17 Mar 2024
Towngas continues its support for the Strive and Rise Programme as mentees and mentors embark on an enriched green journey
(17 March 2024) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) remains committed to supporting the second cohort of the Strive and Rise Programme, initiated by the HKSAR Government. On 16 March, Towngas again hosted the Towngas Green Day, with new elements introduced to the event. Dozens of mentees and mentors had the opportunity to visit Towngas headquarters, gaining insights into the development of the gas industry in Hong Kong, as well as Towngas’ advancements in new energy and corporate innovation.
The brand-new Towngas Green Day kicked off at Towngas headquarters, offering participants, including mentees and mentors, an opportunity to learn more about the Company’s 160-year journey in providing safe, reliable, and low-carbon energy supply to the community. Through an interactive trivia quiz, they discovered Towngas’ initiatives and accomplishments in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.
This year, a new addition to the tour was the visit to the Grid Control Centre, providing mentees and mentors with an understanding of the 24/7 uninterrupted gas transmission system in Hong Kong and the safety monitoring system of the gas network. Participants also had the opportunity to explore the Towngas Customer Service Hotline Centre, which operates round the clock to ensure prompt assistance and resolution of customer enquiries. Another exciting addition was the Smart Warehouse of Towngas, an award-winning facility demonstrating how the Company utilises cutting-edge technology to optimise operational processes, reduce manual handling, and enhance employee safety and efficiency.
The Towngas Hall of Innovation presents original equipment and technologies developed by Towngas employees, allowing mentees and mentors to explore the Company’s culture of innovation. The Hall of Future Energy introduces the company’s vision and applications in renewable energy. Moreover, Towngas prepared a virtual reality (VR) game to provide visitors with an immersive gas safety training experience.
Wing-sze, a participating mentee, said, “The Towngas Green Day was a very special experience that helped me understand how businesses work. They not only care about the environment but also have projects to support disadvantaged communities. I hope I can also help people in need in the future.”
Mr Yip, a mentor, mentioned, “I feel that this activity was incredibly rewarding and provided the mentees with valuable knowledge. The use of VR technology was particularly impressive as it allowed us to feel as if we were in the actual working environment of Towngas, enabling us to understand the significance of safety measures.
Mr Lam Ming-wing, Towngas Head of Corporate Human Resources and Head of Corporate Safety and Environment, remarked, “Towngas will consistently prioritise the personal growth of students as a core objective. We aim to assist students in pursuing their dreams, fostering problem-solving abilities, and inspiring them to explore their potential. Through this initiative, we encourage mentees to discover their own value and share this awareness, collectively building a sustainable future.”
Towngas is set to host another Towngas Green Day in September, aiming to inspire more young individuals and assist them in exploring a wider range of personal development opportunities.
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Press photos:
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Towngas continues supporting the second cohort of the Strive and Rise programme by inviting mentees and mentors to take part in the Towngas Green Day at the Towngas headquarters.
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Mr Lam Ming-wing, Towngas Head of Corporate Human Resources and Head of Corporate Safety and Environment, hopes that mentees and mentors can enjoy themselves at the Towngas Green Day event and learn more about the importance of environmental protection and sustainable development.
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Mentees and mentors visit the 24-hour Grid Control Centre to learn about the safety monitoring system of Towngas’ gas supply network.
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After visiting the Customer Service Hotline Centre, which operates 24 hours a day, the mentees and mentors have expressed a greater understanding of Towngas’ culture of prioritising customer needs.
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The mentees and mentors tour Towngas’ Smart Warehouse, gaining insight into how the warehouse leverages state-of-the-art technology and equipment to enhance safety and overall efficiency.
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The mentees and mentors are actively engaged and enthusiastic while participating in the virtual reality (VR) game and trivia quiz, learning about gas safety and green energy knowledge.
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The mentees and mentors are intrigued by the Hall of Innovation and the Hall of Future Energy, igniting their innovative thinking and expanding their knowledge of future energy and hydrogen power.
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Alan (left), a participating mentee, says that the Towngas Green Day has been a valuable learning experience, providing him with extensive knowledge about energy and making him realise the importance of environmental protection. Mentor Mr Yip (right) finds the activities enriching, allowing mentees to broaden their knowledge. He particularly appreciates the use of VR technology, which enables mentees to experience the significance of safety measures firsthand.
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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 Affairs Officer
Tel: 2963 3497 / 6698 3357
Email:
kara.kwong@towngas.com |