- Delay in overall demand due to the Russian-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas war, the Red Seas Crisis, and the US-China strategic conflict.
- Decline in global PCB industry output by 15.6% in 2023.
- Increased cost of raw materials.
- Increased severity of extreme weather events such as typhoons and floods.
- Supply chain disruptions.
Taiwan Union Technology Corporation (TUC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Taiwan Union Technology Corporation (TUC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 260.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 20.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 47.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 176.4K 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
260.0K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
297.53 million liters/year
2023
Waste
4.3K 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). | 20.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 47.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 176.4K tCO2e/year |
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 | 260.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 3,161.54 MWh, reducing CO2 emissions by 1,566.70 metric tons.
- Reduced hazardous industrial waste by 571 tons and general industrial waste by 584 tons compared to 2022.
- Maintained a waste recycling rate at 76% or above.
- Achieved Green Partner Certification by Sony.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 2% by 2025 (compared to 2021)
- Maintain zero occupational accidents.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 10% by 2030 (compared to 2021)
- Achieve customer satisfaction survey score above 85 points.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 2% annually from 2031 onwards.
- Achieve customer satisfaction survey score above 85 points.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Honest governanceGreen sustainabilitySafe and healthy workplace environmentImproved employee remuneration