- Sensitivity to US dollar exchange rate fluctuations.
- Low-cost competition from Chinese and Indian API manufacturers.
- Stringent inspection requirements from US and EU pharmaceutical authorities.
- Uncertainties in the growth of generic pharmaceutical markets due to supply chain disruptions, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
Chunghwa Chemical Synthesis & Biotech Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Chunghwa Chemical Synthesis & Biotech Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 11.9K 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
15.9K tCO2e/year
2022
Water Usage
83.2K tons/year
2022
Waste
2.1K tons/year
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). | 4.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.9K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 14.1K metric tons (tCO2e) |
| 2020 | 11.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 12.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 12.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 13.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
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 473,567 KWh and carbon emissions by 241,046 kg in 2022.
- Implemented a vacuum pump water recovery system, conserving water resources.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce electricity consumption by over 1% annually.
- Implement six vacuum pump water recovery systems.
📅 Medium-term
- Improve manufacturing technology, adding hydrogenation and metal reactions.
- Expand CDMO/CMO business.
🔭 Long-term
- Develop high-priced, high-tech products with few competitors.
- Develop unique key technologies for special products (anti-cancer, high potency, peptide drugs).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental protectionEmployee well-beingCorporate governance