Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability Communication
• Ethical Governance
• Quality & Service
• Green Operation
• Friendly Workplace
• Community Care

Environmental Achievements

• Taoyuan Factory greenhouse gas emission decreased by 8.6% in 2020
• Average SOx decreased by 7.28% compared with 2019
• Reduced electricity consumption by 930 thousand kWh
• Lukang Factory water consumption decreased by 43.28%
• Lukang Factory wastewater discharge decreased by 16.27%
• Recycled 168,000 tons of scrap glass

Social Achievements

• Average employee satisfaction of 88%
• Employee turnover rate of 10.6%
• 100% of employees who applied for parental leave in 2019 retained in 2020
• Average salary 155% higher than local minimum salary
• 90.47% in-service rate for new staff counselor system
• Donated NT$2.53 million

Governance Achievements

• No incidents of corruption, bribery, or blackmail in 2020
• 7 Board meetings convened in 2020
• Established Standard Operating Procedures for Handling Directors' Requests
• Corporate Governance Evaluation score of 71.86 points

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Sluggish market demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020
• Low-price competition of imported glass in the Taiwanese market
• Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the sheet glass industry in Mainland China
• Government restrictions on new production capacity in Mainland China
• Environmental protection policies in Mainland China
• Sudden increase in demand for Photovoltaic transparent glass exceeding supply

Mitigation Strategies

• Strengthened production and sales system
• Increased added value of products
• Promoted Low-E glass
• Provided various products based on domestic construction projects
• Reduced costs and accelerated development to increase product value
• Improved capacity and increased efficiency of fiberglass production
• Developed low-dielectric (Low DK) fiberglass fabric

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Quarterly evaluation

Responsible Procurement

• Fair, just, and transparent procurement policy
• Supplier evaluation form

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Natural disasters

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts
• Customers' low-carbon transformation demand

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064-1, ISO 50001, FSSC 22000

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low-E glass
• Vacuum insulated glass
• Lightweight bottles
• Silver-free Low-E glass
• Low-DK fiberglass cloth

Awards & Recognition

• Silver Award in TCSA for 6 consecutive years
• 14th Art and Business Award
• 29th Taiwan Excellence Award
• 2020 Taiwan Craft Brand Certification
• Healthy Workplace Certification

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability Communication
• Ethical Governance
• Quality & Service
• Green Operation
• Friendly Workplace
• Community Care

Environmental Achievements

• In 2021, the investment expenditure in environmental protection is nearly 240 million dollars.
• Direct greenhouse gas emissions fall by about 4% compared to 2020.
• Indirect greenhouse gas emissions fall by about 5% compared to 2020.
• Recycled 184,000 tons of scrap glass in 2021.
• Taichung Flat Panel Plant's wastewater discharge will be reduced by 64.99% compared to 2020
• The average recovery and reuse rate of food-holding glass products reached 48%.

Social Achievements

• Average salary of grassroots staff is 155% higher than the local minimum salary.
• 94.44% of employees that applied for parental leaves in 2020 retained in 2021.
• In 2021, the average hours of education and training for general personnel of TGI are 19.1 hours, which is 2.3 hours more than that of last year.
• In 2021, TGI adopted the and the in-service rate is 100% by December 31st, 2021
• Since 2000, the Taiwan Glass Culture and Education Foundation has rewarded 2,693 college students and awarded a total of 31.05 million in scholarships.

Governance Achievements

• TGI was again selected to FTSE4 Good in Taiwan Index Plus
• TGI has been awarded Silver Award for the past seven years among "Traditional Manufacturing" companies in Corporate Sustainability Report Award.
• No TGI employee was involved in corruption, bribery or blackmail, and no political donation in 2021.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Higher prices for crude oil, natural gas and raw materials; inflation, pressure on the global supply chain, and the uncertainty towards the economic outlook of 2022.
• Power rationing measures for energy consumption and intensity dual control system along with the construction industry crisis have impacted the entire industry chain.
• Shortage of shipping containers and increase in delivery fees resulted foreign orders being slightly affected.

