sustainabilityreport2003.pdf

4 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
4.1 INTRODUCTION
By making a major contribution to the prosperity and well-being of Hong Kong
and by raising the standards of corporate responsibility and risk management
amongst listed companies, MTR is a leader in shaping and delivering a more
sustainable society. This section presents MTR’s vision and mission, its risk
management and achievements for calendar year 2003. Also covered in this
section is sustainability accounting.
4.2 MTR’S VISION
The quality of life for many millions of people in Hong Kong is greatly
influenced by planning and development. With the right approach, Hong
Kong can grow from its current densely populated and cramped urban
environment to become a world class city - a quiet, safe, clean and at the
same time vibrant and stimulating place to live. For this to happen,
government, business and society need to work together towards agreed
goals, with full transparency and accountability.
4.3 OUR MISSION IN ACHIEVING THE VISION TODAY
MTR is helping deliver this vision today by providing equitable access to
affordable, safe, useful, highly energy efficient and reliable transportation.
Moreover, as the operator of a railway system in a densely populated city,
MTR plays a significant role in reducing the environmental impacts of moving
over two million people every day.
Through the development of properties linked to the MTR network of stations,
the Corporation has played an important role in the successful creation of new
living and working communities in Hong Kong. Our rail and property model has
not only optimised the use of airspace at railway stations, but has also
significantly enhanced the quality of life for people by integrating the railway
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