CMSK(SZ:001979) Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-09-23 09:37Company Overview - China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Shekou") was established in 1979 and is a comprehensive urban and park development service provider [1] - As the flagship enterprise of the real estate and park sector under China Merchants Group, the company provides integrated solutions for urban development and industrial upgrading [1] - As of the end of 2024, Shekou's total assets amount to 860.309 billion yuan, with operations covering over 100 cities and regions globally, serving more than 10 million customers [1] Sustainable Practices - Shekou is committed to preserving the original natural ecology of green spaces, prioritizing the protection of water sources, arable land, forest land, and urban green spaces [2] - The company responds to international initiatives such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), aiming to achieve biodiversity protection and sustainable use in its core business activities [2] Community Engagement Project - The "Little Ecological Engineer" volunteer project is an innovative community ecological initiative launched in collaboration with Harbin Institute of Technology, supported by Shekou's volunteer program [2] - The project, planned to start in 2025, will guide local youth in understanding, designing, and building habitat gardens, integrating ecological elements with community service [2] - The core component, the habitat garden, will serve multiple functions including wildlife habitat, recreation, carbon sequestration, rainwater management, natural education, and health benefits [2] Educational and Economic Benefits - The project involves youth in community ecological construction, extending environmental education from the classroom to practical applications, fostering ecological awareness across generations [3] - Utilizing existing green spaces in the Whale Mountain Villa community reduces costs related to land and materials, while deep community involvement lowers labor costs [3] - The rainwater management feature of the habitat garden can reduce maintenance costs for community drainage systems, enhancing community cohesion, brand recognition, and asset value, thus converting ecological benefits into economic value [3] Expert Commentary - Shekou has demonstrated excellence in green and environmentally friendly practices, accelerating the construction of low-carbon buildings and contributing positively to urban sustainable development [4]