Climate Change Data

聯華實業投資控股股份有限公司

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14,205.72 tCO2e/year (Lien Hwa Industrial Holdings Corporation and Lien Hwa Flour Foods)
Scope 1 Emissions:0.99 tCO2e/year (Lien Hwa Flour Foods)
Scope 2 Emissions:13,256.35 tCO2e/year (Lien Hwa Flour Foods)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:24,871,200 kWh/year (Lien Hwa Flour Foods)
Water Consumption:55,779,000 liters/year (Lien Hwa Flour Foods)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.0047 tCO2e/NT$1000 (Lien Hwa Flour Foods)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Food Safety
  • Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction
  • Social Care

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved an average annual electricity saving rate of 1.62% from 2015 to 2019, exceeding the government's target of 1%.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented various employee welfare programs, including group insurance, employee dormitory renovation, and various recreational activities.
  • Donated flour and provided baking skills training to underprivileged communities in eastern Taiwan.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a CSR committee to oversee CSR policies and initiatives.
  • Implemented anti-corruption training for all employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change impacting wheat prices and availability.
  • US-China trade war and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Maintaining good communication with wheat suppliers to monitor production conditions.
  • Developing innovative technologies to enhance competitiveness.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 14 domestic suppliers (32.6% of selected suppliers) and 7 international suppliers (100% of selected suppliers) audited in 2019.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainable procurement practices
  • Emphasis on food safety and environmental responsibility

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Water and electricity resource risks
  • Raw material procurement risks
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: SQF Level 3, ISO 22000, HACCP, TQF, ISO 17025, ISO 45001 (mentioned as guiding principle)

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

Initiatives related to food safety, water conservation, and carbon reduction contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:13,758.55 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1.66 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:306.54 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:24,919,962 kWh/year
Water Consumption:52,887,000 liters/year (Fukang factory)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:4.16 tCO2e/million TWD

ESG Focus Areas

  • Food Safety
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Employee Well-being
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by an average of 1.59% annually (2015-2020), exceeding the government's 1% annual energy saving target.
  • Reduced water consumption by 2,892,000 liters in Fukang factory compared to 2019.
  • Achieved 100% recycling rate in product recycling simulation exercises.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Clean Label verification project, reducing additives and promoting food safety.
  • Implemented various employee well-being initiatives, including employee dormitories renovation, health check-ups, and sports clubs.
  • Organized 12 labor-management meetings, ensuring employee rights and harmonious labor relations.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an anti-corruption risk assessment covering 100% of operating locations.
  • Implemented electronic voting system and detailed disclosure of voting results.
  • Established a CSR committee responsible for policy, system, and plan implementation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon emissions by 100 tCO2e by 2031
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon emissions by 500 tCO2e by 2021
  • Reduce carbon emissions by 102 tCO2e by 2026

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Fluctuations in wheat prices due to geopolitical factors and climate change.
  • Potential risks associated with climate change, including water and electricity resource risks and raw material procurement risks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established a COVID-19 emergency response team and implemented various mitigation measures, including remote work.
  • Implemented alternative sourcing strategies for raw materials.
  • Integrated climate risk factors into operational risk management and developed action plans.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 51 suppliers audited (18% of total suppliers), 21 on-site audits (41% of audited suppliers)

Responsible Procurement
  • Fair, just, co-existence, and co-prosperity principles.
  • Compliance with domestic and international laws.
  • Implementation of Supplier CSR Practice Guidelines.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Water and electricity resource risks
  • Raw material procurement risks
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 22000, HACCP, SQF, ISO/IEC 17025, Clean Label

Third-party Assurance: KPMG

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14,600.89 t-CO2e (2020); 15,663.48 t-CO2e (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:102,433.51 GJ (2019); 104,363.6 GJ (2020); 117,147.21 GJ (2021)
Water Consumption:52,887 thousand liters (2020); 44,578 thousand liters (2021)
Waste Generated:30.31 tons (2020); 31.11 tons (2021)
Carbon Intensity:0.07 t-CO2e/million NT$ (2019); 0.26 t-CO2e/million NT$ (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Food Safety
  • Net-Zero Emissions
  • Social Care
  • Responsible Procurement

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved an average annual electricity saving rate of 1.45% from 2015 to 2021, exceeding the government's target of 1%.
  • Reduced carbon emissions by implementing energy-saving measures and planning for renewable energy installations.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a retention bonus and forklift allowance program to reward long-term employees.
  • Provided various welfare measures, including group insurance, retirement benefits, employee dormitories, and employee canteens.
  • Organized employee health checkups and health promotion activities.
  • Conducted employee training programs with a total of 10,247 hours.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an anti-corruption risk assessment covering 100% of its three operating units.
  • Implemented electronic voting and a case-by-case voting system for shareholder meetings.
  • Disclosed all voting results on the official website.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions (target year not specified)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon emissions by 100t-CO2e by 2032
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon emissions by 250t-CO2e by 2022
  • Reduce carbon emissions by 105t-CO2e by 2027

Environmental Challenges

  • Global climate change impacting raw material procurement and water/electricity resources.
  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented climate risk management strategies aligned with the TCFD framework.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies and implemented safety protocols to mitigate supply chain disruptions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 54 suppliers audited in 2021 (15% of total suppliers); 18 on-site audits.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainable procurement practices
  • Emphasis on local suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events, natural disasters
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core), SASB - Processed Foods, TWSE Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

Certifications: ISO 14064-1:2018, ISO 22000, HACCP, SQF, Clean Label, HALAL, TQF

Third-party Assurance: An Hou Jianye & Co. CPA

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products with Clean Label certification