Climate Change Data

格斯科技股份有限公司 GUS TECHNOLOGY

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1969.28 tCO2e/year (Scope 1: 570.34 tCO2e; Scope 2: 1398.94 tCO2e)
Scope 1 Emissions:570.34 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1398.94 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018 certifications in 2023 at the Zhongli plant.
  • Conducted greenhouse gas self-assessment in 2023.

Social Achievements

  • Created job opportunities in Taoyuan.
  • Improved employee retention through training and a comfortable work environment.
  • Enhanced community engagement through partnerships with government and academia.
  • Implemented employee well-being initiatives, including on-site nursing care starting July 2023.
  • Maintained 100% employee health check-up rate in 2022 (汐止廠).

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Development Practice Code in February 2020.
  • Established a salary and remuneration committee and an audit committee in March 2023.
  • Implemented a code of conduct and ethical guidelines.
  • Conducted annual supplier audits.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Maximize equipment energy efficiency.
Short-term Goals:
  • Zero defects in environmental compliance.

Environmental Challenges

  • Waste declaration errors and failure to declare waste storage (resulting in a fine).
  • Potential for increased energy consumption due to technological advancements.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strengthened regulatory guidance and hired specialized environmental personnel.
  • Optimized energy usage efficiency and implemented 5S activities to reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
  • Improved equipment usage efficiency and maintenance to reduce refrigerant emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier selection, evaluation, audit, and guidance processes.
  • Requirements for compliance with labor rights, human rights, labor health and safety, environmental protection, and ethical standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: AA1000 SES

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018

Third-party Assurance: Self-declared, no external assurance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

The company's focus on green technology and sustainable manufacturing contributes to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • High-performance lithium-ion batteries

Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA): Inspirational Brand Award and Corporate Excellence Award
  • 2023 National Brand Yushan Award: Best Product (LTO lithium-ion battery), Best Product First Prize, Outstanding Enterprise, and Outstanding Enterprise Leader