- Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events (flooding, droughts).
- Regulatory changes (carbon tax, CBAM, EU Green Deal).
- Upstream supplier transformation risks.
- Increased air conditioning costs due to high temperatures.
- Water consumption fees.
- Potential flooding of Mainland China plants due to sea level rise.
- Supply chain disruptions due to natural disasters.
Eternal Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Eternal Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 244.9K tCO2e (2022); 239039 tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 83.8K tCO2e (2022); 81591 tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 161.1K tCO2e (2022); 157448 tCO2e (2023); Scope 3: 1.9M tCO2e (2022); 1810567 tCO2e (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
244.9K tCO2e (2022); 239039 tCO2e (2023)
2023
Water Usage
1.1K million liters (2022); 1002.82 million liters (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 83.8K tCO2e (2022); 81591 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 161.1K tCO2e (2022); 157448 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.9M tCO2e (2022); 1810567 tCO2e (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 244.9K tCO2e (2022); 239039 tCO2e (2023) |
| 2021 | 268.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 235.3K tCO2e (2020) |
| 2019 | 222.9K tCO2e/year (Group Total) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Successfully implemented the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System in Taiwan.
- Reassessed greenhouse gas emissions in line with ISO 14064-1:2018.
- Initiated renewable energy investments and assessments, including large-scale solar energy installation.
- Power reduction rate of 4.92% in 2023.
- Heat reduction rate of 6.22% in 2023.
- Increased renewable energy installations from 15kW in 2021 to 3077kW in 2023.
- Increased use of renewable energy from 17,305 kWh in 2021 to 3,323,088 kWh in 2023.
- Acquired 955 tCO2e in carbon offset credits in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2020).
- Reduce total unit consumption of energy resources by 15% by 2030.
- Reach 10% renewable energy utilization by 2030.
- Reduce total use of high-concern and toxic chemical raw materials by 5% by 2030.
- Achieve 150% sales growth of green products by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in Taiwan plants by 2050.
- Reduce global physical carbon intensity by 50% by 2050.
- Reduce global economic carbon intensity by 90% by 2050.
- Reduce total global carbon emissions by 100% by 2050.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change