OOCL congratulates Climate Change Business Forum on its first year anniversary

OOCL, as a member of the Hong Kong-based Climate Change Business Forum (CCBF), is delighted to congratulate the Forum on its first anniversary (March 17, 2009).

“OOCL is committed to reducing harmful emissions and caring for the environment, as well as assisting our customers to reduce their carbon footprint. Through membership of the Climate Change Business Forum, we have been able to take advantage of information exchange with leading Hong Kong companies, to share best practices on reducing emissions, and raise awareness of the climate change issue in Hong Kong,” said Mr Philip Chow, CEO of OOCL.

More information about OOCL’s environmental care efforts can be read here http://www.oocl.com/eng/aboutoocl/Environmentalcare/

Following the launch of CCBF, public awareness about the issues of climate change and the importance of carbon reduction in Hong Kong have increased considerably. Since its establishment in March 2008, the Forum has secured the support of a membership that has grown to comprise 27 high-profile companies from across Hong Kong’s transport, communications, energy, property and financial services sectors.

"Thanks to the active participation of all our members, CCBF has come a long way since its launch in March 2008. The collective expertise that our members contribute has propelled the Forum forward as a key platform for business and climate change. As we enter our second year, I look forward to working together to address the issue of carbon reduction in Hong Kong – an issue that no business can afford to ignore,” said Ciara Shannon, Director, Climate Change Business Forum.

OOCL also participated in CCBFs “What’s Your Story” awareness raising campaign, launched in February 2009. Featuring the carbon reduction efforts of four Forum members, the campaign aims to draw public attention to the adverse impact of climate change, and most importantly, to encourage individuals and companies to share and communicate their energy saving stories via the whatsyourstory.com.hk website.

CCBF believes it is critical that Hong Kong businesses understand climate change in order to adapt their business models to thrive in the changed environment and work to influence the policies which governments will develop to address the climate change issue.

To kick off its second year, the Forum will launch its “Business Guide to Reducing Emissions” in May, in which OOCL’s emissions reductions strategies will be featured. A collection of practical measures, actual member case studies and findings from Forum funded research, the guidebook will serve as a best practice manual for businesses looking to implement their own carbon reduction measures.

For further information, visit: http://www.climatechangebusinessforum.com/

Pictured: The Climate Change Business Forum "What's Your Story" campaign advertisement featuring OOCL. This advertisement, designed by Saatchi & Saatchi, was displayed in various locations around Hong Kong to raise awareness about the impact of climate change, and to share information on what leading companies are doing to reduce their emissions.

About OOCL
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. Headquartered in Hong Kong, OOCL is one of the world's leading container transport and logistics service providers, with more than 280 offices in 58 countries. Linking Asia, Europe, North America, the Mediterranean, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, the company offers transportation services to all major east/west trading economies of the world. OOCL is one of the leading international carriers serving China, providing a full range of logistics and transportation services throughout the country. It is also an industry leader in the use of information technology and e-commerce to manage the entire cargo process. Website: http://www.oocl.com/