- Global inflation, higher ocean freight, supply chain disruptions due to the Russo-Ukrainian war, insufficient raw material supply, and higher customer inventories
- Oversupply from Mainland China and Southeast Asian countries
- Fierce competition in the international market
YEM CHIO CO., LTD.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, YEM CHIO CO., LTD. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 36.2K tCO2e/year (Changhua Film & Tape Plants combined). By scope: Scope 1: 6.2K tCO2e/year (Changhua Film Plant); Scope 2: 30.0K tCO2e/year (Changhua Film Plant). 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
36.2K tCO2e/year (Changhua Film & Tape Plants combined)
2022
Water Usage
34.2K tons/year (Changhua Film & Tape Plants combined)
2022
Waste
10.7K tons/year (Changhua Film & Tape Plants combined)
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). | 6.2K tCO2e/year (Changhua Film Plant) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 30.0K tCO2e/year (Changhua Film Plant) |
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 | 36.2K tCO2e/year (Changhua Film & Tape Plants combined) |
| 2021 | 41.9K tCO2e/year (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced power consumption by 13,178 MWh compared to the base year (7.8% decrease)
- Installation of solar power equipment with a generation capacity of 1,302.195 kW and 3,858.25 kW on the roofs of Yangmei and Changhua plants respectively.
- Obtained ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumption by 30% within 5 years from May 2021
- Complete construction of EMS at Changhua Film Plant and Yangmei 2nd Plant by April 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Expand Film 2.0 plan by developing multi-functional films
- Develop new uses of glue
- Obtain national standard certifications for products
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy saving and carbon reductionEnvironmental protectionDigital transformationCircular economyHuman rights