Climate Change Data

Dimerco Express Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, 2024)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:58,867.025 tCO2e (2021); 59,004.993 tCO2e (2022) - Air & Ocean Freight
Scope 1 Emissions:50.194 tCO2e (2021); 48.498 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:74.552 tCO2e (2021); 98.496 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:58,867.025 tCO2e (2021); 59,004.993 tCO2e (2022)
Carbon Intensity:0.011 Ton CO2e/NTD Million (2021); 0.02 Ton CO2e/NTD Million (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Protection
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Information Security
  • Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications in China (2022)
  • Obtained ISO 14064-1:2018 certification in Taiwan (2022), with reasonable assurance level for greenhouse gas verification.
  • Implemented EcoTransIT World system for carbon emission calculation (2023)
  • Received a B- score from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in 2023, indicating above-average environmental performance.
  • Aligned ESG goals with Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program (2024)

Social Achievements

  • Received Great Place to Work® Institute recognition in multiple countries (2021-2022)
  • 55% female employees in the group as of early 2023
  • Established employee welfare programs including insurance, meal subsidies, and recreational activities.
  • Implemented employee retirement regulations aligned with the Labor Retirement Pension System.
  • Provided various internal and external training programs for employees (2022)

Governance Achievements

  • Established an Executive Management Board (EMB) in 2019.
  • Established a Remuneration Committee in 2011.
  • Established an Audit Committee.
  • Obtained ISO 27001:2013 (2021) and ISO 27001:2022 (2024) certifications for information security management.
  • Implemented a robust internal control system and regular internal audits.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% renewable energy for office electricity by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 18% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Challenging international economic outlook and significant challenges to the international transportation market (post-pandemic)
  • Changing global landscape and volatile markets increasing operational risks.
  • Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts (e.g., Russia-Ukraine war, Red Sea crisis)
  • Increased resistance to globalization and trade protectionism leading to higher costs and reduced supply capabilities.
  • Changes in global demand, particularly in the high-tech industry due to US export controls.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Leveraged digital marketing to create value and enhance operational profitability.
  • Carefully selected high-quality customers and effectively controlled accounts receivable.
  • Emphasized customer quality and strengthened operational profitability.
  • Maintained a sound financial structure with a high current ratio and significant cash reserves.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies and multimodal transport solutions (e.g., charter flights).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier sustainability requirements
  • Policies for compliance with labor laws and avoidance of environmental hazards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Drought affecting Panama Canal capacity
Transition Risks
  • Geopolitical conflicts, deglobalization, trade wars
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and green logistics solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) framework, GHG Protocol

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064-1:2018, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27001:2022

Third-party Assurance: DNV GL (2022)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green logistics solutions
  • Carbon emission reporting functionality in MyDimerco platform

Awards & Recognition

  • Airfreight Forwarder of the Year (Air Cargo Week)
  • China Famous Trademark
  • Best Freight Forwarding Agent (Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair)
  • Top 3PL List (Inbound Logistics)
  • Green Supply Chain Partner G75 (Inbound Logistics)
  • List of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners (Supply Chain Brain)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% for two German warehouses
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions from air carriers by significant amounts (specific figures provided for several carriers in 2022)
  • Two warehouses in Germany now powered 100% by photovoltaic rooftop installations, saving ~11,600 tons per year in CO2 emissions
  • Implementation of green logistics solutions to shift to more CO2-friendly freight options (direct flights, cross-border road freight, China-to-Europe rail, sea/air combinations)
  • Freight consolidation through Consolidation Yield Management® program to reduce shipments and freight miles

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Uniform code of ethics globally guides actions; commitment to integrity

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • 100% renewable energy for office electricity by 2050
  • Committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in coming 2-4 years to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions of Scope 1 and 2 by 18% from a 2021 base year by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing logistics-related emissions and energy use
  • Balancing growth in global commerce with environmental responsibility
Mitigation Strategies
  • Carrier partnerships focusing on decarbonization strategies
  • Mode optimization (shifting to more CO2-friendly options)
  • Fleet electrification (gradual shift to EVs)
  • Renewable energy (photovoltaic installations)
  • Energy-efficient offices
  • Recycling and paperless processes
  • Freight consolidation
  • Participation in Cathay Pacific's SAF program

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GLEC Framework

Certifications: ISO 14064-1:2018

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed