Environmental

Vision
Minimize the footprint of the company and the value chain using the latest IoT and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, not only reducing their environmental impact but also creating a more comfortable and beautiful ecosystem
Related Zetta Connected theme: Minimizing Footprint
Primary SDGs addressed: 7/12/13
Secondary SDG addressed: 6/14/15
Material topics addressed: Climate change mitigation and adaptation, green operations, green applications, and the circular economy
Major stakeholders addressed: Competent authorities/Employees/Communities & NGOs/Customers/Rating agencies/Media/Suppliers/Shareholders & Investors/dd>

Key Results of and Performance in 2021

  • Made the CDP Leadership again, the only telecom company in Taiwan to secure the honor
  • Received a perfect score in two indicators in the environmental category from DJSI: Environmental disclosure; environmental policy and management system
  • Renewable energy equipment installed capacity of 12.46 MW, capable of generating an estimated 7.618 million kWh of power per year; system will provide 20 years of green energy
  • Obtained 7,472 renewable energy certificates
  • Total tap water consumption down 14.85% in 2021 compared to 2017
  • 23.3% of cloud IDC's energy consumption comes from renewable energy
  • Renewable energy accounts for at least 1.4% of all energy consumption
  • Reduction of total non-recyclable waste by 34.37% compared to 2017
  • Reduction of energy intensity by 63.07% compared with 2016
  • Green Power for Charity Project raised NT$2.51 million for Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation to purchase 48.8 kWh solar panel.

2022 Goals

  • The 2022 carbon emission target is 0.5% lower than the actual carbon emission
  • 23% of cloud IDC's energy consumption comes from renewable energy
  • Renewable energy accounts for at least 2.0% of total electricity use
  • Reduction of energy intensity by 63% compared with 2016
  • Reduction of total non-recyclable waste by 16% compared to 2017

2025 Goals

  • The 2025 carbon emission target is 2% lower than the actual carbon emission
  • 50% of cloud IDC's energy consumption comes from renewable energy
  • Renewable energy accounts for 10% of all energy consumption
  • Reduction of energy intensity by 67% compared with 2016
  • Reduction of total non-recyclable waste by 25% compared to 2017