HONG KONG, March 25 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Otis Elevator Company (H.K.) Limited (Otis) was recognized for its continued commitment to community service with a Caring Company Award for the fifth consecutive year from the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS). A prestigious Five Consecutive Years Logo was also awarded to commemorate the important milestone. Otis is a part of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) , a Fortune top 500 global corporation. The Caring Company recognition program, introduced by HKCSS in 2002, aims to build a caring community by cultivating corporate citizenship and promoting strategic partnerships among the business, public and non-profit organizations. To be recognized, companies need to meet three criteria: Caring for the Community, Caring for Employees and Caring for the Environment. Otis earned this award by excelling in all three areas. Environmental protection has always been a key concern for Otis. The company is continually investing in research and development to improve performance while safeguarding the environment. Additionally, Otis maintains its momentum through its annual "Environment, Health and Safety Day", while the company's environmental management system and processes have helped to ensure the proper disposal of polluted materials and minimize its environmental footprint. The attainment of the ISO 14001 Environmental Protection Management System certification demonstrates Otis' environmental commitment.
