Introduction
Launched by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) in 2002, the Caring Company Scheme (the Scheme) aims to inspire continuous improvement in sustainable development and social impact across companies and organisations. This is achieved through the establishment of credible benchmarks and a recognition system. Additionally, the Scheme creates collaborative platforms that bring together stakeholders from various sectors. Through mechanisms such as peer learning, shared experiences, and insights into emerging trends and resources, the Scheme seeks to empower stakeholders to deepen their understanding and commitment to sustainability. By fostering collaboration, the Scheme encourages the co-development of innovative solutions to address societal needs and bridge critical gaps.
Vision
To nurture a caring society in Hong Kong by establishing credible benchmarks that define the expectations of a caring organisation, fostering impactful cross-sector partnerships, and empowering them to create positive, sustainable change.
Mission
- To establish credible benchmarks and a recognition system that inspire continuous improvement in sustainable development and social impact across companies and organisations.
- To create collaborative platforms that bring together businesses, non-profits, and public sectors to co-develop innovative solutions to address societal needs and close critical gaps.
- To build capacity and cultivate a community of purpose through peer learning, shared experiences, and insights into emerging trends and resources, empowering stakeholders to deepen their understanding and commitment to sustainability.
About the Organiser
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service is an umbrella organisation of over 520 Agency Members which provide over 90% of the social welfare services in Hong Kong. Its vision is to build a welfare sector that is highly accountable, efficient, effective and responsive to social needs, upholding the long-term sustainable development of society and the well-being of our citizens. Through the Caring Company Scheme, HKCSS fosters business and social service organisations to work together with key focuses on:
- providing cross-sectoral dialogue opportunities for better understanding of community needs
- facilitating networking and matching potential partners
- educating the public about CSR and its impact on the community
- providing training and tools to build capacity for partnership
Patron of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
The Hon John Lee Ka-chiu
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region