Climate Change Data

Continental Holdings Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:52,497.96 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:4,001.62 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:48,496.34 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:4.5% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:382,058.58 GJ/year
Water Consumption:336,694 m3/year
Waste Generated:45,218.75 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:1.72 metric tons CO2e per million dollars of revenue in 2023

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
  • Corporate Governance
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Circular Economy
  • Community Engagement
  • Sustainable Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2e emissions by 1,046.86 metric tons in 2023 (33% growth)
  • Increased biogas reuse to 814,407 m3 in 2023 (19% increase)
  • Reduced sludge by 5,363.77 metric tons in 2023 (54% growth)
  • Increased reclaimed water supply to 34,917,270 metric tons in 2023 (32% growth)
  • 100% of building permit applications for properties on the 5th floor and above inclusive are to apply for and obtain Green Building Candidate Certificates
  • Achieved a local procurement rate of 88.78%

Social Achievements

  • CEC awarded "Leading Enterprise in Sustainable Health Workforce" by the Ministry of Labor
  • 100% participation rate in ethical management courses for Group employees
  • 100% signing rate for the Group employees' "Business Ethics Compliance Commitment Statement and Questionnaire"
  • Total training hours for human rights education reached 2,250 hours (57% growth)
  • 84 internship positions provided (35% increase), 45% converted to full-time employees
  • 100% reinstatement rate of employees with childcare leave without pay

Governance Achievements

  • Obtained ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management System certification
  • 43% female board members (higher than TWSE average)
  • 100% completion rate for "Conflict of Interest Disclosure Questionnaire and Statement" among board members
  • 0 cases for major violations in economic, social, or environmental aspects

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased raw material costs
  • Increased greenhouse gas emission costs
  • Enhanced greenhouse gas emission reporting obligations
  • Costs and expenses for transitioning to low-carbon technologies
  • Increased concerns and negative feedback from stakeholders
  • Rising average temperatures
  • Supply chain disruptions due to material shortages
  • Fluctuations in interest rates and exchange rates
Mitigation Strategies
  • Value engineering
  • Enhancing operational resilience
  • Increasing demand for green buildings, resilient infrastructure, and reclaimed water
  • Transition to low-carbon technology, innovative products, and services
  • Improved heat hazard prevention and equipment investment
  • Regular disclosure of ESG management practices and results
  • Strengthening communication and engagement with stakeholders
  • Monthly reports, meetings, and other management mechanisms to continuously monitor key risk items and discuss response strategies

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% response rate for Declaration of Compliance & Questionnaire (Supplier)

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Management Terms in standard supplier contracts
  • ESG factors included in supplier selection assessment criteria
  • Green procurement practices

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Rising average temperatures
Transition Risks
  • Increased raw material costs
  • Increased greenhouse gas emission costs
  • Enhanced greenhouse gas emission reporting obligations
  • Costs and expenses for transitioning to low-carbon technologies
  • Increased concerns and negative feedback from stakeholders
Opportunities
  • Increasing demand for green buildings, resilient infrastructure, and reclaimed water
  • Transition to low-carbon technology, innovative products, and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards 2021, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14064-1:2018 (CHC standalone and Linhai Water Resource Center), ISO 27001:2022, ISO 45001 and CNS 45001 (CEC and HDEC Corp), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 (Linhai Water Resource Center), BS 8001 Circular Economy Certification Candidate Certificate (Nangang Depot Public Housing)

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas Certification (BV), SGS Taiwan Ltd.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

66% of total revenue and over 80% of total revenue backlog linked to SDGs in 2023

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green buildings
  • Reclaimed water
  • Automated Equipment for Preventing Thermal Hazards
  • Collision Warning Devices for Construction Equipment

Awards & Recognition

  • National Sustainable Development Award (Linhai Water Resources Center)
  • Golden Thumb Awards For PPP (Tamsui and Linhai Water Resources Centers)
  • 2023 Kaohsiung House Green Building Award (Linhai Water Resources Center)
  • UL2799 Zero Waste to Landfill Gold Certification (Fubon Zhongxiao Huaishen project)