- Global market consumption becoming more conservative, impacting overall operational performance
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade confrontation, interest rate hikes, and inflation
- Climate change risks (transition risks, physical risks)
- Improper recycling practices affecting recovered paper quality
Cheng Loong Corporation (CLC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Cheng Loong Corporation (CLC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Taiwan). By scope: Scope 1: 1.1M tCO2e/year (Taiwan); Scope 2: 241.6K tCO2e/year (Taiwan); Scope 3: 404.5K tCO2e/year (Taiwan). 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
1.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Taiwan)
2023
Water Usage
16.5M m3/year (Taiwan)
2023
Waste
314.9K tons/year (Taiwan)
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). | 1.1M tCO2e/year (Taiwan) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 241.6K tCO2e/year (Taiwan) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 404.5K tCO2e/year (Taiwan) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 5.06% (base year: 2018)
- Increased alternative fuel ratio to 15.72% (+5.4% YoY)
- Achieved 94.9% recovered paper utilization rate (+2.4% YoY)
- Achieved 95.9% waste-to-resource ratio
- Reduced SOx emissions by 30% (base year: 2019)
- Reduced NOx emissions by 42% (base year: 2019)
- Reduced TSP emissions by 61% (base year: 2019)
- Developed Eco Anti-grass Paperboard, certified as organic farming material
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 5% by 2025 (Containerboard Division)
- Reduce unit product energy consumption by 5% by 2025 (base year: 2019)
- Increase green procurement ratio to 50% by 2025
- Add 3 new carbon footprint inventories by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 5% by 2025 (base year: 2018)
- Increase alternative fuel ratio to 20% by 2030
- Achieve 100% FSC™ pulp ratio by 2030
- Increase local procurement ratio to 75% by 2030
- Reduce unit product water consumption by 10% by 2030 (Containerboard Division)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
- Increase waste-to-resource ratio to 97% by 2030
- Reduce unit product energy consumption by 10% by 2030 (base year: 2019)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyGreen EnergyDiversity and Equal OpportunityGovernanceSupply Chain ManagementBiodiversitySocial Inclusion