This committee includes the management members of the Group’s departments and subsidiaries. It formulates and co-ordinates the CSR policies and related work of the Group and subsidiaries, and carries out annual summaries and reviews, and reports to the President of the work progress.

The group has established a clear vision with corresponding management guidelines covering five areas of CSR, namely– corporate governance, the environment, employees, community engagement, and product responsibility. A China Overseas Hope Schools Donation Guideline has also been established in order to ensure the donation process follows standard operating procedures.

Measurement of the results of the group’s Hope Schools is accomplished via the collection of data covering the number of teachers, as well as participation rates of students, number of classes, and the graduation status of the students. Public recognitions, awards and feedback from stakeholders are also another measurement tool.

The group believes that communication is vital for gaining a deeper understanding of stakeholders’ views through which CSR issues have been identified. This enables them to gain a better understanding of opinions and expectations to help the company to set its policies and determine issues to be focused on.