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CSR Report 2010

Prepared by

Human Resources Department

January 2011

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Introduction

As a Caring Company, CITIC Securities International (CSI) is always dedicated to

fulfill corporate social responsibilities through the organization and

implementation of charity and volunteering activities.

In 2010, CSI remained committed to demonstrate our CSR initiatives.

Our key achievements include:

Recognized as a Caring Company by the Hong Kong Council of Social

Service for the 4th consecutive year

Organized 31 charity events through CSI Ambassadors Program

Donated over HK$300,000 from the Company, staff & Account Executives

72 volunteers contributed over 300 service hours

Nominated by 6 charitable organizations as “Caring Company 2010/11”

Introduced Well Being Program to promote work-life balance

This CSR Annual Report serves to provide highlights of CSI’s CSR performance in

the year, including:

Caring for our Employees

Caring for our Community

Caring for our Environment

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Caring for our Employees

CSI as a Caring Company is always committed to look after the well being of our people. In

order to assist them in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle, we introduced a series of

Well Being Programs in 2010 with the aims to promote:

Health Awareness

Work-Life Balance

Stress Management

Family Friendly

Leisure & Personal Interest

Social Networking

March

Easter Eggs Gift Pack for Staff’s Children

On 29 March 2010, CSI prepared over 80 “Easter Eggs

Gift Packs” for staff’s children. The event aims to promote

a family-friendly workplace and encourage staff members

to show their love and care to their children in the

traditional festival.

July

Music Therapy Workshop

Music Therapy is the use of sounds and music to support

and encourage emotional, physical and social well-being.

On 8 July 2010, a workshop was organized to assist staff

members to manage their stress with music.

Artjamming Workshop

On 30 July 2010, CSI sponsored staff and their family

members to participate in an Artjamming Workshop. Each

participant created a unique piece of artwork to relax

themselves at the Friday night.

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September

SHISEIDO Beauty Workshop

On 17 September 2010, a Beauty Workshop was jointly

organized by CSI and SHISEIDO. Participants learned

how to enhance their image by applying suitable skincare

and make up products. The 2.5-hour workshop was full of

fun.

October

Tie Rack Scarf Demonstration Workshop

On 8 October 2010, a Scarf Demonstration Workshop was

jointly organized by CSI and Tie Rack. Participants enjoyed

a relaxing Friday Night by learning various innovative ways

to wear scarves in creating new looks and enhancing their

professional image.

November

Work-Life Balance Day

To demonstrate our commitment in promoting work-life

balance, CSI participated in the Work-Life Balance Day

organized by Community Business for the 2nd consecutive

year. On 22 October 2010, staff members were invited

to Happy Hour Gathering held in our offices at CITIC Tower

& Admiralty Centre II. To promote a healthy and balanced

lifestyle, fresh fruits and relaxing music were provided.

December

Shenzhen Hiking Event

On 19 December 2010, seven CSI staff joined the

Shenzhen Hiking Event organized by our Parent Company,

CITIC Securities. It was a cross border event which aimed

to promote team work and collaboration. Over 120 staff

from Beijing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong Offices completed

the 24.8-km journey in 7 hours.

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Caring for our Community

Working in partnership with non-government organizations, CSI continues to serve the

community actively by organizing a variety of charity and volunteering events to

benefit people in need. Beneficiaries include victims of disasters, elderly, underprivileged

families, disabilities and educational institutions.

January

HK & Kowloon Walk for Millions

Twenty-four CSI staff and their family members

formed a Corporate Team to participate “Walk for

Millions” organized by The Community Chest of Hong

Kong on 10 January 2010. The team spent 3 hours to

complete the whole journey from Hong Kong Stadium

to Aberdeen Country Park.

Haiti Earthquake Relief

A massive earthquake hit Haiti on 12 January 2010. A

least 3 million people were affected. CSI called for the

donation from all staff and account executives and

raised a total of HK$51,000 to support Hong Kong Red

Cross for their relief operation in Haiti.

Run-up Two IFC Charity Race

Seven CSI staff participated in “Run-up Two IFC

Charity Race 2010” organized by The Community

Chest of Hong Kong on 24 January 2010. They

completed the 88-floor run to challenge their physique

and to raise funds for “Service for the Manually &

Multiple Handicapped” supported by the Community

Chest.

