Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Company Governance
• Employee and Social Participation
• Partnerships
• Green Energy and Environmental Protection
• Ethical Integrity
• Economic Performance
• Legal Compliance
• Wastewater and Waste
• Labor-Management Communication
• Compensation and Benefits
• Occupational Safety and Health

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions by 839,576 tons through solar energy production.
• Achieved 697,303 kWh of energy savings in manufacturing processes.
• 98% recycling rate for plastic pallets.
• 95% recycling rate for ribbon spools.
• 80% recycling rate for cell packaging boxes.

Social Achievements

• Launched "Learning Family" program providing financial aid to underprivileged children.
• Organized employee blood donation drives.
• Consistently received health workplace certifications.
• Organized charity events and supported local communities.
• Provided 5,013 hours of employee training.

Governance Achievements

• Successfully completed a three-way merger, receiving the "Most Representative M&A Award."
• Maintained a top 50% ranking in Taiwan's corporate governance assessment.
• Received numerous awards for product quality and innovation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Fluctuations in solar energy prices.
• Supply chain disruptions.
• International trade wars.
• Climate change related risks (water scarcity).
• Labor law revisions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Diversification of supply chains.
• Risk management strategies (hedging, diversification).
• Development of alternative sourcing strategies.
• Water conservation initiatives.
• Adaptation to labor law changes (e.g., adjusting vacation policies).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 16 (2018)

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Emphasis on ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Water scarcity

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: 2016

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: GREAT International Certification Co., Ltd. (Type 1 Moderate Assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 2 (Zero Hunger)
• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)

The report details how URE's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various programs and policies.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• High-efficiency solar cells and modules.
• Bifacial solar modules.
• Energy storage systems.

Awards & Recognition

• Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award (Gold)
• Taiwan Excellent PV Award (Gold)
• Taiwan Excellence Award
• Bloomberg New Energy Finance Tier 1 Module Manufacturer List

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Company Governance
• Employee and Social Participation
• Partnerships
• Green Energy, Energy Saving and Environmental Protection

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions by 765,262 tons through solar energy generation.
• Achieved 98% packaging recycling rate.
• Achieved 95% recycling rate for plastic pallets and ribbon spools.
• Reduced the number of waste disposal vendors by 8.

Social Achievements

• Launched the "Lixue Family" project to provide financial assistance to underprivileged children.
• Organized monthly charity events with the "Happy Children" bakery group.
• Donated books to underprivileged children in Hsinchu.
• Donated 3kW solar power generation equipment to Tamorak Co-learning Center.

Governance Achievements

• Established an ethics code and compliance program.
• Implemented a whistleblower hotline.
• Achieved 100% supplier audit completion rate.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to global trade wars.
• Fluctuations in the solar energy market.
• Competition in the solar energy industry.
• Water scarcity risks.
• Climate change impacts.
• Employee turnover.

Mitigation Strategies

• Diversification of markets and customers.
• Development of new products and technologies (energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells).
• Strengthening partnerships with suppliers.
• Implementation of water conservation measures.
• Implementation of carbon footprint reduction strategies.
• Creation of a friendly work environment and improved communication channels.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% completion rate in 2019

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Emphasis on environmental protection, labor rights, and ethical sourcing.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: 2016

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 (later ISO 45001), UL9540

Third-party Assurance: 格瑞國際驗證有限公司 (GREAT International Certification Co., Ltd.)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• SDG 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
• SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• SDG 13 (Climate action)

The report details how URE's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through its solar energy products, energy efficiency measures, waste reduction efforts, and social programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• High-efficiency solar cells and modules
• Energy storage systems
• Hydrogen fuel cell motorcycles

Awards & Recognition

• Taiwan Excellent PV Award
• Bloomberg New Energy Finance Tier 1 list
• Golden Energy Award (7 consecutive years)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions by 9,627 metric tons through energy savings from 2015 to 2020.
• Recycled over 99% of hazardous business waste and 85% of general business waste.
• Recovered 1.37 million degrees of water in the past three years.

Social Achievements

• Established various employee welfare measures, including group insurance and annual health examinations.
• Provided employees with career development and training sessions.
• Maintained harmonious labor relations with no major disputes.

Governance Achievements

• Established an Audit Committee and a Remuneration Committee.
• Appointed a full-time corporate governance supervisor.
• Implemented an internal control system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted overseas business, resulting in a 31% decrease in consolidated revenue.
• Oversupply in the solar energy industry due to expansion by mainland China manufacturers.
• Rising raw material prices and longer lead times in 2021.

Mitigation Strategies

• Maintained a conservative and prudent financial operation.
• Adjusted production of orders and OEMs, utilizing overseas OEM production capacity.
• Kept raw materials and products in low inventory to avoid competition in production capacity.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: AA1000

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Monocrystalline germanium solar cell
• Solar power module and wafer
• Energy Storage Systems (ESS)

Awards & Recognition

• Taiwan Excellent PV award (eight consecutive years)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Company Governance
• Employee and Social Participation
• Partnerships
• Green Energy, Energy Saving, and Environmental Protection

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions by 5% in 2021, with a total reduction of 3,135 tons; emission intensity decreased by 12%
• Reduced water usage through various water recycling systems, accumulating water savings of approximately 537,562 tons from 2013 to 2021.
• Achieved over 85% waste recycling rate for three consecutive years.

Social Achievements

• Launched various employee well-being programs, including health checks, health promotion activities, and flexible work arrangements.
• Implemented equal pay for equal work regardless of gender or race.
• Engaged in various community investment activities, such as supporting underprivileged children and elderly care.

Governance Achievements

• Established a robust corporate governance structure with an audit committee and a remuneration committee composed entirely of independent directors.
• Maintained a strong compliance record with no major violations in 2021.
• Implemented a comprehensive ethics and integrity program, including training and reporting mechanisms.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising international energy prices.
• Water scarcity due to extreme weather events.
• Maintaining a safe work environment during the pandemic.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies and diversified supply chains.
• Implemented various water conservation measures, including water recycling systems and rainwater harvesting.
• Implemented strict COVID-19 prevention measures, including on-site testing and remote work options.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 16 suppliers audited in 2021

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Emphasis on environmental protection, labor rights, and ethical sourcing.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: 2016

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: GREAT International Certification Co., Ltd.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
• Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
• Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)

The report details how URE's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through clean energy production, employee well-being, community investment, and environmental protection.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• High-efficiency solar cells and modules
• Energy storage systems

Awards & Recognition

• Taiwan Excellent PV Award
• Bloomberg New Energy Finance Tier 1 list
• Ministry of Economic Affairs Energy Bureau Golden Energy Award (9 consecutive years)