Report Profile

This Report recounts the sustainability performance of the DSD in economic, environmental and social aspects from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 (“reporting period”).  The reporting scope and boundaries, details of which can be found in the next section, are defined with reference to the results of materiality assessment. While we make our best endeavours to present accurate data and information in this Report, certain data and information are provided by relevant organisations and thus beyond our control.

This Report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option. An independent verification agency has verified the accuracy, reliability and credibility of the Report, assuring that its contents comply with requirements of the corresponding standards. The independent verification statement can be found on page 186-187. This Report has gone through the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Materiality Disclosures Service, which confirms that the GRI content index is clearly presented and cross references for general disclosures 102-40 to 102-49 are aligned with appropriate sections in the body of the Report.

The Report is edited in three languages (English, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese) and available online in web-based HTML and PDF versions. Online and printed versions of an executive summary are also available.

We welcome your comments and suggestions on this Report content, reporting approach as well as our sustainability performance. Your views can help us enhance report quality and relevance of our disclosures. They will also inspire us to strive for excellence.  You can complete the feedback form of this Report from the DSD website.