行政總裁分享領展經驗 擁抱轉變 推動多元共融
CEO Shares Link’s Experience with Industry Peers in
Embracing Changes
行政總裁王國龍(George)於香港總商會發表演說，分享領展為商場重新定位的經驗，他指出，擁抱轉變是更新購物體驗、推動零售行業發展的成功關鍵。
「城市和運輸基建的發展迅速打破距離隔閡，由於大型區域購物商場有助拓展客群，我們把相鄰商場合併，成為黃大仙中心及H.A.N.D.S。我們亦在最近完成翻新的TKO Gateway新引入大量受歡迎的特色食肆和新設施。這些新商場換上鮮明形象、重整布局及商戶組合，吸引更廣的客群。」
另外，皇家特許測量師學會推出多元及共融綱領，George於有關座談會分享領展經驗時強調，共融文化建基於開明及包容的態度，George亦表示領展董事會成員的組合均衡及多元化，而其女性董事比例亦為恒指企業之冠。
「從提升暢通無阻通道設施到支持導盲犬服務，我們致力建設共融社會。赤柱廣場成為歡迎狗隻的商場，聽取了動物權益組織的建議，透過管理措施為帶同愛犬的人士提供共融環境，同時照顧其他訪客需要，這次經驗讓我們了解到，應以嶄新角度推動多元共融社區。」
Speaking at a HKGCC seminar, CEO George Hongchoy related that embracing changes is the key to the success in transforming the shopping experience and driving the retail industry to new heights.
George said that with improvements in transport infrastructure quickly breaking down the distance barrier, Link had taken adaptive measures to appeal to a broader shopper base. For example, Link has merged adjacent shopping malls to create H.A.N.D.S in Tuen Mun and Temple Mall in Wong Tai Sin, each featuring distinctive image, revamped layout and new trade mix. At its recently refurbished TKO Gateway, Link has also introduced a wide array of popular specialty restaurants and new facilities.
At the launch event of the RICS Hong Kong diversity and inclusion agenda, George shared Link’s experience in promoting these aspects. “An inclusive culture starts with keeping an open mind and understanding each other’s viewpoints,” he said. George noted that Link’s board comprises professionals from diverse backgrounds, and is the top performer in terms of female board representation among all Hang Seng Index companies.
“We promote an inclusive society in myriad ways, including by enhancing barrier‑free facilities and supporting guide dog services,” said George. “At Stanley Plaza, our dog‑friendly property, we have, on the advice of animal welfare group, implemented measures to provide an inclusive environment for dog owners and their canine friends, while addressing the needs of non‑dog owners. This lesson showed us the need to address diversity and inclusion issues from new perspectives.”
領展商場街市收集剩食
製熱飯盒送暖
Leveraging Link’s
Property Network
to Feed the Needy
through Food Collection and Donation
由小寶慈善基金舉辦的「惜食全方位食物回收計劃」，獲得「愛•匯聚計劃」捐助，於領展旗下15個商場設置食物收集箱，收集市民捐出的包裝食物，並於13個領展街市回收商戶剩餘食材，烹煮成熱飯盒給有需要人士。項目吉祥物「米仔」亦已到訪有關商場派發單張及與市民合照同樂，加強大眾對珍惜食物的意識。
領展主席聶雅倫及董事韋達維，早前參與「惜食全方位」的活動，向有需要人士分派熱飯餐，並與項目負責人交流意見。
Food Angel, the Link‑sponsored resource management project organised by Bo Charity Foundation, collects packaged food from 15 Link shopping malls and turns surplus fresh food recycled from 13 Link fresh markets into nutritious hot meals for distribution to the underprivileged. The programme’s mascot, Ricey, has also visited Link’s shopping malls to spread Food Angel’s message about reducing food waste.
Link’s Chairman Nicholas Allen and Board Member David Watt visited a Food Angel event to distribute the hot meals to the needy, and exchange views with project representatives.
導盲犬繁衍有成 視障者融入社區
Grooming Guide Dogs to Enrich Lives of their Users
香港導盲犬協會連續三年獲領展資助，支持導盲犬培訓、本地繁殖及公眾教育工作。協會今年初迎來首批本港出生的七隻導盲幼犬，分別取名Popeye、Popcorn、Pasta、Pancake、Pepper、Pudding和Pizza，全部名字由市民透過領展「泊食易」手機程式公眾投票挑選得來。
另外，八隻由領展贊助從海外購入的導盲幼犬中，Dax及Delta已受訓完畢，並配對予視障人士。使用者Tim Henderson指Dax已成為他的忠心伙伴，大大改善了他的生活。
為加深公眾對相關服務的了解，該計劃除了製作兩齣微電影，亦已於商場、學校、企業及社福機構舉辦十多場講座，由導盲犬使用者及寄養者分享經驗，參加者亦可近距離接觸導盲犬。
領展董事陳則杖及謝秀玲早前跟導盲犬使用者、寄養家庭及項目負責人會面交流，了解該項目對加強香港導盲犬服務所取得的進展。
Thanks to Link Together Initiatives, the Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association (HKGDA) has made big strides in promoting the training and local breeding of guide dogs as well as related public education activities. Marking a major milestone, the Association welcomed the arrival of seven locally born guide dog puppies early this year, which were given the names Popeye, Popcorn, Pasta, Pancake, Pepper, Pudding and Pizza - all selected by the public through Link’s Park & Dine app.
Among the eight original puppies purchased from overseas with Link’s sponsorship, Dax and Delta have been matched up with guide dog users after completing their training. Dax’s user, Tim Henderson, said Dax has become his loyal partner and has enriched his life.
To deepen public understanding of guide dogs and the services they provide, this year’s programme also includes the production of two short educational films and a series of seminars that enable the visually impaired to share their experiences, and enable members of the public to interact with guide dogs.
Link’s Board Members William Chan and Nancy Tse met with guide dog users, foster families and HKGDA representatives to learn about the progress made to extend guide dog service in Hong Kong.
First Generation University Student
Scholarship Programme
Expands Support to Promising Young Scholars
領展「第一代大學生獎學金」進一步支持年輕一代實踐夢想，除提供100個獎學金名額予大學一年級學生，今年起亦加設40個獎學金名額供首兩屆獎學金得獎人申請，協助他們於大學階段擴闊眼界，增進經驗。領展亦會協助成立領展同學會，並優先考慮聘用得獎人為暑期實習生。該計劃今年總獎金額高達280萬元，提供140個獎學金名額，獎勵家中第一代考進本地大學、積極上進的青年。
To further support promising young scholars in fulfilling their aspirations, Link has stepped up its First Generation University Student Scholarship Programme by offering 40 additional scholarships to past recipients to support their second and third years of study, on top of the 100 scholarships offered to year‑one students. This will help broaden the awardees’ academic horizons and help them grow their exposure during their university years. Link’s expanded programme will also assist in setting up Link Scholar Alumni for past scholarship recipients and will give them priority when hiring summer interns.
Link gives out HK$2.8 million in scholarship funds this year to support 140 young people who are the first among the past three generations in their family to attend university.
