Climate Change Data

Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry (Cayman) Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2013

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:7076.22 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 combined, Taiwan only)
Scope 1 Emissions:7695.72 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:7998.97 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:14,809 MWh/year (Taiwan only)
Water Consumption:34,700 m3/year (Taiwan only)
Waste Generated:413.86 tons/year (Taiwan only)
Carbon Intensity:6.99 ton CO2e/ton (2013)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1,140,951 kg CO2e in the cathode material factory, a 12.9% saving compared to 2012 baseline.
  • Saved 2,185,730 kWh (7865GJ) of energy in the cathode material factory.
  • Reduced water consumption by 1,525 m3 (4.2%) through recycling wastewater.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a 97% customer satisfaction rate for electric bus services.
  • Participated in the “Reborn & Building Dreams” program, providing employment opportunities for ex-inmates.
  • Conducted various charitable activities, including providing transportation for disadvantaged groups.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee under the Board of Directors.
  • Implemented an open performance appraisal system.
  • Disclosed financial information and corporate governance practices transparently.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Zero waste and total recycling
Medium-term Goals:
  • Introduce ISO 50001 energy management system in 2015.

Environmental Challenges

  • Sales drop of LFP cathode materials due to delayed new energy subsidy policy announcement in Mainland China.
  • Electric buses and charging/swapping stations still in the fleet demonstration stage, not yet reaching economic scale.
  • High employee turnover rate (around 35%).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Introduced new-type materials to develop the market and diversify sales.
  • Actively seeking product qualification from battery makers in EU, US, Japan, and Korea.
  • Providing customers with comprehensive solutions and building brand reputation.
  • Investing in improving working conditions and offering incentives to reduce employee turnover.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier evaluation based on quality, price, delivery, environment, safety, and sanitation requirements.
  • Encouraging suppliers to adopt ethical business practices, protect human rights, and protect the environment.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Supply disruptions due to natural disasters
Transition Risks
  • Changes in government policies
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4

Certifications: OHSAS 18001, ISO/IEC 17025

Third-party Assurance: SGS Taiwan Ltd.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • LFP cathode materials with nano co-crystalline olivine core technology and nano carbon coating technology.
  • Electric buses

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5,367.71 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:5,902.32 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:632.89 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:11,139 MWh/year
Water Consumption:32,267 m3/year
Waste Generated:206.84 tons/year (inorganic sludge), 99.98 tons/year (non-hazardous dust), 14.8 tons/year (domestic refuse)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Corporate Governance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • 1.05% power-saving rate in 2022
  • 10,010 tons of water recycled in 2022

Social Achievements

  • Established a professional competency certification and rewarding system in 2022
  • Donations to World Vision Taiwan

Governance Achievements

  • Ranked among the top 5% of all TWSE/TPEx listed companies in Corporate Governance Evaluation for seven consecutive years (2015-2021)
  • Renamed “Social Responsibility Committee” to “Sustainability Committee” in 2022

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Continuously promoting 1% annual power-saving rate
  • Continuously increasing water recycling and reusing
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the global pandemic
  • Climate change impacts (supply disruptions and disasters)
  • Increased litigation costs related to patents
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adding more suppliers from multiple locations to avoid supply chain disruptions
  • Implementing risk management strategies for climate change (adaptation and buffering)
  • Strengthening global patent layout

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 8/year

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier quality and ESG audits
  • Prioritizing ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 certified suppliers
  • Requiring suppliers to comply with RoHS and REACH regulations

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters
  • Drought
Transition Risks
  • Compulsory declaration of carbon emissions
  • International agreements on carbon reduction
  • Cap and trade on greenhouse gases emissions
  • Green products regulations and certification
Opportunities
  • Increased market demand for green products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 50001 (Energy Management Systems), ISO/IEC 17025 (Inspection Center), IATF 16949

Third-party Assurance: British Standards Institution (BSI) AA1000AS V3 Type 1 Medium Level assurance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Aleees' products and initiatives contribute to these goals through the development and production of sustainable LFP cathode materials, energy efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and carbon emission reduction.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • High-quality, long-life LFP cathode materials

Awards & Recognition

  • Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards 2016 - Green Leadership
  • Gold award of “Sustainable Development Report Award among the Top 50 in Taiwan”