Hsin Yung Chien Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-2023, 2019-2023, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2017-2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Products
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Shareholder Rights
- Information Transparency
Environmental Achievements
- Installation of the largest solar power generation system in Nantou in 2017
- Development of low-carbon, green energy and recyclable products (Inflatable Rubber Dam and Wave Power Sheet)
- Implementation of net-zero carbon reduction plan including fuel conversion, application of low-carbon materials, energy-efficient power replacement, application of new energy sources, waste recycling and regeneration, development of eco-friendly fibers, improvement of thermal energy efficiency, and negative carbon investment
Social Achievements
- Subsidies for students
- Relief provisions in three festivals
- Contributions to domestic and overseas disaster relief
- Support for senior citizens living alone
- Sponsorship of community events
- NTD$30 million financial support during COVID-19
- Year-end bonus, new project bonus, special contribution bonus
- Company trips, family day
- Scholarships for on-the-job training and employees' children
- Company restaurant
- Discounted products with cooperated business companies
- Company uniforms
- Annual employee health checks
- Workplace health promotion
Governance Achievements
- Enhancement of information transparency
- Promotion of shareholder rights
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Environmental Challenges
- Rapid development of the wind power industry leading to increased waste of thermoset carbon fiber composite materials
- Large amounts of existing composite waste
Mitigation Strategies
- Development of recyclable carbon fiber thermoplastic composites
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of renewable energy products
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Eco-friendly hot-press cushion pad
- Carbon Fiber Thermoplastic Composites
- Inflatable Rubber Dam
- Wave Power Sheet
Awards & Recognition
- The 63rd iENA Gold and Silver Award (2011)
- Agricultural Construction Award (from COA)
Reporting Period: 2019-2023
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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Established the largest solar power generation system in Nantou in 2017
- Won first place in the national industrial park greening in 2012
- Implemented ISO 50001 energy management system in 2024
- Developing low-carbon, green energy, and recyclable products (rubber dams, ocean pollution barriers, and ocean buoys)
Social Achievements
- Adoption of underprivileged children
- Provided NT$30 million in relief funds during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Employee benefits (bonuses, travel, scholarships, etc.)
Governance Achievements
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications
- Public listing in 2010
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
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: Null
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-carbon, green energy, and recyclable products (rubber dams, ocean pollution barriers, and ocean buoys)
Awards & Recognition
- 2011 63rd Nuremberg International Invention Fair Gold Medal
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon Reduction
- Sustainable Products
- Circular Economy
Environmental Achievements
- Developed environment-friendly cushioning pads from recyclable materials
- Developed thermoplastic composite material with high temperature resistance, high strength, and recyclability
Social Achievements
- Appropriated 2% of pre-tax net profit (NT$10,675,157) as employees’ remuneration
- Actively cultivating and establishing its talent pool, conducting employee training, implementing employee performance appraisal and evaluation, and improving employee satisfaction
Governance Achievements
- Financial statements audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers Taiwan and reviewed by the Audit Committee
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieving net zero carbon emissions
Environmental Challenges
- Decline in net operating income due to global economic slowdown, rising interest rates, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict
- Sharp fall in ocean freight stock prices resulting in unrealized evaluation loss
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed products with high added value to improve gross profit and operating income
- Disposed of all non-operating investments in 2022
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Environment-friendly cushioning pads
- Thermoplastic composite material
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Water Consumption:507,000 L (2023)
Waste Generated:10 tons (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Sustainable Development
- Ethical Corporate Management
- Human Rights
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Equipped plants with solar panels, with a total capacity of 1,000 kilowatts and an average annual output of at least 1.2 million kilowatt hours (2017)
- Developed the world’s lightest and environment-friendly recyclable thermoplastic suitcase (2018)
- Actively develops green energy products and entrusts qualified recycling manufacturers to recycle waste (2023)
- Implemented plans for the introduction of the IS050001 energy management system and ISO14064-1 organizational carbon inventory (2024)
Social Achievements
- Long-term support for 10 children from disadvantaged families (ongoing)
- Long-term support of funding for Nantou County Police Friendly Association, Nantou County Volunteer Police Fire Brigade, and family support center (ongoing)
- Sponsored Taiwan Small Hydropower Alliance Forum and Kanu typhoon disaster relief workers (2023)
- Provides employees with a welfare system including regular employee discussions, employee family days, and provision of cultural and recreational activities, health examination and medical consultation (ongoing)
Governance Achievements
- Established the Audit Committee in 2021
- Formulated and disclosed corporate governance best practice principles
- Implemented measures for the performance evaluation of the Board of Directors
- Designated Manager Lin, Chiu-Hung as the corporate governance supervisor
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Continue process improvement and cost reduction
Medium-term Goals:
- Promote KING and NEWSHEET brands globally to increase market share
- Develop low-carbon, green energy, and environmental protection products
Short-term Goals:
- Accelerate mass production of new product lines and actively develop domestic and export markets
- Improve customer satisfaction by reserving machine capacity for urgent orders and increasing machine adaptability
Environmental Challenges
- Increasingly fierce price competition among industry peers and rising cost of raw materials
- Slowdown of global economic growth due to interest rate hikes and the Russo-Ukrainian War, resulting in decreased demand
- Fluctuation in raw material prices (rubber and cloth)
- Exchange rate changes impacting export profits
Mitigation Strategies
- Product differentiation to avoid vicious price competition and improve added value
- Optimizing product portfolio to maintain gross profit margin
- Controlling expenses and leveraging decreased export sea freight costs
- Actively searching for rubber suppliers directly from producing countries
- Researching rubber raw materials and cooperating with upstream gluing plants
- Implementing foreign exchange hedging strategies and natural hedging through foreign currency transactions
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Requires suppliers to follow relevant measures and comply with environmental, safety, health, and human rights policies
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green energy conveyor belts
- Energy-saving conveyor belts
- Super heat-resistant and oil-resistant conveyor belts
- Wear-resistant and fire-resistant conveyor belts
- Thermoplastic composite material plates
Awards & Recognition
- CNS Mark (1985)
- Excellent Import and Export Manufacturer (1986)
- National Model of Child Care Award (ongoing)
- 29th Central Region Outstanding Manager Award (2023)