In 2023, the United Nations convened the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) on climate change, with goals that not only aspire to limit global warming to within 1.5 degrees Celsius through international negotiations but also to review the nationally determined contributions and carbon reduction progress made since the 2015 Paris Agreement. Furthermore, the conference aimed to encourage countries to make more proactive and ambitious commitments and actions.

The Taiwanese government has also responded to international climate change issues by amending laws to incorporate the net-zero emissions target by 2050, along with issuing policies and regulatory measures. In line with government policy and to leverage the positive impact of the financial market, our company has set a goal for net-zero emissions in scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, mapping out a series of proactive actions to promote greenhouse gas reduction measures and continuously implement concrete ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) plans.

• From reducing carbon footprints to digital services, driving net-zero sustainable competitiveness

Since 2020, Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC) has been continuously implementing green solutions, establishing an energy management system through a series of energy action plans such as replacing lighting equipment, controlling temperatures, reconstructing machine rooms, and increasing the usage rate of green electricity. These efforts are aimed at formulating concrete carbon reduction pathways. Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC) publishes an annual ESG sustainability report, which is verified by an impartial third party to ensure the credibility of its disclosures. Additionally, it offers a variety of digital services including TDCC's the e-Passbook app, eNotice, and an ESG IR platform, reducing paper usage and carbon emissions from transportation in the financial market and accelerating the layout of a digital service net-zero development blueprint.

• Extending care from within to the outside, with social inclusion as our mission

TDCC continues to reinvest its revenue into public welfare and financial education popularization programs, supporting projects related to the underprivileged, education, culture, and sports, allowing more people to share in the financial market's successes. Internally, the company is actively building a happy workplace, enhancing diverse career training programs for employees, promoting honest labor-management interactions, and fostering a family-friendly workplace environment, all of which have been widely recognized and acclaimed.

• Strengthen corporate governance to build sustainable operational resilience

In alignment with the Financial Supervisory Commission's efforts to ensure listed companies implement ESG-related policies, our company has not only established a Sustainable Development Committee but also devised a sustainable development strategy blueprint, while simultaneously enhancing corporate information transparency. Additionally, we have integrated an international cybersecurity framework to strengthen collective defense in cybersecurity and digital identity verification, safeguarding investors' rights and asset security.

TDCC has long adhered to the core principle of "benefiting others for the common good." Under the ESG development vision and strategy, it strengthens digital finance and implements inclusive finance to improve accessibility to financial services. At the same time, it is committed to building a comprehensive and robust infrastructure, deepening diverse green services, and working hand in hand with regulatory authorities and market participants towards ESG sustainable development, fulfilling Taiwan's sustainable development goals.