- Supply chain disruptions due to international fuel price fluctuations
- Growing competition in the renewable energy industry
- Intermittency of renewable energy generation
- Stricter environmental protection regulations
- Delays in LNG import terminals
- Insufficient feeder capacity in solar photovoltaic grid-connected hot zones
Taiwan Cogeneration Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Taiwan Cogeneration Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.2M metric tons of CO2e (3 IPPs) + 345820.58 metric tons of CO2e (Guan Tian Plant). By scope: Scope 1: 4.2M tCO2e (3 IPPs) + 339722.18 tCO2e (Guan Tian Plant); Scope 2: 7.8K tCO2e (3 IPPs) + 3151.8 tCO2e (Guan Tian Plant). 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
4.2M metric tons of CO2e (3 IPPs) + 345820.58 metric tons of CO2e (Guan Tian Plant)
2022
Water Usage
761.4K m3 (Guan Tian Plant)
2022
Waste
21.6K metric tons of coal ash (Guan Tian Plant)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 4.2M tCO2e (3 IPPs) + 339722.18 tCO2e (Guan Tian Plant) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.8K tCO2e (3 IPPs) + 3151.8 tCO2e (Guan Tian Plant) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions by approximately 1.43 million metric tons from 3 invested IPPs (equivalent to the carbon reduction of approximately 3,680 Da'an Parks)
- Cleared 28,260 metric tons of scrap tires
- Achieved 26.9% replacement performance using scrap tire rubber as alternative fuel
- 100% recovery and utilization of coal ash generated at Guan Tian Plant
- Estimated electricity saving rate of 0.83% at Guan Tian Plant in 2022
- Completed the Wushantou Reservoir's 13.7 MW floating solar photovoltaic project
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Renewable energy retailing to reach 191 GWh
- Expand ancillary service trading business
- Obtain EPC and O&M projects for large-scale renewable energy plants
- Achieve 100% operational reliability at Guan Tian Plant
- Cumulative installed capacity of renewable energy to exceed 177 MW (2024)
📅 Medium-term
- Total renewable energy wheeled to exceed 300 GWh
- Officially participate in the ancillary service market
- Cumulative installed capacity of renewable energy to exceed 326 MW (2026)
🔭 Long-term
- Become an international energy and power company
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy ManagementCircular EconomyEnvironmental ProtectionEmployee Well-beingSocial InclusionTalent ManagementCorporate GovernanceSupply Chain SustainabilityRenewable Energy