Macau, 29 July 2013 – After launching its Staff Card in May this year, CESL Asia Group and its team members, in partnership with BNU, a major note-issuing bank in Macau, are proud to introduce to the public the CESL Asia Credit Card. This is one of several initiatives that the company has planned this year to highlight the Group’s remarkable achievements over the past 25 years. The Card not only makes attractive financial benefits available to all cardholders but also gives them the opportunity to serve as active contributors to the community.

Each year, the company devotes part of its corporate revenue, expertise and other resources to socially worthy investments into education, culture, and charities, among many other ventures, and this year, in addition to these annual contributions, a portion of the income generated from the CESL Asia Credit Card sales will be donated by BNU to be invested in CESL Asia Social Development Programs (CSI) that improve the lives of Macau’s youth.

This is a meaningful and an attractive credit card with exclusive benefits for all users, which include a perpetual waiver of annual fees and all the basic privileges of BNU cardholders, including a bonus points scheme, flexible repayment, 24-hour customer service and year-round offers from a wide range of companies and local retailers.

“We wanted to present to the market not only a product with very attractive credit facilities and other financial services provided by BNU, but also with the best offers and discounts from local suppliers of services and products that everyone will require when looking for a loan to finance a family investment or when doing their purchases for useful things of everyday life,” said Mr. António Trindade, CESL Asia’s CEO.

In 2000, CESL Asia introduced the “CESL Asia Social Investment” fund (CSI), a non-profit fund intended to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and physical well-being in Macau’s communities and among staff members. To fund these activities, each year the company grants a portion of its revenue and, in partnership with its team members and other likeminded organizations which make their contributions, provides valuable resources in support of the objectives outlined in the Social Investment Program.

Macau, 6 September 2013 – Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, CESL Asia Group and its employees have been working in partnership with other leading companies in the local business community to grow a better and greener society, supporting and holding initiatives related to environmental conservation. Aiming to bring together the company and the community in natural investment issues like environmental conservation, CESL Asia was at the AIA Tower in Macau to share its concerns for sustainability and to support Caritas Macau.

On September 6, CESL Asia held its Charity Sales 2013 event in AIA Tower, which provided the venue, and took the opportunity to promote joint investments as well as social development by presenting its own environmentally friendly bags, encouraging the community to curb the use of plastic bags. A percentage of the income derived from the sale of the eco-bags was donated by CESL Asia to Caritas Macau, a charity organization that works not only to reduce poverty and promote social justice, but also to provide necessary help for those suffering from natural disasters.

CESL Asia’s chairman, Mr. Antonio Trindade said that, “We wanted to reaffirm our goal of protecting the environment, and through these initiatives we hope to encourage our staff, their families, our partners and the general public to help preserve our natural resources and thus help our next generation. We will actively continue working in partnership with the local businesses in the development of activities that aim environmental conservation, both in Macau and surrounding regions. It is our goal to take an active role in educating today’s youth on the importance of the 3 R’s. Reinforcing this “green” message today, we believe that we can make a big difference in growing a better and sustainable future for our kids”.

In 2000 the company established the “CESL Asia Social Investment” fund, a non-profit fund with the mission of enhancing the intellectual, social, cultural and physical well-being of the communities and staff members. To fund these activities, each year the company grants a portion of its revenue and, with additional contributions from its team members and other likeminded organizations, provides valuable resources in support of the objectives as established in the Social Investment Program.

Macau, 15th July 2013 - The Macau Special Olympics hosted a Bocce game at its headquarters, on the 13th of July. With this event the organizer aimed to encourage the disabled to participate in these kind of sport activities, giving them the opportunity to recognize their own potential and interest throughout the game.

A total of 60 participants from different special schools, workshops and caring centres, together with family members have joined the game. This competition was organized in different groups, by their age and skills, giving the opportunity to non-athletes and beginners to participate and enjoy the fun of this sport. CESL Asia energetically interacted with the game players, reflecting the helpful spirit and encouraging acceptance and caring towards the disabled.

