OOIL included in the new Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL) is proud to announce its inclusion as a founding constituent in the new Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index. The index series is the first of its kind in Hong Kong. It covers listed companies in both Hong Kong and China and provides vital benchmarks against which the investment community can assess socially responsible investments.

The constituent selection process includes consideration of the results of a Corporate Sustainability Rating Assessment carried out by RepuTex (Hong Kong) Limited - an independent analytics and advisory firm that specializes in sustainability risk analysis. Eligible companies were evaluated on aspects including environmental impact, social impact and corporate governance. The 30 companies with the highest scores are included in the Corporate Sustainability Index.

The Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited held a ceremony to launch the new Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series on 15 July, 2010.

Representatives from each of the 30 constituents of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index were presented with an official constituent company plaque by Mr. John Tsang, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and Mrs.
Margaret Leung, Chairman of the Hang Seng Indexes Advisory Committee in recognition of their strong performance with regard to corporate sustainability issues.

Mr. CC Tung, Chairman of OOIL said, ?e are very pleased to be included in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index. In addition to being a positive testimonial to the corporate governance of our Group, it reflects our commitment to corporate sustainability, as well as our transparency in fulfilling our environmental and community responsibilities.?