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SE Directory lists 713 social enterprises, which the proportion of private operating organisations has increased, reflecting the importance of both business and social sustainability
The Social Enterprise Directory (SE Directory), managed by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) since 2007, serves as a platform to connect local social enterprises (SEs) with customers and promote their products and services to a wider audience. As of April 2023, the directory listed 713 SE units operated by 381 organisations. Among these, approximately 60% were private entities, while the remaining consisted of charitable organisations exempt from tax under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance. Over the years, the proportion of SE units operated by private entities has significantly increased from 15.5% at the earliest. This trend reflects a growing recognition among entrepreneurs that maximising profits for shareholders is not the sole objective, and contributing to the sustainability of society holds equal importance.
2023-10-24SE Directory 2023/24 Figures
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) manages the Social Enterprise Directory (SE Directory) to connect local social enterprises (SEs) with customers and promote their products and services to a wider audience. As of April 2023, the directory listed 713 SE units run by 381 organisations. Of these, 149 were charitable organisation exempt from tax under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, about 40% of the total.
2023-06-02
Social Enterprise Business Centre Promotes Responsible Procurement
Recently, social responsibility is gaining importance in society. Many corporates take social value into account in their procurement process and even set up or adjust its own responsible procurement policy. Yet, the policies of certain companies are limited to environmental protection. Therefore, responsible procurement is not commonly formulated in Hong Kong.
2022-11-15SE Directory 2022/23 – SE Figure
Social Enterprise Business Centre (SEBC) compiles the Social Enterprise Directory (SE Directory) every year. As of April of 2022, there were 711 social enterprise (SE) units, reflecting a 7.9% increase from the previous year. These SE units were run by 368 organisations. 147 (39.9%) of them are charitable organisation (i.e. exempt from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance), while 221 (60.1%) are not.
2022-09-08