Swire is committed to playing its part in protecting the world’s fragile marine ecosystems. The Group has been collaborating with The University of Hong Kong since the 1990s, when the Swire Trust funded the development of the Swire Institute of Marine Science (“SWIMS”) at Cape D’Aguilar. Most recently, the Trust has sponsored the creation of the Swire Coastal Outreach Hub developed by SWIMS: a centre dedicated to engaging with the public to offer educational tours within Hong Kong’s only marine reserve and showcase the cutting-edge marine science research being conducted by SWIMS. The facility aims to deepen the community’s appreciation of Hong Kong’s rich marine biodiversity and encourage greater protection of the ocean.
On the Chinese Mainland, Swire has funded Xiamen University’s Dongshan Swire Marine Station since 2011, when a donation of RMB 5.6 million enabled the construction of this leading marine science research centre. In November, the Group announced a further donation of RMB 5.46 million over three years to enable the Marine Station to conduct long-term monitoring, research and educational activities, and facilitate the creation of a marine conservation alliance which strives to unite the strength of various sectors to deliver science-based policy recommendations. As part of an open day at Xiamen University on 9th November, Swire and its operating companies showcased environmental initiatives, including HAECO’s joint mangrove ecological restoration project and Swire Coca-Cola’s art exhibition on environmental protection.
