To keep the operations of TSC in line with international trends, we refer to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as corresponding to the company's major theme, goals and policies to have a comprehensive and sustainable business advantages in a rapidly changing environment.
Sustainability Aspects: Stepping Toward Sustainable Governance
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
2024 Goals and Achievements |
→There were no incidents concerning privacy violation and data leakage. →In January 2024, a centralized training course titled 'Practical Audit of Personal Data File Security' was organized; in March, personnel were assigned to attend the '2024 Personal Data Protection Training for Regulated Industries' held by the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs; and in July, the 2024 Taiwan Sugar Corporation Personal Data Protection Task Force Meeting was convened.
→In 2024, the results of board member performance evaluation all reached “Outstanding.” Directors continue to participate in advanced courses concerning corporate governance. (accomplished) →All Board members met the government’s required training hours. Each director, including the Acting Chairman, completed an average of over 9.06 hours of training in courses related to corporate governance.
→The Ministry of Economic Affairs outsourced the evaluation of corporate governance, and the result was “excellent.” In March 2025, the corporate rating was upgraded by Taiwan Ratings to long-term "twAA" and short-term "twA-1+," with a "stable" outlook. Each unit is required to organize at least 2 anti-corruption activities (such as integrity promotion, community involvement, administrative transparency) annually to establish a culture of honesty and integrity. (accomplished) →In 2024, a total of 31 anti-corruption awareness events were held, with 1,244 participants. Additionally, 15 community engagement activities were organized, attracting 2,393 participants. To conduct a corruption risk assessment for each unit at least once a year. (accomplished) →Corruption-related risk assessments have been carried out on 17 units under its jurisdiction, accounting for 100% of all the operating bases of TSC. No major corruption risk cases occurred in 2024.
→Held more than 4 sessions of general education training on cybersecurity and required all employees to obtain at least 3 hours of training. In addition, social engineering drills are conducted every six months to strengthen employees’ awareness of information security. Two email social engineering drills were carried out in accordance with the 2024 TSC Social Engineering Drill Plan to raise employees’ awareness of social engineering techniques. Those failing assessments would receive focused follow-up education and guidance by their departments. The Company’s internal control and manufacturer contract terms are revised on a rolling basis in accordance with the amendments of the Personal Data Protection Act . (accomplished) →There were no amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act in 2024, so the Company has not amended the relevant internal control and contract terms. |
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Sustainability Aspects - Building Climate Resilience
Goal 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
Goal 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 13 – Climate Action
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→In 2024, the Dalin Biotechnology Plant achieved an annual water savings of approximately 224 metric tonnes.
→The wastewater reuse and recovery rate of the Dalin Biotechnology Factory was 90.50% in 2024.
→In 2024, the installation of 1.25MW was completed.The cumulative installation of solar photovoltaic facilities has reached 543.64MW, including 17.08MW of rooftop equipment, 99.95MW of floating PV energy generation equipment (detention ponds), 426.61MW of ground-mounted (including low-fertility agricultural land).
→In 2024, a total of 10.6378 million KWh of electricity was generated using biogas (excluding certificates) and agricultural waste resources such as bagasse.
→In 2024, heat pumps were installed in orchid greenhouses covering a total area of 15,743 square meters.
→As of the end of 2024, 11 electric vehicle fast charging stations have been installed at existing gas stations, and 69 battery swap stations have been set up. Starting from July 1, 2023, the government implemented a new regulation requiring newly installed EV charging stations to obtain VPC certification, resulting in the failure to achieve the charging station installation target in 2024. TSC expects to complete it in 2025.
→As of the end of 2024, 8,118 metric tonnes of discarded oyster shells were made into oyster shell powder. →The percentage of waste recycling reached 99.38%, a 0.07% increase compared with 2023(99.31%).
→Organized a total of 528 sessions of green meetings. Note: "Green meetings " refers to conducting meetings via video conferencing instead of in-person gatherings, thereby reducing carbon emissions from personnel transportation.
→Promoting energy conservation and carbon reduction has resulted in approximately 56,587.824GJ of energy savings and a reduction of about 3,517.24 metric tonnes of CO2e emissions.
→In 2024, TSC continued to cultivate trees and cooperate with the Pingtung Branch of Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency in the "Carbon Sink Project Demonstration Area in the Core Management Area of the Linhousilin Forest Park". The 20-year project is expected to achieve a total reduction of 3,722 metric tonnes. However, the cooperation project has been suspended due to the amendment of the "Regulations for Greenhouse Gas Emission Offset Management" to the "Regulations for Voluntary Emission Reduction Project Management" and the insufficient capacity of domestic inspection agencies.
