Chenbro Micom Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:12,587.09 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,995.39 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:10,591.7 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:60,953 GJ/year
Water Consumption:153.757 ML/year
Waste Generated:2,906.88 tons/year (general industrial waste) + 12.35 tons/year (hazardous waste)
Carbon Intensity:1.19 tCO2e/M TWD
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Enterprise Commitments
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Participation
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in headquarters' office by 9% compared to 2021
- Obtained ISO 14064-1 verification for headquarters and Chiayi factory
- Product packaging reduction plan: Estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 8% annually
- Chiayi Factory received Green Building Bronze Certification
- Solar panels on the roof of Chiayi Factory generated 1.45 million kWh of electricity annually
Social Achievements
- Honored with TCSA Gender Equality Leadership Award
- Promoted the "Chenbro Happiness Family Plan" to provide support for female employees
- Initiated multiple industry-academia collaboration projects
- Sponsored the Art and Culture Inheritance program, supporting the establishment of the Banqiao Broadcasting Station by contemporary theater groups
- Donation of 15 million NTD to Paul Chiang Art Center
- Donation of 12 million NTD to Contemporary Legend Theater performances and renovation for Banqiao Broadcasting Station
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainable Development Committee and appointed a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
- Implemented RBA for human rights
- Introduced ISO 45001 verification for occupational safety and health management system at various locations
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Cultivate a low-carbon corporate culture and encourage employees to practice energy conservation and carbon reduction in their daily lives. In product development, strive for a circular economy, implement product eco-design strategies, and develop high-performance and energy-efficient products.
Medium-term Goals:
- Collaborate with suppliers on a low-carbon management plan, aiming to create a green supply chain. Evaluate the purchase of green energy and other green initiatives.
Short-term Goals:
- Complete carbon inventory, shift to intelligent manufacturing in factories for lower emissions
Environmental Challenges
- Impact of Covid-19 and geopolitical tensions on logistics, finance, and people's movement
- Difficulty in obtaining relevant information for Scope 3 GHG inventory
- Increasing the use of renewable energy leads to higher operational costs
- Introducing alternative recycled materials increases research and development costs
Mitigation Strategies
- Established the Sustainable Development Committee
- Gradually expanding GHG inventory to all group locations
- Implementing energy-saving and carbon reduction measures
- Prioritizing purchasing energy-efficient and water-saving office equipment
- Evaluating the feasibility of purchasing green energy
- Implementing low-cost smart manufacturing factories with automated equipment and production lines
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Quarterly audits on suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct and Social Responsibility Commitment
- Responsible Minerals Procurement Statement
- Restricted Substances Compliance Statement
- Purchase Contracts
- Alternate part management for electronic components
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Increasing the use of renewable energy leads to higher operational costs
- Introducing alternative recycled materials increases research and development costs
Opportunities
- Taking proactive sustainable actions to gain customer recognition
- Implementing smart manufacturing processes to enhance production and distribution efficiency
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: AA1000, GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 14064-1, ISO 45001, RBA Silver Status, Eco-friendly Restaurant certification
Third-party Assurance: British Standards Institution (BSI), Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- All 17 SDGs
The report illustrates Chenbro's 2022 performance and alignment with SDG indicators across four main areas: corporate governance, enterprise commitment, environmental sustainability, and social participation.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green product design with 3R principles and eco-friendly materials
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 iF Design Award
- 2022 COMPUTEX Best Choice Award
- 2022 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award - Gender Equality Award
- 2022 Excellence in CRS - Medium-sized Enterprise, 8th place
- 2022 PwC’s Sustainability Impact Awards - Nominee Award
- 2023 MUSE Design Award – Platinum Winner