Annual Report 2019

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT (CONTINUED) China Merchants China Direct Investments Limited Annual Report 2019 70 SOCIAL COMMITMENT (CONTINUED) Anti-corruption The Company and the Investment Manager are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards of openness, uprightness and accountability and all Directors of the Company and the Investment Manager and all staff of the Investment Manager are expected to observe the highest standards of ethical, personal and professional conduct. In addition to the guidelines on anti-bribery and anti-corruption, the Company and the Investment Manager have issued relevant whistle-blowing procedures and have conducted ongoing review of the effectiveness of the risk management and internal control systems on a regular basis. There were no non-compliance cases noted in relation to corruption related laws and regulations during the year 2019. Community Investment In respect of community investment, the Company and the Investment Manager strive to be a part of the communities, to serve and contribute by promoting corporate social responsibility. The core values include: ‧ showing love, to give hope and to support the disadvantaged; ‧ encouraging compassion and empathy in the Investment Manager’s employees; ‧ fostering a sense of community within the Company and the Investment Manager; and ‧ empowering through education.