In the face of worsening climate change, many countries around the world have undertaken to achieve net-zero emission by 2050. Taiwan has incorporated the 2050 net-zero emission target into national legislation, and has proposed "Climate Change Response Act" for greenhouse gas reduction and management. In line with the national policy, TIPC has actively committed to achieving net-zero emission in the port community by 2050. To this end, TIPC has responded to the net-zero policy with its corporate strength and encouraged the industries in the port area to jointly reduce carbon emission through a multifaceted mechanism, in order to realize the vision of "sustainable, green and smart port". Towards the goal of net-zero emission by 2050, the company will adopt more diversified and flexible means to keep updated, so as to attain sustainable development.
Renewable energy applications: Port facilities can be equipped with renewable energy generators for wind and solar energy. Measures to enhance port energy efficiency include the use of solar power, biofuel, fuel cells, and wind power in port facilities.
Net-zero is our goal. Towards this goal, TIPC has adopted "Science-Based Carbon Reduction, Green Power Leads" for carbon reduction practices. Current promotional measures include reducing vessel speed, installing Smart Energy Management System, installing 209 shore power stations at terminals, and using renewable energy sources, etc. Regarding promotion of renewable energy sources, TIPC has actively developed solar power, wind energy and other renewable energy sources. In addition to optimizing the rooftop of existing buildings to install photovoltaic power generator, Taichung Port has even been approved by the Executive Yuan as a homeport for wind power operations, and continues to provide high-quality offshore wind power infrastructures and resources, which will drive the port supply chain to collaboratively reduce pollution and emission.
Furthermore, a voluntary greenhouse gas inventory has revealed that our carbon emissions are dominated by electricity use, which accounts for over 90% of total carbon emission. In order to achieve energy efficiency and autonomy, TIPC has started to procure green power and roll out self-generation and self-use assessment of renewable energy, as well as establish pre-emption rights with solar power and renewable energy operators in the port, with the aim to use 100% green power in main offices by 2030, and achieve RE100 (100% use of green power), which is estimated to result in the reduction of about 24,780 metric tons of carbon dioxide per annum.
TIPC will adopt more diversified and flexible means to stay updated to attain sustainable development, and will work together with port operators to reduce carbon emission through management and incentives. In order to accelerate progress towards net-zero emission, the corporate regularly conducts seminars to share the latest knowledge on carbon management, and offers incentives for operators to commit to the use of a certain proportion of renewable energy, and adoption of electric vehicles and equipment. The company will also promote cooperation and participation in discussions on carbon reduction with internal staff and external stakeholders, so as to jointly fulfill environmental responsibility and achieve the goal of mutual benefit and prosperity.
