- Climate change risks (physical and transition risks)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Fraudulent activities
- Maintaining customer privacy and data security
Union Bank of Taiwan Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Union Bank of Taiwan Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.3K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 3: 777.6K tCO2e/year (2023). 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
4.3K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Water Usage
72.4K m3/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
9.0M KWh/year (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 777.6K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 | 4.3K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2022 | 4.3K tCO2e/year (indirect) |
| 2021 | 4.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced electricity consumption by 2.3% compared to the previous year
- Increased investment in green procurement to NT$54.54 million
- 67% increase in the volume of paper recycled
- 50 million kWh of electricity generated using solar power cumulatively
- 64% of all bills mailed electronically
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 6% annually (2024)
- Reduce water consumption by 1% annually (2024)
- Increase green procurement to at least NT$30 million annually (2024)
- Complete greenhouse gas inventory of UBOT subsidiaries (2024)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 42% by 2030 (2023 as base year)
- Achieve 15% reduction in electricity consumption by 2035 (2020 as base year)
- Achieve 8% reduction in water consumption by 2035 (2023 as base year)
- Achieve 40% reduction in fuel consumption in company vehicles by 2035 (2023 as base year)
- Equip parking lots with electric vehicle systems (2023 onward)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial WelfareCorporate GovernanceCustomer CareEmployee Care