Macao, 22 August 2014 – To Bring an enjoyable summer to local kids, CESL Asia held the ‘Kid’s Movie Day’, together with volunteers from its Social Investment Team to invite 80 kids to enjoy the animated movie ‘Planes 2: Fire & Rescue’, ahead of a lunch filled with fun at McDonald’s restaurant in Macau Science Center.

The fourth ‘Kid’s Movie Day’ was to extend love and joy to those less fortunate kids from Cradle of Hope Association, Caritas Family Services, ECF Macau Fellowship Orphanage, ‘Mong-Ha’ Children and Youth Home and Centro de Apoio A Familia ‘Kin Wa’.

To continue the success of this initiative, CESL Asia invited McDonald’s Macau to take part in this socially worthy program. Led by the President and CEO, Mr. Antonio Trindade, together with the company’s directors, the Social Investment Team had great fun with the kids who gladly received free lunch and gifts sponsored by McDonald’s Macau. The corporation further delighted the already excited kids with the presence of Ronald McDonald’s at the lunch, entertaining them with magic tricks and games. Everyone had an unforgettable experience on that day.

CESL Asia has always shown attentive care to local youngsters who are the mainstay of the city’s better future. Its Social Investment Program does not only prove its leading role in local works of benevolence among its counterparts but also helps better the company’s internal community environment, paving the way for the company’s sustainable business fruits shared by its staff too.

Macau, 20 July 2014 - Macau Special Olympics hosted its 2014 CESL Asia & MSO Bocce Game Event over the Sunday at its headquarter, attracting more than 120 participants in total. The organiser expressed hopes that, through the bocce game, mentally-challenged people or students with special education needs were encouraged to engage in sports activities believed to be conducive to their self-discovery of talents and interests.

The bocce game welcomed mentally-challenged people from local special schools, sheltered workshops, caring centres and residential cares as well as their parents. Participants enjoyed the game in groups based on their ages and skills with delights. Volunteers from CESL Asia interacted with the game players with enthusiasm throughout the bocce game, adding to the enormous joy on that day.

In support of the development of social works for years, CESL Asia launched its “CESL Asia Social Investment” fund in 2000 for the social vulnerable group in the city. With the sponsorship by CESL Asia, the bocce game embodied the group’s long-standing support for the local sport development of people with mental disabilities and also the relentless contribution in building a harmonious society.

Present at the game were also representatives and guests respectively from CESL Asia, Macau Sport Development Board, Education and Youth Affairs Bureau and Sports Committee, who joined the award presentation later.

Macau, 28 April 2014 – ‘CESL Asia and Friends Invitational Charity Football Tournament’ was successfully held at Hac Sa Park football field on 26 April, with a total of six participating units including Financial Services Bureau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Be-1, Consulate-General of Portugal in Macau and Hong Kong, Administration of Airports Ltd and CESL Asia. The Tournament was generously sponsored by Macau Coca-Cola Beverage Co. Ltd. and assisted by the student volunteers from Cheng Yu Tung College of University of Macau. All the above units made the charitable event possible.

After several rounds of fierce competition, the championship went to Consulate-General of Portugal in Macau and Hong Kong. The tournament raised a total of MOP 50,000. Mr. Antonio Trindade, the President & CEO of CESL Asia was honoured to present a check to Mr. Hetzer Siu, the CEO of the Macao Special Olympics.

The objective of the charitable tournament is to raise funds for the ‘Sensory Integration Treatment Plan’ of Macau Special Olympics and, at the same time, to draw the attention of different sectors in Macau to local disadvantaged children. The treatment plan helps children with developmental delay, attention deficits, autism, hyperactivity, dyslexia, and other special educational needs. In accordance with the individual needs of children, the treatment plan can provide tailor-make assessments and trainings, which aim to improve self-care, social adaption and learning abilities. The treatment and assessment items include enhancing small muscles, visual spatial concepts, social skills, and motor sensory integration skills, among other things.