CESL Asia, celebrating this year its 25th anniversary, has been supporting many social welfare activities in the community, caring about the poor and needy. The company sponsored this game not only to contribute to the sport development among the disabled, but also to help building a peaceful society. MSAR government representatives from the Social Welfare Bureau, the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, the Macau Sport Development Board, the Sport Committee and CESL Asia’s attended the game to present the awards.

Macau, 23 October 2013 – Today CESL Asia held its 25th Anniversary ceremony at the Macao Science Center with the Group’s CEO, Mr. António Trindade, and the Directors, Mr. Dominic Sio and Mr. Eduardo Netto de Almeida, who delivered presentations through a video, in which they highlighted and explained the most relevant achievements and pointed out the direction for future development of CESL Asia.

In his message, Mr. Trindade stated that “the company’s history and remarkable achievements are references to build upon and to look forward to in the future”. He also emphasized that the success of the company is very much related to its fundamental policy engagement with its employees, thus “encouraging collaborative performances, progressive mindsets and diversity as a way to do better, with integrity”.

These policies aim at fostering the company as an employer of choice, ensuring that “the company has today a great team of people and retains the best leaders, which ensure continuous innovation and contribution to the success of its clients and the society”.

During the Silver Jubilee celebration, CESL Asia’s Director, Mr. Dominic Sio, remarked the company’s “philosophy of professionalism and integrity” and his belief that “this philosophy has been upheld by our team and our partners”. Mr. Sio is committed to the company principal belief that “only with these principals we can go further and reach a better future”.

Furthermore, the Director, Mr. Eduardo Netto de Almeida, pointed to the company’s record of 25 years of “contributing to many environmental and infrastructure projects that make Macau a great city today”. Mr. Almeida also expressed his outlook that “the hard work and technical competence of CESL Asia and its efficient organization “have developed a great team that is ready to support Macau and its ambitions”.

In this innovative video, the three company principals delivered their presentations on CESL Asia, a company that “provides professional consultancy, facilitates technical and energy management operations as well as environmental solutions necessary to support the development of Macau and other communities”.

CELS Asia’s chairman explained that the Group provides “knowledge as a service to end-users in a community and to our clients. The group’s tag line “How to Grow a City” represents the company’s commitment to a continuous process of engagement with Macau, our clients and our people”.

Mr. Trindade said, “Besides welfare, the Social Investment Fund invests in staff and family relations and community interactions, thereby encouraging their social, physical and economic development and a more profitable, sustainable business environment for our company”.

“We grow with our people, clients and partners. Together we are working for a better today and tomorrow”, Mr. Dominic Sio added.

Today nearly 200 guests joined the celebration of CESL Asia’s 25th Anniversary, with the honorable attendance of its officiating guests, Dr. Edmund Ho, Dr. Eric Yeung, Dr. Victor Sereno, Don José Lai, government officials, representatives from relevant community organizations and different Macau business sectors. Together they witnessed the company’s growth, joy and happiness.

Macao, 25 June 2013 - CESL Asia has been actively participating in community development events. On June 8, CEO Mr. Antonio Trindade together with his family and CESL Asia Social Investment Team paid a visit to China Fo Shan City Shun De District Children’s Welfare Institute, hoping to spread the love and warmth by interacting and playing with the kids.

Earlier this year, a relative of a staff member donated her private vehicle for the company internal charity bidding; Ms. Carla Pun, one of CESL Asia member, was the successful bidder. With the bidding amount, CESL Asia donated RMB 23,000.00 to the welfare institute and offered additional supplies of vitamins, stationeries and candies that made the delight of the young ones. 

Fo Shan City Shun De District Children’s Welfare Institute not only provides shelter for orphans, but also offers special education, health care, rehabilitation, domestic & international adoption and foster care.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, CESL Asia and its employees have been supporting many community development and social welfare activities in Macau and its neighboring regions, encouraging employees to actively contribute to their social and cultural development, helping to grow a better society. Through paying visits to welfare organizations, employees would have a better understanding on the living environment of those in need while developing theirs leadership and communication skills with the communities served by the company.

