Greenhouse Gas Management
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Strategies, Methods and Goals for Greenhouse Gas Management
Strategies for Greenhouse Gas Management
Our company, as a component design firm without a semiconductor fabrication facility, primarily emits greenhouse gases through the electricity and water consumption associated with air conditioning and office lighting. We have implemented various strategies to manage these emissions, including the use of nighttime shutdowns for certain lighting and air conditioning systems. We control air conditioning temperature settings and operating hours, promote turning off lights when not in use, encourage water conservation to enhance water recycling efficiency, and have adopted policies such as paperless electronic signatures.
In our commitment to achieving resource sustainability, waste management is a key focus. We prioritize waste reduction in the production process, followed by considerations for reuse, and only then do we address disposal. For waste disposal, our company carefully selects vendors for waste removal, treatment, and recycling to minimize environmental impact. We actively work towards waste reduction and increased recycling to mitigate environmental risks.
Due to the primary greenhouse gas emissions arising from electricity and water consumption related to air conditioning and office lighting, the annual emissions are positively correlated with the number of employees. Our company, through advocacy and the promotion of energy-saving policies, sets an annual goal of a 1% reduction in electricity consumption. We actively implement energy-saving and carbon reduction measures, continually assess and update energy-efficient equipment to decrease energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets
Budget and Plan for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction- Advocate habits of turning off lights when not in use and saving water.
- Purchase office equipment and peripherals, giving priority to products with eco-labels or energy-saving labels.
- Set computers and office equipment to automatically enter low-power sleep mode when not in use, and turn off the power when not needed for an extended period to reduce standby power consumption.
- Before photocopying, confirm the required paper size and the number of copies needed to avoid unnecessary copying, saving paper and electricity.
- Develop paperless data archiving and continuously digitize approval forms. The company has been using electronic invoices since January 1, 2019, to reduce paper usage.
- Promote taking the stairs for exercise.
- Turn off all lights during lunch break to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Lead by example starting from all levels of management to create a company-wide culture of energy-saving and carbon reduction.
- Since the fiscal year 2019, the company has initiated a comprehensive replacement of office lighting equipment, switching to LED fixtures.
Our company aims to provide high-efficiency products with low energy consumption and minimal pollution in product design. We consistently use low-pollution consumables to reduce our environmental impact.
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Inventory and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Darjung Integrated Circuit has initiated greenhouse gas (GHG) management and completed the 2024 carbon inventory. By identifying major emission sources, collecting activity data, and compiling emission records, the Company has successfully gained a clear understanding of its carbon footprint. Following the ISO 14064-1 standard for GHG inventory, we strive to enhance energy efficiency and remain committed to continuously reducing carbon emissions.
In 2024, the Company did not emit any ozone-depleting substances (ODS), and all related monitoring values complied with applicable regulations. Since the GHG inventory system had not yet been implemented in 2023, and the boundaries and scopes differed from those in 2024, direct comparison with the previous year is challenging.
By implementing measures such as turning off selected lighting and air conditioning at night, controlling air conditioning temperature and operating schedules, promoting habits like switching off lights and conserving water, and adopting paperless electronic approval processes, the Company has established management strategies with five-year reduction targets. Our goal is to keep the average annual growth rate of greenhouse gas emissions below 5% by 2026 to mitigate the impacts of climate change. In 2025, we aim to achieve a 1% reduction in both carbon emissions and water consumption.
The Company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory covers both the Hsinchu and Zhonghe offices. The GHG emissions statistics for the past two years are as follows:：Item \ Year 2024 2023 Emissions (tCO₂e) Emission Intensity
(tCO₂e / Total Revenue))Emissions (tCO₂e) Emission Intensity
(tCO₂e / Total Revenue)Scope 1 – Direct emissions 4.4258 0.0167 - - Category 2: Energy Indirect Emissions 266.7222 1.0040 252.63 0.9509 Category 3: Transportation 439.9566 1.6560 - - Category 4: Use of Sold Products 76.4067 0.2876 - - Total 787.5113 2.9642 252.63 0.9509
In 2024, the Company’s greenhouse gas emissions and total water consumption decreased by 1% compared with 2023. Moving forward, we will continue to set an annual reduction target of 1% to achieve sustainable operations.
- Note 1: Direct emissions (Category 1), refer to emissions directly from sources owned or controlled by the Company. Energy indirect emissions (Category 2) refer to indirect greenhouse gas emissions resulting from purchased electricity, heat, or steam. Other indirect emissions (Categories 3 and 4) are emissions generated from the Company’s activities that are not energy indirect emissions, but come from sources owned or controlled by other entities.
- Note 2: The scope of direct and energy indirect emissions data should follow the schedule stipulated in Article 4-1, Paragraph 2 of the “Operational Procedures for the Preparation and Submission of Sustainability Reports by Listed Companies” issued by the Taiwan Stock Exchange (hereinafter referred to as the Procedures). Information on other indirect emissions may be disclosed voluntarily.
- Note 3: Greenhouse gas inventory standard: ISO 14064-1, issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- Note 4: Greenhouse gas emission intensity is calculated based on revenue (NT$ million).
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