CESL Asia wishes to connect with other renowned organizations which share the company’s interest in caring for the underprivileged in society. CESL Asia encourages employees to
participate in sports events not only for their own health benefits, but also for the opportunity to connect with those with intellectual disabilities by expressing acceptance and promoting equality. Such acts reflect CESL’s corporate social responsibility and help intellectually disabled individuals integrate into our community.

Macau, 14 April 2014 – CESL Asia and its Social Investment team have been actively participating in social responsibility activities in Macau for many years. This time they offered a helping hand in maintaining Macau’s blood bank. Mr. Antonio Trindade, the President & CEO of CESL Asia, led its Social Investment team members to the Macao Blood Transfusion Service Centre for blood donation on 12th April.

Mr. Antonio Trindade stated that he hopes to encourage their staff to make blood donation a habit for saving lives. More than 20 Social Investment Team members joined the blood donation which was the first time for many of them. Thanks to encouragement from the management, they were very excited in taking part in this meaningful activity.

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. Each year, CESL Asia in partnership with its team members and other likeminded organizations provides valuable resources in support of the objectives established in the Social Investment Program. The company aims to expand its Social Investment Team and continues taking an active role in supporting the development of the community in Macau.

Macau, 26 March 2014 – CESL Asia, a Macau company that distinguishes itself for developing local talent to provide world-class green service solutions, has been working with clients and partners to foster a greener society, introducing innovative and environmentally friendly solutions that help to minimize the environmental impact arising from businesses activities. For the company, to think out-of-the-box is critical to respond to the local market’s opportunities and because it's market leadership — even relevance — is only attainable if the company remains innovative in introducing higher value additions to their green services as well as if it reinforces its credentials with the increased investment in the development of it’s people to allow them to grow to their highest career potential while the company and Macau thrive.

Between 27 and 29 March, the company is going to be at the MIECF 2014 (Macau International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition) presenting its services, latest investments and strategies that have been promoting the sustainable development of Macau and surrounding communities. Following the tradition of inviting their business associates from outside of Macau to showcase at the MIECF their technologies and their joint cooperation with CESL Asia, Tongfang Environment Co., Ltd, the well reputed and one of the leading engineering, technology conglomerates from the PRC, will join CESL Asia to promote their environmental engineering solutions and proposals for Macau.

Mr. Antonio Trindade, the Chairman of the Board of CESL Asia, emphasizes; “when our company promotes its services as Green, sustainable solutions that are most suitable for our clients and for the development of Macau, we are not just promoting the latest technology nor is this merely fashionable business talk or a sort of marketing flag. Our services are designed to be a combination of the best suited technology offers from all over the World and the best local services capabilities — that we provide by local talented professionals with well developed service skills — that delivers the highest and best value solution to our clients in Macau, a resources challenged city with the largest, most intense and sophisticated market for leisure services”. Macau’s fierce competition for its limited resources, combined with a consensual outlook for continued economic growth and government policies advocating economic diversification and regional integration, “are urging us to develop new business solutions” and increase “our investment in further developing our people’s knowledge and their service skills in areas complementary to the core business of our clients in the dominant sectors of Public Services, leisure, gaming and retail”.

The Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning consultancy, energy and technical services for both public and private sectors, managing the most critical environmental infrastructures in Macau. CESL Asia is currently responsible for the operation and maintenance of technical and energy facilities at the Macau International Airport, Galaxy Macau resort, City of Dreams Macau, Altira Macau, Wynn Macau and the Macau Peninsular Wastewater Treatment Plant, among many others.

The greenhouse gas emissions in Macau are mainly attributed to transportation and electricity consumption. The company estimates that, in the last 5 years the energy savings from the services provided by CESL Asia and implemented together with its clients, have eliminated around 17,300 tons of greenhouse gas emission, the approximate equivalent to planting 727,900 units of 5 meters high trees.

Last year CESL Asia was distinguished with the Excellence award on Environmental Performance, in the Business Awards 2013, for implementing practices, services and solutions which significantly reduce the environmental harm and foster resources saving. As a green company, CESL Asia has been introducing environmental friendly practices, such as the replacement of all the office lighting to LED lighting system and the installation of seven air purifiers, which led to the saving of more than 30% in CESL Asia’s office electricity consumption.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.