Alchip Technologies, Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:234.6868 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:7.3979 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:227.2889 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:446,540 kWh/year
Water Consumption:0.91 m3/year (Taipei) , 1.10 m3/year (Hsinchu)
Waste Generated:1.35 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Environment
- People (and their human rights)
Environmental Achievements
- Supplier green audit pass rate reached 100% in 2022
- Electricity consumption per unit of revenue (NTD) decreased by 7.9% compared to 2021
- Water consumption per unit of revenue (NTD) decreased by 9.3% compared to 2021
Social Achievements
- Employee welfare expenditure reached NTD 4,485,898
- 100% of employees received regular performance appraisals
- Every employee received an average of 13.5 hours of training
Governance Achievements
- Board of directors and functional committees attendance reached 100%
- In 2022, the revenue share of the North American market increased by nearly 26% compared to the previous year
- In 2022, the net profit after tax grew by approximately 20% compared to the previous year
- In 2022, the R&D expenses reached NTD 1,170,945,000 an increase of 18% compared to the previous year
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero emissions
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon emissions by 1% per year (based on 2022 electricity consumption)
- Reduce electricity consumption by 1% per year (based on 2022 consumption)
Environmental Challenges
- Extreme weather events (typhoons, floods, droughts)
- Power rationing, power outages
- Increased cost of information disclosure due to corporate governance reinforcing sustainability information disclosure
- Increased operating costs and the cost of green power due to total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions control
Mitigation Strategies
- Taking out fixed asset insurance, establishing multiple operational premises, implementing ZOOM videoconferencing system, installing floodgates, regularly organizing disaster education and training
- Equipped with UPS to stabilize voltage and cope with power outages
- Relevant personnel receive continuing education on sustainability policy development and management practices
- Formulating a GHG reduction plan and setting phased targets to achieve net zero, proactively participating in low-carbon/sustainability-related certifications
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 6/7 suppliers evaluated in 2022, 100% pass rate
Responsible Procurement
- Green supplier regulations (including conflict-free minerals policy, hazardous substance control, Business Continuity Plan)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Power outages
Transition Risks
- Increased cost of information disclosure
- Carbon fees and taxes
Opportunities
- Engaging in the renewable energy market
- Energy diversification
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-power and small-chip designs
Awards & Recognition
- Green Partner
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:234.7095 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:8.0252 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:226.6843 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:457,948 kWh/year
Water Consumption:2.0367 ML/year
Waste Generated:0.191 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.000008 tCO2e/NTD1,000
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 100% green audit pass rate for suppliers in 2023
- Electricity consumption per unit of revenue decreased by 53.8% compared to 2022.
- Water consumption per unit of revenue decreased by 54.4% compared to 2022.
Social Achievements
- Employee welfare expenditure reached NTD8,938,993.
- 100% of employees received regular performance appraisals.
- Every employee received an average of 1.71 hours of training.
- Leave system exceeding statutory requirements (including three additional days of flexible leave, three days of paid sick leave, and a Christmas holiday).
Governance Achievements
- 100% attendance rate for board of directors and functional committees.
- No major violations of law, corruption, fraud, anti-competition, antitrust, or monopoly practices in 2023.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce electricity consumption by 1% per year (based on 2022 consumption).
Environmental Challenges
- Geopolitical conflicts, US-China trade tensions, global transportation restrictions, and inflationary pressures impacting global supply chains and business resilience.
Mitigation Strategies
- Optimized supply chain to ensure product compliance with environmental, safety, and health laws; striving for green environmental standards in product design.
- Integrating ESG into various aspects of business operations.
- Developing environmentally friendly chip designs, enhancing social responsibility, and establishing excellent corporate governance standards.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 12/13 suppliers audited, 100% pass rate
Responsible Procurement
- Green management audit
- Conflict-free minerals statement
- Hazardous substance control
- Green information platform
- Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Power rationing, power outages
Transition Risks
- Increased cost of information disclosure
- Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions control
Opportunities
- Engage in the renewable energy market
- Energy diversification
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, SONY SS-00259
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-power and small-chip designs