In 2000, CESL Asia introduced the “CESL Asia Social Investment” fund (CSI), a non-profit fund intended to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and physical well-being of the communities and staff members. To fund these activities, each year the company grants a portion of its revenue and, in partnership and additional contribution of its team members and other likeminded organizations provide valuable resources in support of the objectives as established in the Social Investment Program. The company is actively aiming to expand its Social Investment Team and continue to take an active role in helping to grow their community and the qualifications and capabilities of CESL Asia’s team.

Macau, 4 November 2013 – CESL Asia participated in Sands China Macau TrailHiker 2013 on 2nd of November. The company joined this significant event with a total of 40 volunteers and 13 hiker teams composed by employees and their family members, with the objective of promoting healthy team spirit among its staff members and, at the same time, to contribute to the city’s social development.

CESL Asia has been participating in Macau TrailHiker for 3 consecutive years in which a total of 130 volunteers and 40 hikers along with their family members have been involved. Each year, the company joins this event to support a local organization that has been working for enhancement of welfare, cultural and social development of our community.

This year the beneficiary charity was the Fu Hong Society, a nonprofit organization which supports and helps the mentally handicapped. The entrance fee of this event was donated to this organization for its daily operation and services provided to our community.

“We have been supporting many community development and social welfare activities in Macau, encouraging our staff to actively contribute to the local social and cultural development with an aim to grow a better society. Macau TrailHiker was definitely an opportunity which only enhanced our staff communication and leadership skills, but also allowed us to contribute ourselves to the community. We are happy that we have participated in this event to promote the healthy and the green side of our home city”, mentioned by CESL Asia’s Chairman, Mr. António Trindade.  

In 2000, the company introduced the non-profit “CESL Asia Social Investment” fund with an objective to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and physical well-being of the community and staff members. To fund these activities, each year the company grants a portion of its revenue and, in partnership with and additional contributions from its team members and other likeminded organizations, provides valuable resources in support of the objectives established in the Social Investment Program. The company is currently expanding its Social Investment Team which aims at continuing its  active role in helping to grow the Macau community and the capabilities of CESL Asia’s team. 

Macau, 2 May 2013 – CESL Asia Investments & Services Limited is celebrating this year its 25th anniversary, a significant accomplishment that the company wishes to make meaningful by promoting several initiatives to distinguish the remarkable achievements of the company’s team in the past 25 years.

In this occasion of the CESL Asia’s Staff Card launch, the President and CEO of CESL Asia, Mr. Antonio Trindade announced; “We wanted to do more and better and provide a wider range of fringe benefits to our staff. We knew that we had to be creative and persuasive to find partners to make this multipurpose card distinctive from what is already commonly offered by other employers and by other credit cards available in the market. We knocked on several doors, discussed several options and, after months of joint work, CESL Asia and BNU are now offering this card to CESL Asia staff. This is a Staff Card that doubles as a Credit Card and will offer a range of benefits that are not universally accessible to our staff.”

“We are creating the best solution available to us to compete in the market where larger employers are able to offer attractive discounts on services that such companies already market as part of their business. We are loading this card not only with very attractive credit facilities and other financial services provided by BNU, but also with the best offers and discounts from local suppliers of services and products that our staff will require when looking for a loan to finance a family investment or when doing their purchases for useful things of everyday life”, added CESL Asia’s CEO.  

Furthermore, in keeping with their established credentials as farsighted and caring companies, BNU offered to donate a proportion of the income generated from the card sales to CESL Asia Social Investment Fund (CSI). “These amounts will be invested in projects related with the youth, the poor and the needy in Macau and on this basis we can work together to foster social development,” Mr. Antonio Trindade explained.    

