Jardine Matheson

This Saturday, Jardines will join millions across the globe for #EarthHour2025. We are proud to be a part of this annual environmental movement. At our workplaces, we have implemented energy-saving practices including installing energy-efficient lights and optimising process systems and equipment. Our colleagues are also encouraged to take part in this meaningful initiative in their own ways, and practise good sustainability habits in their day-to-day lives. Join us in celebrating the #BiggestHourforEarth #Jardines #JardineMatheson #SustainabilityatJardines 

What an exciting morning hosting our annual Jardines' Strategic Direction, bringing together leaders from across the Group to talk about our enhanced focus on our role as an engaged, long-term investor. In our panel discussion, we heard from Janine Feng who joined the Jardines Board in 2023 as Independent Non-Executive Director, on how we can learn from Private Equity to drive shareholder value. Stephen Gore, Chief Investment Officer of Jardine Matheson, provided an overview of the importance of Total Shareholder Returns, and outlined our investment approach and criteria. I was then joined by Lucy Zhou, Chief Financial Officer of Jardine Engineering Corporation, who moderated an insightful Q&A session. It was great to connect once again with our senior leaders and colleagues. We are on a journey as we and our businesses evolve. The future is encouraging. 

Jardines recently hosted the 2025 Health and Safety Workshop, bringing together 80 colleagues across our portfolio companies to exchange ideas and build on a culture of safety at the workplace. Matthew Bland, Group Director and General Counsel, delivered the opening remark to kick off the event, followed by guest speakers including Gary Grant, Managing Principal from Grant Management Consultants, Andy LO, Advisor to IOSH, and Freddy Lee, CFA, Chief Group Audit and Risk Advisory at PT Astra International Tbk, to share their collective insights and promote best practices in health and safety.   “Building on collective insights from various industries and markets, the Health and Safety workshop provided a valuable platform for participants from Group companies to share, collaborate, and learn. Through active engagement and discussions, the workshop highlighted best practices in health and safety, contributing to the promotion of a culture of safety in the workplace,” says Michelle Tao, Head of Group Audit and Risk Management.   Check out the highlights!   #Jardines #JardineMatheson

The Jardine-HKU Scholarship is now open for applications. If you are a local full-time undergraduate student at The University of Hong Kong, we invite you to apply this full-ride scholarship. Applications close 31 May 2025.    The Jardine-HKU Scholarship aims to nurture and support local HKU students in becoming future leaders dedicated to positively impacting their communities. Established in 2022 by the Jardine Foundation to celebrate 40 years of supporting education, the scholarship has since awarded 40 scholars.   For more details, please visit > https://lnkd.in/grQ8mRPk #Jardines #JardineMatheson #JardineFoundation

Jardines delivered a resilient performance in 2024, benefitting from the sector and geographic diversity of its portfolio. See highlights from the announcement below: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 • Underlying net profit 11% lower at US$1.47bn (1% lower excluding Hongkong Land impairments) • Record Astra contribution, reinforced by increased JM stake in JC&C (+6.7%) • Strong recovery at DFI, offset by lower earnings from Zhongsheng • New Hongkong Land strategy; portfolio simplifications at DFI and JC&C; increased JM stake in Mandarin Oriental (+7.8%) • Group net borrowings US$1.1bn lower at US$7.3bn (gearing 1% down at 14%) • Parent free cashflow up 12% to US$875m • Full year dividend held at US$2.25 per share Read the full announcement here > https://lnkd.in/ggHsuDv9 #Jardines #JardineMatheson 

On International Women's Day, our Jardines colleagues came together to celebrate women and promote awareness, empathy and actionable change towards inclusivity.   We welcomed Grace Cheng from Agewhale, who gave a keynote on the hardships faced by caregivers in Hong Kong and provided colleagues with practical eldercare resources. Colleagues also took part in a DIY jewellery workshop which supports underprivileged single mothers, an IWD-themed pop-quiz, and an interactive menstrual-pain and labour simulation provided by Excellent Moon, offering participants a deeper understanding of these experiences.   At Jardines, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that fosters growth and achievement for all. Check out the highlights here and join us celebrating #IWD25!   #Jardines #JardineMatheson #InternationalWomensDay

The Jardine Foundation Scholarship 2025 Postgraduate Studies for Universities of Oxford and Cambridge is open for applications until 31 March.   The Jardine Foundation Scholarship offers full-ride, bond-free scholarship for aspiring scholars who are committed to contributing positively to their communities. Since its inception, over 430 scholarships have been awarded to outstanding students from 11 regions across Asia.   Application materials are available on respective colleges’ websites, and submissions are made to the colleges. For more information, visit www.jardine-foundation.org.    #Jardines #JardineMatheson

Last week, Raymond C., Chief People & Culture Officer at Jardine Matheson, spoke at the South China Morning Post SCMP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit 2025 on 'Fostering Belonging: The Key to Employee Well-being and Organisational Success'.    The panel explored the connection between inclusivity, employee well-being, and its influence on overall organisational success. Raymond spoke on the importance of creating a supportive workplace, offering practical advice for fostering a sense of belonging, highlighting the Group’s IE&D initiatives, and emphasising the importance of cultivating strong people managers.    At Jardines, we believe we all play a role in building an environment where we can thrive.   #Jardines #JardineMatheson

Happy Lunar New Year from Jardines. May the Year of the Snake bring you joy, health and prosperity.   #Jardines #JardineMatheson

We welcomed the arrival of the Year of the Wood Snake with our annual Jardines Spring Lunch. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to come together with colleagues here in Hong Kong, acknowledge our accomplishments from the past year, and look ahead to the year to come. Wood is a symbol of growth, and when combined with the Snake's wisdom and meticulous and patient nature, it supports the idea of stability and steady transformation. At Jardines, we wholeheartedly embrace this combination of self-reflection and continued evolution. On behalf of Jardine Matheson, I extend my wishes for a joyous Lunar New Year filled with prosperity and success.