Sustainability

Octopus STEM x SPORTS Scheme

Co-organised by OCL and St. James' Settlement in 2007, the “Octopus Kids' Nurturing (OKN) Programme” subsidises grassroots primary students to participate in extra-curricular classes, thus fostering their whole-person development through music, physical education, arts and assisting social services, etc.

In 2019, OKN entered a new phase as “Octopus Talent Nurturing Programme”, with an expanded focus to include STEM education and sustainability elements to promote building a smart city. The Programme also expanded its scope of beneficiaries to include both primary and secondary students.

Since 2007, more than 4,300 grassroots students from 190 schools have been benefited from the Programme.

Accorded with the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong and to encourage participation in physical activities among primary and secondary students, the Programme is elevated to a new level as “Octopus STEM x SPORTS Scheme” in 2022. The Scheme offers participating students sports activities, training courses, workshops, fun day camps, etc., which combine STEM and sports, enabling them to grow up healthily while developing skills and personal characteristics necessary for the development of a digital society.

Food Assistance Programme

To support a socially inclusive society and revolutionise food assistance ecosystem with digitalisaion, Octopus joins hand with St. James Settlement to launch the Charity-to-Give Food Assistance Programme in 2023. By introducing the innovative electronic payment solutions, the programme helps to optimise the traditional food relief model and makes beneficiaries’ experience more convenient while protecting their dignity, improving both service quality and efficiency. The program also allows social welfare organizations to allocate service resources more accurately to those in real need, creating a win-win situation for beneficiaries and social welfare organizations.

Octopus x Save the Children Hong Kong 15th Anniversary Mobile Octopus Card Images Fund Raising Campaign

To empower Hong Kong's youth and foster talents that will shape our future, Octopus partnered with Save the Children Hong Kong (SCHK) to jointly launch a special series of SCHK 15th Anniversary Mobile Octopus card images. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to SCHK's projects, dedicating to the well-being and development of children in our community. For more details, please visit SCHK's website.

Octopus Rehabilitation Transportation Subsidy Scheme

The Octopus Rehabilitation Transportation Subsidy Scheme, jointly organised by OCL and the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, has successfully concluded on 30 September 2022. OCL will continue working with different partners to empower the needy in creating a harmonious and caring society.

Inflight Donation

OCL joins the Change for Good inflight fundraising programme co-organised by Cathay Pacific Airways and the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK). The programme enables passengers to donate Sold and Anonymous On-Loan Octopus cards and products, transferring the remaining value and deposit to UNICEF HK.

Octopus Volunteer Team

Since setting up in 2007, the Octopus Volunteer Team has contributed over 16,000 service hours in support of various community volunteering projects.

Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme

The Octopus corporate website received the Triple Gold Award under the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2022-2023 in appreciation of the Group's contribution in building an inclusive and caring community.

Octopus e-Charity Fundraising Programme Concluded Successfully

The Octopus e-Charity Fundraising Programme, jointly launched by OCL and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, has been concluded successfully on 31 January 2021. OCL is exploring other feasible e-payment solution with HKCSS, will continue to provide services to charitable organisations.