Energy and Environmental Sustainability
As a financial services company, the Company’s overall direct consumption of materials and carbon emissions are relatively low compared to other industries. As the Company does not engage in the production or manufacture of physical products for sale, there is no use of raw materials, transportation of goods, or application of recycled raw materials, nor does it involve issues related to product or packaging recycling. Accordingly, the direct environmental impact of its operations is relatively limited.
Nevertheless, the Company fully recognizes that corporate operations are closely linked to sustainable development of society. Upholding the principle of environmental stewardship, the Company actively responds to and implements energy conservation, carbon reduction, and ecological protection initiatives, with the goal of building a green workplace. Through concrete measures and continuous improvement programs, the Company seeks to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the consumption of paper, water resources, and various forms of energy.
With the advancement of technology and the widespread adoption of information services, and in order to meet customers’ demand for more convenient and efficient financial services, the Company has actively promoted digital transformation and electronic services. The Company provides real-time market information, economic indicators, and professional analyses on its website, while supporting access via multiple mobile devices, thereby implementing smart financial services as a means to achieve low-carbon and sustainable development.
In recent years, our company's operational scale has been continuously expanding, and the number of employees has been steadily increasing. However, through effective energy-saving and carbon reduction measures, the overall consumption of direct materials, water, electricity, and carbon emissions have been effectively controlled. The main operational needs of the company include procurement and maintenance of information equipment, construction and renovation projects, procurement of materials related to operational business facilities, and building operations and maintenance. To implement green procurement, we prioritize local suppliers in Taiwan and at our operational locations, ensuring supply chain stability and localization, thereby promoting local economic development. We comprehensively promote e-energy saving, waste reduction, and resource recycling and reuse, changing colleagues' daily operations to instill environmental awareness.
- The office environment is designed with simplicity and practicality in mind, following a lightweight decoration principle. Building materials are chosen primarily for their environmental certification to reduce harmful air pollutants.
- Partitions, desks, and filing cabinets are all designed to be disassembled and reassembled, allowing for recycling and reuse to avoid resource waste.
- Office lighting mainly uses energy-saving fixtures and anti-glare lamps or grilles to enhance indoor lighting efficiency.
- Implement office lighting control by zones, and turn off unnecessary lights promptly.
- Install small air conditioning units to replace large units during off-peak times.
- Regularly have contractors clean and maintain the air conditioning systems to improve cooling efficiency and extend the lifespan of the equipment.
- Enhance the promotion of water-saving measures and cherish water resources.
- Water dispensers are controlled by a time switch and are turned off after work hours or on holidays.
- Outsourced vendors regularly inspect and maintain water dispensers to ensure the safety of daily drinking water.
- Designate recycling areas in each office location to sort and recycle outdated information equipment, light tubes, toner cartridges, and other office supplies.
At the Taipei Head Office, a total of 97 lighting fixtures in the office area were replaced. The original fixtures using T5 14W × 4 lamps (56W) were upgraded to 38W LED panel lights, with a total investment of NT$121,250. It is preliminarily estimated that this upgrade can save approximately 4,148 kWh of electricity per year (based on 9 hours of daily operation), resulting in an estimated annual carbon reduction of about 2,053.26 kgCO₂e.
At the Taichung Branch Office, a total of 90 lighting fixtures in the office area were replaced. The original fixtures using T5 14W × 4 lamps (56W) were upgraded to 32W LED panel lights, with a total investment of NT$76,230. It is preliminarily estimated that this upgrade can save approximately 5,132 kWh of electricity per year (based on 9 hours of daily operation), resulting in an estimated annual carbon reduction of about 2,530.762 kgCO₂e.
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| Energy Savings (Calculation Formula Reference) |
24W * 90 lamps * 9 (hours) * 22 (workdays) * 12 (months) / 1000 = 5,132.16 | |||||||||
| Carbon Reduction Data (Calculation Formula Reference) |
5,132 kWh * 0.494 kgCO2e/kWh = 2,530.762 | |||||||||
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The Company has implemented a photocopier carbon reduction replacement project, under which certain toner-based photocopiers have been replaced with inkjet printers to reduce carbon emissions.
Preliminary estimates suggest that this initiative can save approximately 2,900 kWh of electricity annually, reducing carbon emissions by about 1.4355 metric tons of CO2e per year.
To reduce environmental impact and enhance corporate energy efficiency and carbon reduction performance, and in response to environmental protection and sustainable development goals, the Company replaced its outdated chillers using R22 refrigerant with high-efficiency energy-saving equipment utilizing R410 refrigerant, with a total investment of NT$3,074,400.
R410 refrigerant contains no chlorine and has zero ozone depletion potential, effectively reducing negative impacts on the environment. In addition, the new chillers adopt advanced technologies that significantly improve operational efficiency. This not only lowers energy consumption but also substantially reduces electricity usage, achieving notable energy-saving benefits.
Following the equipment upgrade, overall carbon emissions during operation have been further reduced, helping the Company achieve its carbon reduction targets. The project aligns with international carbon reduction trends and relevant regulations, and fully demonstrates the Company’s commitment to green sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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In 2025, the Company purchased a total of 99 computer hosts and 58 computer monitors, with a total expenditure of NT$1,992,805. All of the purchased equipment was selected from products certified with environmental labels, demonstrating the Company’s active commitment to promoting green procurement and environmental protection.
This procurement adheres to the company's sustainable development policy, prioritizing equipment that meets energy efficiency and environmental standards. By implementing such procurement strategies, the company not only effectively reduces carbon emissions but also demonstrates its commitment to a sustainable future.