Mitigation Strategies

• Reduce production costs, increase the added value of its products, enhance its industry-university research and development cooperation, and create product customization and differentiation.
• Increased its bidding for various tenders in the domestic market, and its heat-resistant container and kitchen appliance production lines were merged into one production line, and strategically increased unit prices to maintain existing profits.
• Constantly been thinking about the optimization of the organizational structure and operations of the Company to adapt to the rapidly changing international market.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Quarterly evaluation

Responsible Procurement

• CSR Code of Conduct for Suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Intensification of Extreme Weather Events
• Impact due to Energy Supply/Transportation Instability
• Insufficient Supply of Raw Materials

Transition Risks

• Increased Raw Material Costs
• Carbon Fee Issues
• Renewable Energy Regulations
• More stringent General Environmental Regulations

Opportunities

• Recycling and reusing raw materials
• Improve energy efficiency
• Develop low-carbon product designs

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Earth Charter, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, Accountability’s AA1000 Series of Standards (2008 version), International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3000 (ISAE3000), United Nations Global Compact, ISO 26000, TCFD, SASB

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 14064-1, FSSC 22000

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 6
• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 12
• SDG 13

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various ESG programs and policies.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low-E glass
• Vacuum insulated glass
• Lightweight bottle technology
• Low DK fiberglass cloth

Awards & Recognition

• Silver Award in TCSA (7 consecutive years)
• FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG Index constituent
• Red Dot Design Award
• Taiwan Excellence Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Performance
• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 8.6% compared to 2021
• Reduced direct greenhouse gas emissions by 10.6% compared to 2021
• Reduced water consumption by 1% compared to 2021
• Reduced wastewater discharge by 8.15% in Changbin plant compared to 2021
• Recycled approximately 17.9 million tons of cullet
• Achieved nearly 8,770 KW of solar power generation capacity
• Taoyuan plant received the Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction Award from the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs.
• Hsinchu plant received the “Non-plastic Waste Container Category” Resource Circulation Foundation Label from the Environmental Protection Administration.

Social Achievements

• Lukang plant received the “Excellent Employer of People with Disabilities” award and the “Superior Award for Exceeding the Quota of Employing People with Disabilities” from Changhua County.
• Employee turnover rate of 8.89%
• Average employee training hours of 18.5 hours per year
• 81.54% employee birthday leave utilization rate
• 80.65% return-to-work rate for employees who took parental leave
• Donated NT$2.3 million to social causes
• Total blood donations of 35 bags

Governance Achievements

• Conducted a board performance evaluation
• No cases of corruption, bribery, or extortion among employees
• Consistently received the TCSA Corporate Sustainability Report Award (Silver Award) for eight consecutive years.
• Received the TCSA Innovation Growth Leader Award, Circular Economy Leader Award, and Taiwan Top 100 Sustainable Model Enterprises Award in 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global supply chain imbalance due to the Russo-Ukrainian war and pandemic prevention measures
• Increased energy and raw material prices leading to inflation
• Decreased demand and exchange rate losses affecting overall performance
• Trade barrier investigation by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce
• Climate change risks (flooding, energy supply instability, raw material shortages, stricter regulations, carbon tax/fee)
• Supply chain disruptions

Mitigation Strategies

• Cost reduction, accelerated R&D, increased product value
• Strengthening innovation and R&D capabilities
• Optimizing production lines and equipment
• Developing alternative sourcing strategies
• Implementing energy-saving and water-saving strategies
• Installing rooftop solar panels and wind turbine motors
• Replacing energy-efficient lighting fixtures
• Implementing TCFD framework for climate risk management
• Developing emergency response plans
• Improving water resource recycling
• Increasing the use of renewable energy
• Strengthening supplier audits and ESG management assessments

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Quarterly audits of key suppliers

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• ESG management assessment

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding
• Energy supply instability

Transition Risks

• Stricter environmental regulations
• Carbon tax/fee
• Increased raw material costs

Opportunities

• Increased demand for energy-efficient products
• Development of energy-efficient products
• Government incentives for renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, UN Global Compact, TCFD, SASB

