Message from The Chairman
At COP29, held in 2024 in Azerbaijan, a unified global carbon credit market mechanism and the target for power grid decarbonization were established. In line with the international decarbonization trend, Taiwan has also entered the era of “carbon pricing” with the implementation of carbon fees in 2025 as stipulated in Article 28 of the Climate Change Response Act. In response to the global net-zero transition, TDCC became the world’s first securities depository institution to achieve carbon neutrality in 2024. In alignment with the COP29 and Paris Agreement declarations, emphasizing that sustainable development must balance environmental and social equity, the Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Taiwan Successive Indigenous Township Mayor Association in 2024. Through afforestation on indigenous lands and empowerment of indigenous talent, TDCC strives to achieve ESG goals that benefit the environment, the economy, and indigenous communities.
Achieving Carbon Neutrality in 2023, Advancing Toward Net-Zero by 2030
In 2024, TDCC obtained ISO 14068-1 carbon neutrality verification from the British Standards Institution (BSI). This achievement was made possible by employees implementing a range of energy-saving and carbon-reduction measures tailored to operational needs, reducing emissions through renewable energy, and offsetting residual greenhouse gas emissions with high-quality carbon credits aligned with ten United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Looking ahead, TDCC will focus on carbon removal, collaborating with indigenous communities to cultivate natural carbon sinks and promote regional development, striving for a triple-win outcome for business, society, and the environment.
Advancing Corporate Social Responsibility Through Five Pillars of Public Welfare
“Shared Prosperity Through Altruism” is embedded in TDCC’s DNA. The Company is committed to five areas of public welfare: disadvantaged groups, education, culture, sports, and society. Initiatives include emergency relief, support for persons with disabilities and economically disadvantaged or elderly individuals in rural and indigenous areas, cultural and grassroots sports sponsorships, donation of equipment to police and firefighters, blood donation drives, and disaster relief, demonstrating deep social care.
Enhancing Disclosure and Optimizing Corporate Governance
In alignment with the “ESG Sustainable Development Action Plan for TWSE and TPEx Listed Companies” issued by competent regulatory authorities, TDCC continues to strengthen the functions of its Sustainability Development Committee and ESG disclosures. In addition to already disclosing in line with TCFD, TDCC plans to adopt the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and S2), while continuously monitoring developments in international standards such as those of SASB and GRI to further improve corporate governance and meet stakeholder expectations.
