Climate Change Data

PlayNitride Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1188.81 tonnes CO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:906.78 tonnes CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:25,280.85 GJ/year
Water Consumption:11,486 m3/year
Waste Generated:86.94 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Product Responsibility
  • Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Water Resource Management
  • Energy Management
  • Waste and Recycling
  • Corporate Governance
  • Human Rights Management
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Integrity
  • Innovation Management
  • Information Security
  • Talent Attraction and Retention

Environmental Achievements

  • Developed and implemented a GHG inventory in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2018, identifying Scope 1 emissions of 906.78 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions accounting for 79.62% of total emissions.
  • Implemented ISO 14001 certified waste management, reducing waste production and environmental burden.
  • Implemented a monitoring system to track energy-intensive systems (chilled water, CDA) usage, improving data accuracy for future efficiency improvements.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented ISO 45001 Occupational Safety Management System, resulting in zero disabling injuries in 2021.
  • Established a PlayNitride Academy to enhance employee skills and development.
  • Organized over 15 education and training sessions with universities, promoting MicroLED knowledge and industry development.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Committee with a Chief Sustainability Officer.
  • Developed short-term goals (2022-2023) for various ESG topics.
  • Implemented a monthly supplier evaluation and annual audit process to manage risks.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Set 2022 or 2023 as the baseline year for annual intensity reduction targets for GHG emissions.
  • Define efficiency management indicators for energy consumption.
  • Modify production line equipment to increase water reclamation and efficiency.
  • Analyze waste production and evaluate waste reduction proposals.
  • Establish clear mechanism for chemical management and operational eco-efficiency.

Environmental Challenges

  • Limited resources requiring careful planning for gradual implementation of sustainability initiatives.
  • Dependence on Epistar for energy and water resources, limiting control over renewable energy usage.
  • Early stage of MicroLED technology development requiring significant investment in R&D.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Prioritizing energy-efficiency improvement projects for energy-intensive systems.
  • Planning to purchase renewable energy or install renewable energy generation equipment in the future.
  • Continuing to invest in technology R&D to improve yields and reduce production costs.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual audits

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier self-assessment form
  • Requirements for SDS, Declaration of non-use of prohibited substances, RoHS test report, and Conflict Minerals Report

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Growing demand for energy-efficient MicroLED displays.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards, AA1000 SES

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • MicroLED displays offering energy efficiency and low carbon emissions.

Awards & Recognition

  • Hsinchu Science Park Product Innovation Award (2021)
  • Taiwan’s Gold Panel Award (2020)
  • Innovative Product Award at Taiwan Digital Signage Awards (2020)