- Sharp rise in upstream material prices due to labor and material shortage and the Chinese government's Dual Control System
- Uncertainties of geopolitics and tariff barrier policies
- Land availability limitations in Taiwan for solar power plant construction
- Climate-related risks (not explicitly listed but implied in the discussion of climate change)
Sino-American Silicon Products Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Sino-American Silicon Products Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 73.3K tCO2e/year (Chunan) and 330066.340 tCO2e/year (Yilan). By scope: Scope 1: 296.615 tCO2e/year (Chunan) and 1,721.059 tCO2e/year (Yilan); Scope 2: 23.0K tCO2e/year (Chunan) and 18257.555 tCO2e/year (Yilan). 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
73.3K tCO2e/year (Chunan) and 330066.340 tCO2e/year (Yilan)
2021
Water Usage
131.2K tons/year (Chunan) and 235042 tons/year (Yilan)
2021
Waste
561.16 tons/year (Chunan) and 2,011.64 tons/year (Yilan)
2021
Energy Use
1.9M kWh/year (Chunan & Yilan)
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 296.615 tCO2e/year (Chunan) and 1,721.059 tCO2e/year (Yilan) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 23.0K tCO2e/year (Chunan) and 18257.555 tCO2e/year (Yilan) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 73.3K tCO2e/year (Chunan) and 330066.340 tCO2e/year (Yilan) |
| 2020 | 36.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 100.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Chunan Plant obtained Green Building Label Diamond Grade and Green Factory Label
- Reduced carbon emissions (quantified data available in the report but not easily extractable in a concise format)
- Improved water quality in Yilan Branch (COD<200 mg/L, SS<150 mg/L, Nitrate Nitrogen < 40 g/L)
- Achieved 50% wastewater reclamation in Chunan Branch
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy utilization before 2050 in stages
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy utilization before 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ProtectionSocial ResponsibilityCorporate Governance