→In 2024, the greenhouse gas emissions from the Xiaogang Plant of the Sugar Business Division were approximately 60,435 metric tonnes of CO₂e. |
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Sustainability Aspects - Leveraging Natural Capital
Goal 2 – Zero Hunger
Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 15 – Life on Land
2024 Goals and Achievements |
→The pesticide usage per harvested area was approximately 12.96 kg/hectare, an increase of about 2.05% from 2023 (12.70 kg/hectare). This was mainly due to the direct impact of several typhoons such as Shantuoer in 2024, causing floods in the sugarcane fields and loss of some soil and pesticides. Pesticides had to be reapplied, resulting in higher usage.
→The actual cultivated area in 2024 was 526.62 hectares. This was mainly due to the increase in the area of farmland released for cooperative operation and the expropriation of land for science parks, which has reduced the area of leisure land and led to decreased green manure cultivation area.
→In 2024, a total of 110,108.92 metric tonnes of bagasse was produced. Among this, 66,164.51 metric tonnes were used as boiler fuel for power generation, producing 9.934 million kilowatt-hours (KWh) of electricity. The remaining 43,944.41 metric tonnes of bagasse were recycled and reused for composting or as animal feed.
→Organized 3 sessions of firefly ecological education and release activity, with a total of 105 participants. |
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Sustainability Aspects - Creating Social Value
Goal 1 – No Poverty
Goal 2 – Zero Hunger
Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being
Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
2024 Goals and Achievements |
→In 2024, the total amount of subsidies for public welfare activities amounted to about NTD 4.749 million. In 2024, due to the lack of neighborly activities such as purchasing local agricultural products, the subsidy amount did not reach the expected target.
→In 2024, a total of 135 public welfare activities were organized.
→In 2024, one violation related to non-compliance with food labeling regulations was reported and has since been fully rectified.
→In 2024, we organized 5 health food promotional events.
→As of 2024, we have obtained cumulative 10 (12 health claims) health food certifications.
→The retail price of sugar remained at NTD 36/kg; to stabilize pig prices, 9,327 pigs were allocated for supply and demands in 2024.
→The related expenditure of all business units totaled NTD 84,515 thousand.
→100% of feeding of green feed.
→100% compliant of no sulfonamides, no clenbuterol, no hormones and no growth hormones.
→Organized 1 session of quality management education and training, with an estimated participants of 35.
→The amount of R&D expenses invested reached NTD 39,151 thousand, which was due to the suspension of some research plans to stay in line with market trends.
→Had a dedicated person in charge of customer service for timely response. The 2024 customer satisfaction survey scored 97.31 points, 0.62 points increase compared with 2023
→In 2024, we organized 5 health food promotional events.
→As of 2024, we have obtained cumulative 10 (12 health claims) health food certifications. |
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Sustainability Aspects - Taking Care of Taiwan Sugar Corporation Partners
Goal 5 – Gender Equality
Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
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→In 2024, a total of 13 classes with a blended model integrating physical instruction, video conferencing, and online courses were offered, with a total of 3,109 trainees, accounting for 99.90% of all employees, and an average training time of 2.51 hours.
→In order to expand the effectiveness of the employee assistance program and help employees solve problems related to their work, life and health, we provided guidance to each unit to build an "Employee Care Group" with 133 care group members and established 65 employee care resources to provide immediate assistance to employees when they encounter problems, with a total of 47 people receiving the assistance.
→In 2024, 4,234 people were benefited (medical subsidies, injury and illness condolence money, health check-up subsidies, subsidies for TSC-owned tourist attractions, subsidies for recreational facilities, childbirth and education subsidies, emergency relief and loans, and medical insurance payments, etc.), with an amount of approximately NTD 21.23 million.
→A total of 69 labor-management conferences were held in 2024, and all proposals were immediately responded for smooth and good labor-management communication.
→In 2024, there were 2 occupational accidents involving non-employee workers (contractors).
→Organized a total of 146 sessions of disaster prevention education and emergency response drills, with a total of 2,381 participants. →A total of 126 education and training sessions were conducted, with a total of 4,221 participants.
→Planned the “Execution of Abnormal Workload-trigger Disorders Management Plans.” In 2024, all of the units completed 98 consultation sessions, with a total of 476 people. →The employees informed of major abnormalities in the health checkups would receive re-inspection notice for the return visit within 10 working days, and a total of 282people paid return visits. |
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