Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation

The Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC) hosted a launch event on July 10 for its new "Digital Stewardship Services," marking a significant advancement in its ESG IR Platform. The new services, developed in accordance with the Financial Supervisory Commission's (FSC) "Sustainable Development Action Plan for TWSE and TPEx Listed Companies," and as part of TDCC’s ongoing enhancement of the ESG IR Platform, introduce three major functions: the "Financed Emissions Calculator"、the "Voting Disclosure Search System" and the "Stewardship Report Generation Tool."

Mr. Huang Chung-Hao, Chief Secretary of the Securities and Futures Bureau, FSC, commended the initiative in his remarks. He stated that financial institutions, by practicing stewardship and utilizing digital tools, are driving the decarbonization and transformation of the industrial supply chain, which represents a concrete implementation of Taiwan's key strategies for green finance. Mr. Huang expressed his hope that more institutions will take action to integrate sustainability factors into their core investment decisions, collectively enhancing the governance standards and international reputation of Taiwan’s capital market.

Dr. Lin Bing-Huei, Chairman of TDCC, noted that the newly launched "Financed Emissions Calculator" has garnered significant market attention. He explained, "This tool was designed to address the challenges domestic institutional investors face in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Scope 3 inventory and sustainability information disclosure when practicing responsible investment." Dr. Lin expressed his expectation that the tool would significantly reduce operational costs for financial institutions, allowing them to focus more on developing and executing carbon reduction strategies. This, in turn, would guide capital flows within the capital market toward sustainable economic activities, supporting the overall transformation and upgrading of Taiwan's industries.

Another highlight of the event was an awards ceremony co-hosted by Chief Secretary Huang, alongside the heads of the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE), the Taipei Exchange (TPEx), and the TDCC. They presented certificates of appreciation to representatives from 22 financial institutions that had taken the lead in adopting the “Voting Disclosure Search System." This act recognizes their proactive efforts in response to the FSC's promotion of shareholder activism and the spirit of stewardship. It not only echoes the high demand for accountability from institutional investors amid the global ESG wave, but also symbolizes a critical step forward for Taiwan's financial industry in deepening stewardship and aligning with international best practices.

List of the 22 Awarded Institutions (sorted alphabetically):

• Cathay Century Insurance Co., Ltd. • Cathay Securities Corporation • Concord Securities Co., Ltd. • CTBC Investments Co., Ltd • E.Sun Commercial Bank, Ltd. • Franklin Templeton SinoAm Securities Investment Management Inc. • Fubon Securities Co., Ltd. • Horizon Securities Co., Ltd. • HUA NAN Securities Co., Ltd. • King's Town Bank • MasterLink Securities Corporation • Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd • PGIM Securities Investment Trust Enterprise • President Securities Corporation • Reliance Securities Co., Ltd. • Shin Kong Investment Trust Co., Ltd. • SinoPac Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. • Taiwan Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. • Taishin Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. • The Shanghai Commercial & Saving Bank, Ltd. • Union Bank of Taiwan • Union Insurance Co., Ltd.