- Decreasing birth rate in Taiwan affecting the size of consumer groups for infant vaccines.
- Relatively smaller scale of Taiwanese biotech companies compared to international pharmaceutical companies.
Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1: 1538.46 tons in 2023; Scope 2: 3821.58 tons in 2023). By scope: Scope 1: 1.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.8K tCO2e/year. 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
5.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1: 1538.46 tons in 2023; Scope 2: 3821.58 tons in 2023)
2023
Water Usage
43.61 Million liters/year
2023
Waste
11.05 tons/year
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). | 1.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.8K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption from 62.93 Million liters in 2022 to 43.61 Million liters in 2023
- Reduced total waste from 10.01 tons in 2022 to 11.05 tons in 2023 (Note: slight increase, needs further investigation)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Collect and survey internal carbon emission data; propose plans to improve equipment operation processes and enhance energy efficiency.
📅 Medium-term
- Conduct greenhouse gas inventory; reduce carbon emissions year by year; continuously improve equipment operation processes.
🔭 Long-term
- Conduct a greenhouse gas inventory and verify it by a third party; reduce carbon emissions by 1%-2% year by year; continue improving the equipment operation process and enhancing energy efficiency.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ProtectionEmployee Well-beingCorporate Governance