嘉晶電子股份有限公司 (Episil -Precision Inc.)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:67,577.289 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:784354 tons (2020)
Waste Generated:528 tons (2020)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental protection
- Occupational safety and health
- Corporate governance
- Sustainable development
- Integrity operation
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced PFC emission by more than 50%
- Recycled and reused waste accounted for more than 28% of the original amount of waste in 2021
- Obtained ISO14064 certification
Social Achievements
- Various employee welfare policies including health check-up, festival gifts, employee group insurance, and welfare activities
- Implemented effective training program with total training hours of 4,107
- Obtained ISO 45001 certification
Governance Achievements
- Established ESG Committee
- Established Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee
- Implemented corporate governance principles based on Corporate Governance Best-Practice Principles for TWSE/TPEx Listed Companies
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Expand customer base, develop mainland and emerging markets, and expand epitaxy business.
Medium-term Goals:
- Expand sales markets, increase export sales, and expand the application of high gross profit products.
Short-term Goals:
- Maintain good customer relationships, cultivate niche markets, improve profitability, and maintain competitive advantages.
Environmental Challenges
- Fierce competition in the semiconductor industry
- Pressure on sales prices due to industrial competition
- Risk of higher concentration of sales for some products
- Shorter business cycles in the semiconductor industry
Mitigation Strategies
- Joint development and improvement of process technology with customers
- Research and development of next-generation power semiconductor materials
- Active business expansion and diversification of markets
- Prudent evaluation of investment plans and flexible response to business cycles
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular evaluations to ensure stability of quality and delivery
Responsible Procurement
- Qualification review of suppliers before partnerships
- Agreement requiring adherence to professional ethics systems
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO/TS16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, VDA 6.3, ISO 14064
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers Taiwan
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- GaN and SiC devices
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:51,916.0 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:602.9 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:42,517.1 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:8,796.0 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:323,540 GJ/year
Water Consumption:664.14 million liters/year
Waste Generated:161.23 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:10.2 ton CO2e/million NTD in 2023
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Environmental
- Social
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 19.4% in Scope 1 and 2 (from 53,011.5 ton CO2e in 2022 to 42,517.1 ton CO2e in 2023).
- Achieved 1.9% energy saving rate in 2023, equivalent to saving 1,759,282 kWh.
- Waste recycling and reuse rate reached 50.4% in 2023, exceeding the target of 50%.
Social Achievements
- Provided free annual health checkups for employees, including abdominal ultrasound and cancer screening.
- 100% participation rate in special health checkups for hazardous work in 2023.
- Offered 222 external professional training courses for employees in 2023.
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Guidance Committee and an ESG Promotion Committee in 2022.
- Achieved 100% completion rate for employee ethics training in 2023.
- No major violations of laws in 2023.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Increase energy saving rate to >1.2%.
- Continuous selection and replacement of low-efficiency equipment.
- Evaluation and implementation of renewable energy measures.
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase energy saving rate to >1.2%.
- Continuous selection and replacement of low-efficiency equipment.
- Evaluation of renewable energy measures and energy storage systems.
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 1% energy saving rate.
- Annual greenhouse gas inventory and third-party verification.
- Selection and replacement of low-efficiency electrical equipment.
Environmental Challenges
- Global inflation and weak end-market demand.
- Slower-than-expected post-pandemic recovery in China.
- Geopolitical conflicts (US-China trade war, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas war).
- Climate change risks (extreme weather, supply chain disruptions, carbon pricing).
Mitigation Strategies
- Diversification of target markets and product offerings.
- Continuous transformation and innovation (automation, digital skills development).
- Cost control and supply chain strengthening (nearshoring, reshoring).
- Market diversification.
- Implementation of energy-saving and carbon reduction measures.
- Development and production of low-energy-consumption products (GaN and SiC).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 11 audits in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct
- Supplier sustainability requirements
- Conflict minerals policy
- Local sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Energy policy adjustments
- Carbon pricing
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Improved energy efficiency
- Increased sales of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14064-1:2018
Third-party Assurance: BSI
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 17
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- GaN and SiC epitaxial wafers
Awards & Recognition
- CDP Climate Change B rating