- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical instability and economic recession.
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in factories.
- Meeting stringent ESG requirements imposed by brand clients.
- Managing risks associated with climate change (physical risks: worsening air pollution, high temperatures, energy shortages, increasing severity of climate events; transition risks: tightening climate-related laws and regulations, raw material instability, customers' changing supplier selection criteria, technology risks in low-carbon technologies and recycled materials).
志強國際企業股份有限公司 (Sports Gear Co., Ltd.)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, 志強國際企業股份有限公司 (Sports Gear Co., Ltd.) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 154.44 tCO2e/year (Taiwan HQ only, Scope 1, 2, and 3 Category 4). By scope: Scope 1: 19.87 tCO2e/year (Taiwan HQ only); Scope 2: 109.55 tCO2e/year (Taiwan HQ only); Scope 3: 25.02 tCO2e/year (Taiwan HQ only). 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
154.44 tCO2e/year (Taiwan HQ only, Scope 1, 2, and 3 Category 4)
2023
Renewable Energy
8.19% (Vietnam factories), 6.56% (Cambodia factory)
of total energy
Water Usage
0.85 million liters/year (Taiwan HQ only)
2023
Energy Use
964 GJ/year (Taiwan HQ only)
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). | 19.87 tCO2e/year (Taiwan HQ only) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 109.55 tCO2e/year (Taiwan HQ only) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 25.02 tCO2e/year (Taiwan HQ only) |
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 | 154.44 tCO2e/year (Taiwan HQ only, Scope 1, 2, and 3 Category 4) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption by 2.83% compared to 2017 (baseline year).
- Increased renewable energy usage to 8.19% at five Vietnam factories and 6.56% at the Cambodia factory.
- SGC passed the IEEM environmental certification audit requirements of brand customers.
- Gradually replaced oil-based chemicals with water-based chemicals.
- VG developed an injection molded outsole made from a new green material, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 2.5 kg per pair of shoes.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase utilization of eco-friendly recycled materials in finished footwear (20-50% by 2025).
- Reduce water consumption per kilogram of materials by 25%.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
- Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeGovernanceSupply Chain ManagementHuman Resource ManagementOccupational Health and SafetyCommunity Engagement