At the invitation of Professor Chien-Ming Lee from National Taipei University, co-hosting the seminar under the Financial Supervisory Commission's manufacturing sector plan, Mr. Chih-Hung Chao, Manager of COMPAL’s Sustainability Office, represented COMPAL Electronics at the June 11 event.
He delivered a keynote titled “Practical Application of the Sustainable Economic Activity Classification Guidelines in the Computer and Peripherals Industry”, sharing COMPAL's approach to aligning with the second edition of the Sustainable Economic Activity Classification Guidelines, and its efforts toward net-zero transformation.
📘 The seminar also featured insights from other industry representatives, including:
Glass Industry: Mr. You-Nien Lin, Secretary-General, Taiwan Glass Industry Association
Cement Industry: Mr. Bin-Chih Wang, Director, Taiwan Cement Corporation
Textile Industry: Ms. Hui-Chen Liu, Senior Manager, Far Eastern New Century
Pulp & Paper Industry: Ms. Ching-Yi Chen, Manager, Cheng Loong Corporation
COMPAL’s Implementation of Sustainable Economic Activity Standards
COMPAL Electronics conducted a detailed assessment using the classification standards specific to the computer and peripherals industry, evaluating both general and enabling economic activities.
The company applied technical screening criteria, performance metrics, and sustainability thresholds to determine its eligibility under the guidelines.
Future Roadmap: Six Environmental Objectives
COMPAL’s sustainability efforts are aligned with the following six environmental goals:
1.Climate Change Mitigation: Reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency
2.Climate Change Adaptation: Enhancing resilience to climate risks across operations and products
3.Sustainable Use and Protection of Water & Marine Resources: Safeguarding aquatic ecosystems
4.Transition to a Circular Economy: Promoting recycling and material reuse to minimize waste
5.Pollution Prevention and Control: Taking proactive measures to reduce environmental pollutants
6.Protection and Restoration of Biodiversity: Supporting the conservation and regeneration of ecosystems
Specific actions in supporting economic activities include renewable energy generation, the use of facilities and related accessories, high-efficiency equipment manufacturing and related applications of high-efficiency technologies, provision of energy technology services or professional services with energy-saving effects, and related applications of low-carbon and circular economy technologies.
COMPAL demonstrates its commitment to sustainable economic activities by promoting ESG values and taking concrete steps toward net zero. The company focuses on diverse, sustainable product design and innovation as drivers for global change.
Sustainability is not just a goal, but our actions every day.