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February

DIY Handicraft Workshop for Changing Young

Lives Foundation

CSI Ambassadors organized a DIY Handicraft

Workshop with Changing Young Lives Foundation at

their centre in Shek Kip Mei on 6 February 2010.

Fifthteen children from underprivileged families,

together with 10 CSI staff and their family members

joined the Paper Folding and Clay Art classes and

enjoyed the delightful Saturday morning.

Valentine’s Rose Charity Sale

CSI Ambassadors participated in the “Valentine’s

Rose Charity Sale 2010” organized by St. James’

Settlement from 6 to 13 February 2010. By making an

order for the special designed splendid “Valentine’s

Rose”, CSI staff showed the care to their beloved ones

and extended their love to the community in this

romantic season.

Charity Photo Shooting with God of Fortune

On 17 February 2010 (The first working day of Year of

Tiger), our CFO, Mr Harry Poon dressed in a specially

designed costume and acted as the “God of Fortune”

to encourage staff to extend their care to the

community during Chinese New Year. Over 80 staff

donated their red packets to The Hong Kong Society

for the Aged and took “lucky photos” with the “God of

Fortune”.

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March

ORBIS Walk for Sight

‘Walk for Sight’ is an annual charity walk to raise funds

for OBRIS’ the sight saving work in China. CSI made a

donation to support the event and wish for a brighter

future for countless thousands of blind in China.

The Community Chest Skip Lunch Day

CSI participated in Skip Lunch Day organized by The

Community Chest on 23 March 2010. Over 40 CSI

staff supported this event by skipping a regular lunch

and making a donation to bring hope to the less

fortunate.

April

HK Society for the Aged Flat Day

CSI made a donation to Hong Kong Society for the

Aged to support their Flat Day. The Society aims to

ensure better provision for elderly people. They

operate over 30 service units all over Hong Kong.

Qinghai Earthquake Relief

A massive earthquake hit Qinghai Province on 14 April

2010. Over 100,000 people were affected. CSI

Ambassadors called for the donation from all staff and

account executives to support Hong Kong Red Cross

for their relief operation in Qinghai. The Company

matched the donations, raising the total sum to

HK$89,800.

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May

Employee Volunteer Week – Visit to the SAGE

Elderly Centre

CSI participated in Employee Volunteer Week

organized by the Community Business for the 2nd

consecutive year. To support the campaign, CSI

Ambassadors visited a Day Care Elderly Centre

operated by The Hong Kong Society for the Aged on

29 May 2010.

June

ORBIS Pin Day

CSI made a donation to support ORBIS Pin Day and

hope that the amount will realize more people’s hope

of seeing a bright future. The fund raised was

allocated to train doctors and bring quality eye care

and education to people in need.

July

Medecins Sans Frontieres Day

To share the volunteering spirit of Medecins Sans

Frontieres international field workers, CSI participated

in the MSF Day Campaign on 7 July 2010 and called

for the donation from all staff and Account Executives

to support the event. The Company matched 100% of

all donations received, raising the total sum to

HK$10,600.

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts -

Government’s Matching Grant Scheme

Over the past 25 years, The Hong Kong Academy for

Performing Arts has nurtured talented arts performers

and production professionals for Hong Kong. CSI

made a donation to support their fundraising campaign

and hope that the Academy will continue to develop

young and dedicated artists in Hong Kong.

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August

Visit to Hong Chi Pinehill Pre-school Centre

On 3 August 2010, CSI Summer Assistants visited

children with intellectual disabilities at Hong Chi

Pinehill Pre-school Centre in Tai Po.

Mainland Flood Relief

In response to the severe flooding in 8 provinces of

Mainland China, CSI Ambassadors called for

donations from staff and Account Executives in

support of the affected population to overcome the

harsh moment. The Company matched the donations,

raising the total sum to HK$53,700. All fund raised

was sent to Hong Kong Red Cross.

