While many take their online interactions for granted, ESDlife is concerned with making sure everyone can make the most of our digital age. Backed by more than 20 years of digital expertise, ESDlife supports businesses with accessibility audits, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines compliance, user testing and implementation guidance. It is helping organisations create better online experiences through features such as clearer website layouts, prominent help functions and easier navigation for senior citizens and other users. Its specialists, accredited by The International Association of Accessibility Professionals, work closely with engineers and technologists to make digital experiences more inclusive. Through projects spanning the public, financial and retail sectors in Hong Kong and Europe, their team of experts contribute to an online environment where more people can participate and benefit.

This summer, CK Hutchison continues to invest in future talent by bringing trainees and interns together through a series of learning and networking opportunities. From exchanging ideas at the workplace to exploring operations at Hongkong International Terminals and the PNS eCom Fulfilment Centre, trainees and interns gained valuable insights into the Group’s diverse businesses. A visit to Tsz Shan Monastery rounded out the experience, encouraging reflection, connection and personal growth.

The lives of chronically ill children are marked by tests, therapy and misery. But now, thanks to 3 Denmark, F.C. Copenhagen and the charity SMILfonden, that list includes championship football under the stadium lights! The company provides the IT infrastructure for F.C. Copenhagen’s home field, Parken Stadium, and has used this capability to build a stadium inside Righospitalet, Denmark’s largest hospital. Watching under real stadium lights in real stadium seats using a two-way, latency-free connection enabled by 3 Denmark, the children and their families can be a part of the championship national league game. Top-tier players have also visited before the big game to bring the ‘stadium’ to life through 3 Denmark’s leading technology and their big hearts!

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) has launched a new campaign to encourage individuals from non-traditional backgrounds to apply for its engineering apprenticeship programme, with the goal of improving gender balance within the industry. After working in childcare and healthcare, Abi Richardson joined NGN as a Network Maintenance Craftsperson apprentice and is now studying for a Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering. She hopes her journey will inspire more women to explore rewarding careers in engineering.

Hutchison Ports has turned culinary traditions into a celebration of diversity with the launch of the BEWELL online platform. As part of Global BEWELL Month and UNESCO’s World Day for Cultural Diversity, it brings together employees’ favourite recipes, family dishes and cultural food stories. Packed with original recipes and inspiration from around the world, the platform invites readers to discover new flavours while celebrating the rich mix of cultures across the company’s global community.

In the accelerated digital age, no one is safe from scams – especially those fraudulent phone calls that trick innocent people into giving away sensitive details. At 3 Ireland, specialist teams and advanced network technologies work together around the clock to stay a step ahead of criminals. In 2025 alone, the operator blocked more than 26 million suspicious calls and intercepted over 455,000 fraudulent text messages. As scammers adopt more advanced social engineering tactics, 3 continues to invest in prevention measures and work with industry partners to strengthen customer protection across Ireland.

Great Place To Work^®, a global authority on workplace culture, has awarded Wales & West Utilities (WWU) Great Place To Work^® certification. Their rigorous, data-driven For All^™ methodology confirms that the majority of employees consistently report a positive experience working at WWU. Customers of the gas emergency and pipeline service can rest assured that the people on the job can do their best in a supportive work environment.

What can be achieved in just an hour? Quite a lot, it turns out. A Northumbrian Water initiative has cleaned up 1,850kg of waste in the north-east of England. Hundreds of bags equalling the weight of a female adult killer whale were filled in the “Just an Hour” campaign, where volunteers scoured riverbanks to gather litter big and small. Elsewhere, volunteers joined forces to build a woodland footpath and outdoor learning space at a primary school. Together, these projects show how a little time, shared by many, can leave a lasting mark on communities and the environment.

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.