With recognized success CESL Asia has contributed in the past 25 years, to the sustainable development of Macau and have been devoted to grow a better city along with its citizens since 1987, encouraging collaborative, progressive mind set and diversity as a way to do better, with integrity, every day.

Macau, 19 March 2013 – Celebrating its 25th anniversary, CESL Asia, Macau leading company in environmental services and technologies, will be showcasing its most prominent “green” solutions at the Macao International Environmental Co-Operation Forum Exhibition (MIECF) 2013. As has been our tradition, our subsidiaries Focus (Facilities Management Limited) and MPS (Macau Professional Services Limited), are presenting the best answers in energy efficiency, and our latest news in New Energy and New Water.

Focused in growing and strengthen “green” bridges between China, Portuguese Speaking Countries and Europe,  CESL Asia announced in 2012 the technologic transfer and development agreement with Magpower, a world-leader in CPV (Concentrating Photo Voltaic) solar technology from Portugal, thus contributing to the new energy development in China. This third generation, state of the art solar technology production (to be presented at the MIECF) can reduce solar energy cost by 15-20%. Both companies are jointly developing two solar power plants in Portugal, valued at MOP200 million investment of 6 MW that will be connect in the second quarter of 2013.  

Other new energy ventures of CESL Asia aim to turn organic waste into renewable energy. As a way of solving problems such as odor, pathogens and greenhouse gas emissions, a proposal for Anaerobic Digestion of sludge (producing biogas to be used in a cogeneration system) for the Macau Peninsula Wastewater Treatment Plant, was already submitted to Macau Government. This is a revolutionary process with a high energy surplus that can generate simultaneously electric power and heat from waste water treatment.

With recognized success CESL Asia has contributed in the past 25 years, to the sustainable development of Macau. We have been devoted to grow a better city along with Macau citizens since 1987, encouraging collaborative, progressive mind set and diversity as a way to do better, with integrity, every day. We are a reference company and an employer of choice because we reward everyone.

Macao, 28 August 2013 – Hoping to spread love and joy among some of the less fortunate youngsters of Macau’s community, CESL Asia Group and its Social Investment Team members joined hands with 80 kids from local child care institutions and spent a cheerful morning at the Galaxy Cinemas. On August 28th, the animated comedy movie “Despicable Me 2” delighted the excited crowd, with laughter and happiness filling everyone’s heart.

Most of these children either do not have family, or are neglected by their parents who often “don’t have time” to give them proper care and attention, and so have come to child care institutions. For the 3rd consecutive year, CESL Asia has been holding its Kids Movie Day, hoping to give some of these children an opportunity to spend an unforgettable day outside the child care centers. At this year’s event, we invited a group of 80 lively children, from three different organizations: Caritas Macau, Cradle of Hope Association and Kin Wa Single Parent Families Mutual Support Center.

To the great joy of the kids, CESL Asia prepared thoughtful gift packages for each of the kids, containing food and drinks, stationeries and Hello Kitty plush toys, with some items generously sponsored by McDonald’s Macau. Up to now, through the Kids Movie Day, CESL Asia has brought over 230 children to Macau cinemas, with the involvement and participation of 30 members of the company’s Social Investment Team. We were able to provide a meaningful and unforgettable summer morning to our young friends, and at the same time improve our staff’s understanding, leadership and communication skills with the communities served by our company.

CESL Asia, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, is committed to enriching its staff’s knowledge, service skills and personal traits, inspiring a close relationship with the communities it serves and encouraging its employees to be active in seeking interaction. Our company desires to contribute to growing a better and more integrated society in Macau.

In 2000, CESL Asia introduced the non-profit “CESL Asia Social Investment” fund with an objective to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and physical well-being of the community and staff members. To fund these activities, each year the company grants a portion of its revenue and, in partnership with and additional contributions from its team members and other likeminded organizations, provides valuable resources in support of the objectives established in the Social Investment Program. The company is aiming to expand its Social Investment Team and continuing to take an active role in helping to grow the Macau community and the capabilities of CESL Asia’s team.