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young (EY)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 1
• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 5
• SDG 6
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 10
• SDG 11
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 15
• SDG 16
• SDG 17

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low-E glass
• Lightweight bottles
• Low DK fiberglass fabric
• TG brand tableware

Awards & Recognition

• TCSA Corporate Sustainability Report Award (Silver Award)
• TCSA Innovation Growth Leader Award
• TCSA Circular Economy Leader Award
• Taiwan Top 100 Sustainable Model Enterprises Award
• Green Factory Label
• Resource Circulation Foundation Label

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental protection
• Energy conservation
• Carbon reduction
• Occupational safety and health
• Employee welfare
• Social engagement
• Corporate governance
• Supply chain sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total GHG emission by 10.59% in 2023 compared to 2022
• Reduced greenhouse gas emission intensity per unit by 4.9% in 2023 compared to the previous year
• Reduced general waste volume by 25.16% in 2023 compared to the previous year
• Increased use of recycled glass in glass container products by 4.44% to 55.37% in 2023
• Saved nearly 6.67 million kWh of power consumption by improving energy efficiency of production equipment and procedures
• Constructed approximately 8,784 KW of solar power capacity

Social Achievements

• Launched employee well-being program including birthday leave, festive cash, and other benefits resulting in 83% retention rate of new recruits trained under the
• Paid entry-level employees 155% of the local minimum salary on average
• Hired 28 people of indigenous origin
• Taoyuan Factory received the Corporate Food Safety Volunteer Award
• Employees of the Utilities Section at Lukang Factory received “Changhua Coastal Industrial Park Manufacturer Association 2023 Labor Day Commendation of Role Model Workers”
• Received certification for “Excellent Breastfeeding Room Certification” from Taipei City Government Department of Health

Governance Achievements

• Appointed a corporate governance officer
• Established a comprehensive talent development and retention policy
• Completed board performance evaluation for 2022
• Implemented “Business Integrity Code of Conduct,” “Illegal, Unethical, and Dishonest Conducts Reporting Policy,” and “Employee Service Integrity Code of Conduct”
• Conducted 33 internal audits with no abnormalities found

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global supply chain restructuring
• Geopolitical tensions
• High interest rates
• Potential ECFA suspension
• Rising raw material prices
• Inflation
• Exchange rate losses
• Climate change risks (flooding, unstable power supply, carbon taxes)
• Talent retention

Mitigation Strategies

• Cost reduction plans and efficiency improvements in factories
• Installation of solar photovoltaic systems
• Replacement of outdated equipment
• AI and big data analysis for energy and carbon savings
• Development of LOW-E energy-saving glass applications
• Tightened annual budget assessment and regular reviews
• Exploring ways to lower cost, shorten the R&D cycle, and increase product value
• Implementing TCFD framework for climate risk management
• Competitive salary packages and employee benefits
• Counselor system for new recruits

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Quarterly and annual evaluations; approximately 95% of suppliers in A-tier

Responsible Procurement

• Public disclosure of procurement tenders
• CSR Code of Conduct for Suppliers
• Supplier ESG evaluation

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding
• Unstable power supply

Transition Risks

• Carbon taxes
• Stringent environmental regulations
• Increased raw material costs

Opportunities

• Renewable energy investments
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Development of low-carbon products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, TCFD, SASB, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14064-1, ISO 50001 (some factories), ISO/IATF 16949 (some factories), FSSC 22000 (some factories), ISO 45001 (some factories), AEO

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 1
• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 5
• SDG 6
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 10
• SDG 11
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 15
• SDG 16
• SDG 17

Various initiatives aligned with the UN SDGs are described throughout the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• LOW-E energy-saving glass
• Lightweight bottles
• Low DK fiberglass fabric

Awards & Recognition

• Taiwan Top 100 Sustainable Enterprises Award
• Circular Economy Leadership Award
• Growth through Innovation Leader Award
• TCSA Corporate Sustainability Report Award - Silver (9 consecutive years)
• Arts & Business Awards - Regular Award - Bronze