations.
Photo 3:
Towngas wins three accolades in HKV-Award 2023, including the Outstanding Corporate Award, the Outstanding Collaboration Project Award, and the Corporate Award (Volunteer Hours) - Silver Award.
Photos 4 & 5:
Towngas and the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council collaborated to introduce the Chef Anchor 2.0 programme, which provided cognitive training for seniors with mild cognitive impairments during cooking activities.
Photos 6 & 7:
During the epidemic, Towngas implemented a series of measures to provide timely assistance to individuals in need within the community.
Photo 8:
Towngas launched the Sending Warmth to Thousands with Smart Technology programme and donated 10,000 sets of Smart Controllers and Smart Meters to families in need. This initiative aims to improve home safety for the elderly and alleviate the burden on their carers.
For media enquiries, please contact:
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
Mr Addie Lam
Assistant General Manager –
Corporate Affairs
Tel: 2963 2578 / 6702 6449
Email:
addie.lam@towngas.com |
Ms Kara Kwong
Senior Corporate Communications Officer
Tel: 2963 3497 / 6698 3357
Email:
kara.kwong@towngas.com |