Neonlite Releases First Sustainability Report

(Hong Kong, 12 August 2011) Neonlite Electronic & Lighting (HK) Limited, the brand owner of renowned energy-efficient lighting brand, MEGAMAN^®, today released its first Sustainability Report, marking the company’s commitment to conducting its business in a socially responsible and sustainable manner. The report will be issued every two years to chart the way forward in the sustainable development of the company.

Neonlite’s commitment to sustainability and the environment has long been an integral part of the company’s business focus. Embracing the philosophy of ‘Life in Light’ and a sustainable management strategy, this Report presents its commitment in sustainability in economic, environmental and social aspects.

This report presents the way we take our sustainability responsibilities across our value chain and the approach we work to mitigate the environmental impact arising from the design and production of our products, and our daily operations. We also present how we take care of the well-being of our employees, a winning team we consider to be an important asset of the company. Last but not least, we present our engagement with and contribution to the communities where we operate and the particular interest of enhancing environmental education in the society.

Highlights of the report include:

• Average mercury usage in CFL reduced to 1.63 mg per lamp as a result of Amalgam Technology
• 50kg of mercury recovered from company’s own recycling plant between 2007 and 2010
• Number of employee accidents decreased by 66% in 2010 as compared to 2007, as a result of improved training and guidelines
• MEGAMAN^® Charity Trust Fund, established in 2008, funded research projects investigating artificial lighting in commercial interiors and new strategies for sustainable lighting.
• Corporate donations totaled US$7.84 million, of which 78% went to education.

“We are delighted to introduce our first Sustainability Report to demonstrate our dedication to the sustainable development of our business and the community as a whole,” said Foo Onn Wah, Chairman, and Lee Wing Tak, Chief Executive Office, of Neonlite Electronic & Lighting (HK) Limited. “This report serves as a platform to promote and facilitate dialogue with our stakeholders on our sustainability performance, and proclaims our continuous commitment to care for people and the environment as we continue to bring innovative lighting solutions to our domestic and commercial customers.”

The reporting of Neonlite’s Sustainability Report 2009-2010 is guided by the Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) and is corresponding to Level B, The report can be viewed and downloaded at www.megamanlighting.com/sustainability-report

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