Children’s Heart Foundation

15th

Anniversary Gala Dinner

Founded in 1994, The Children’s Heart Foundation

(CHF) has always strived to provide an all-round

support to children with congenital heart conditions

and their families. CHF celebrated their 15th year

anniversary with a Gala Dinner to raise funds. CSI

made a sponsorship to support this event in a hope of

giving love and care to the children in need.

ORBIS Mid-Autumn Charity Sale 2010

ORBIS organized its annual Mid-Autumn Charity

Sales for raising fund from August to September 2010.

CSI staff placed order to support the event and hoped

that the donations would realize the dream of those

suffering in darkness to experience the beauty of a full

moon again.

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September

Mooncake Transfer Program 2010

To share the joy of Mid-Autumn Festival with

underprivileged families who are living under poverty

line, CSI Ambassadors participated in “Mooncake

Transfer Program” organized by St. James’ Settlement

for the 4th consecutive year. Twenty boxes of

mooncakes were collected from staff members and

donated to the People’s Food Bank.

October

Visit to ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital

CSI Ambassadors visited the ORBIS Flying Eye

Hospital at Chek Lap Kok on 12 October 2010. In

addition to an introduction to the facilities, CSI

Ambassadors met the medical crew to understand

their work and were impressed by their efforts in

worldwide sight saving.

November

Children’s Heart Foundation Heart-to-Heart

Charity Walk 2010

“Heart-to-Heart Charity Walk” organized by Children’s

Heart Foundation was held at the Peak on 14

November 2010. As a sponsor of the event, CSI

recruited 28 staff, Account Executives, their family and

friends to join the walk and show their care to children

with heart disease.

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December

The Community Chest Love Teeth Day

On 9 December 2010, CSI participated in the “Love

Teeth Day” jointly organized by The Community Chest,

The Hong Kong Dental Association and the

Department of Health. To support the event, over 50

staff and Account Executives made donations to “Oral

Health Services for the Needy” provided by the

Community Chest’s member agencies.

Gift Donation to Home-Alone Elderly via HKFYG

CSI Ambassadors sent 50 packs of dental care

products to support the “Heart-to-Heart Project”

organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth

Groups (HKFYG). Student volunteers who joined this

project brought these gifts to home-alone elderly

during Christmas and Chinese New Year.

Christmas Greetings for the Chest

Christmas is a season with joy and happiness. To

extend our love and care to the needy in the

community during Christmas time, CSI participated

“Christmas Greetings for the Chest” organized by the

Community Chest. Through this campaign, CSI made

a donation and posted our Christmas greetings to the

community on local newspapers on the event day.

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Caring for our Environment

In 2010, CSI and our people joined together to adopt a greener lifestyle and

promote public awareness of environmental protection.

June

The Community Chest Green Day

CSI participated in “The Community Chest Green Day”

held on 27 to 28 June 2010. A total of 14 participants

supported the event by making a donation to the

Community Chest. During the event period, the

participants demonstrated their commitment to the

environmental protection by taking a greener form of

transport.

Greenpeace Car Free Day Cycling Parade

To raise public awareness about climate change,

Greenpeace organized “Car Free Day Cycling

Parade” on 19 September 2010 (Sunday). Eleven CSI

staff formed a Corporate Team and showed their

support to the event by cycling around downtown

Hong Kong Island. Together with more than 900

riders, the team completed a 12km journey in 2 hours.

They took off from Chater Road in Central, proceeding

to Admiralty, Causeway Bay, Tin Hau and North Point

before returning to Central. Under the hot weather, the

team experienced the impact of vehicle emissions to

the climate and interacted with our city in a different

way.

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Acknowledgements

The key behind these outstanding efforts has been a remarkable level of team spirit. In 2010,

over 250 CSI staff and Account Executives showed their support to our CSR initiatives by

making donations and contributing their personal time to volunteering services.

To recognize those who actively support and participate in community programs, CSI selected

three staff as our Caring Ambassadors for the year. They are:-

Mr Ricky Lo, Information Technology

Mr Alexis Garatti, Research - Economics

Mr Raymond Wong, Information Technology

On behalf of CSI Ambassadors, we would like to express our greatest gratitude to their selfless

dedication to improve the lives of those in need.

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