Climate Leadership
Towards Net-Zero Emissions
Climate change is complex, and presents a plethora of challenges and opportunities for ASEH that underscores the physical and transformational impacts to the company. Government legislation, new technology developments, evolving market demands, customer expectations, and natural disasters are some key factors that contribute to our gradual transformation into an operation focused on decarbonization. Over the years, we have successfully managed crises and transformed risks into opportunities. It is our hope to continuously expand ASEH’s low carbon footprint through our development of low-carbon solutions for the global market. In addition to our sustainability reports, we published the Climate and Environment Report in 2024 (integrating ASEH’s TCFD report with TNFD disclosures) that will allow more stakeholders to learn about our plans, milestones, and strategies towards net zero and preserving biodiversity.
To achieve our Science Based targets, we have proactively expanded the coverage of the product life cycle inventory with a primary focus on low-carbon products to identify carbon reduction hotspots while facilitating the use of renewable energy at the front-end of manufacturing, and requiring suppliers to provide low-carbon materials and energy efficient equipment. We have also taken the initiative to expand collaboration with the value chain to promote low carbon transport modes through technology sharing, cross-industry cooperation, and subsidies for sustainability projects. We also monitor the progress of our subsidiaries in achieving the reduction goals on a quarterly basis through an online management platform, and quarterly technical exchange meetings. Wherever necessary, we make meaningful adjustments to our phased targets on a rolling basis, and actively push beyond the status quo to achieve our reduction target plans together with our subsidiaries and the value chain.
Towards Net-Zero
In alignment with the SBTi net-zero goal, ASEH established a robust carbon reduction strategy focused on low-carbon products, as well as action plans that encompass investments in carbon credits, renewable energy, low-carbon transportation, and supply chain engagement. Our three major subsidiary groups will also actively increase the implementation of internal carbon pricing which further enhances our carbon reduction efforts. Recognizing the importance of driving the value chain’s transformation towards carbon reduction, we remain committed in our efforts to pave the way for the industry supply chain. Our objective is to achieve positive global impacts through initiatives such as technical cooperation with international clients and supporting local suppliers in enhancing their carbon management practices.
The ASE Environmental Protection and Sustainability Foundation is dedicated to promoting and implementing initiatives that advance environmental sustainability, guided by the company’s four sustainable development indicators: Low-carbon, Circular, Inclusive, and Collaborative. As the significance of carbon inventory continues to rise amidst global ESG trends, the accuracy and reliability of inventory data are key to meeting international net-zero regulatory standards and customer expectations. To mitigate the impacts of climate change, we have developed plans to establish the Carbon Verification Center, that will provide GHG verification services. The mission of the centre is to enhance the quality of Taiwan’s industry GHG inventory data, which will allow better identification of potential areas for improvement and the launching of reduction initiatives. We are hopeful that meaningful industry collaboration in this initiative will accelerate Taiwan’s journey towards net zero and create a more sustainable environment for all.
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