Hutchison Ports HIT champions inclusion as a gold sponsor of the CareER RunnERthon in Hong Kong and participated in its Corporate Inclusive Sports Challenge. The campaign raises funds for services that connect students and graduates with disabilities or special educational needs to career opportunities, peer support and a strong community. Through the power of sport, HIT’s management and staff gained first-hand insight into the challenges faced by the disability community – and proudly finished in the Top 5 among 12 participating teams in the Sports Challenge.

When Sri Lanka was devastated by Cyclone Ditwah last year, HUTCH Sri Lanka’s resilient network kept civilians and critical services better connected while other networks were more severely impacted. A well-planned network, supported by diversified backhaul with fibre and ‘over-the-air’ microwave links, ensured communications remained stable, supporting consumers and rescue operations. Engineers were airlifted by helicopter to restore outages within hours. Users received relief packages including free calls, SMS and data. HUTCH also donated Rs 60 million to the “Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund”, placing affected communities at the heart of its crisis response.  

In November 2025, AS Watson passed a key benchmark in its Global Youth Employment Pledge. Through this initiative, 134,000 young people from all over the world have been recruited into work opportunities that include valuable training. The programme has delivered 3.8 million hours of training since its inception in 2022. This puts the Group more than halfway towards its goal to create 200,000 opportunities by 2030, providing starting Gen Z workers with the professional skills and opportunities needed to succeed in their careers.  

EDL Energy is putting pedal power to purposeful use in Brisbane, Australia, combining fundraising, teamwork and hands on mentoring to support vulnerable young people. Six EDL Energy teams took on a 100km virtual cycling challenge at the Queensland University of Technology, helping raise A$12,000 for charities that support vulnerable youth.

CFO Susan Marrinan got even more hands-on, joining the 2025 TRACTION CEO Bike Build, rolling up her sleeves with young people aged 12-15 to assemble bicycles that build far more than mobility. She says, “Each bike built represents more than a project – it’s new skills, confidence and optimism about what’s ahead for these young people.”

Last winter, Hutchison Ports Busan staff rolled up their sleeves at a local welfare centre, teaming up with other local groups to make 6,000 units of kimchi for the local disabled community in South Korea. The spicy get-together benefitted 2,000 households, delivering smiles and healthy nourishment right to their doorsteps. This hands-on activity is a shining example of the Ports team’s commitment to giving back and how colleagues can join forces to fill stomachs and spread cheer in the run-up to the winter holidays.

In October 2025, Australian Gas Infrastructure Group launched its “Innovate” Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), building on the success of its predecessor, “Reflect” RAP (2023). This initiative outlines clear commitments and implementations to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with the two-year plan including a comprehensive engagement strategy to nurture long-standing stakeholder relationships. To celebrate, AGIG held a kick-off event featuring reflections from a Yorta Yorta artist, leaders, and community partners. This initiative notably birthed the First Nations Lands Map, a cultural GIS mapping tool that earned the Energy WA’s 2025 Energy Inclusion Award for deepening respect for Traditional Owners across operational lands.  

WINDTRE’s NeoConnessi initiative took centre stage at Italy’s Parliament’s Chamber of Deputies, where institutional representatives were present to award the three winning primary school classes of the annual contest. The programme has been helping students since 2018, educating more than 2 million children about responsible tech habits through hands-on projects. The winners were awarded for their imaginative entries showing how young minds can tackle online safety. Without a doubt, these youngsters proved tomorrow’s leaders are already digital savants.

In UK, Northern Gas Networks has introduced a £50,000 Community Partnering Fund, facilitated by Point North, to help charities and groups tackle fuel poverty across Tees Valley. Grants from £1,000-£10,000 will fund initiatives including energy advice and carbon monoxide safety education for vulnerable households. The health impacts of those affected by fuel poverty during the cold winter months are stark, and this much-needed support can be a literal lifesaver for Tees Valley residents.