Due to the nature of port operations, carbon emission from vessels is the main source of greenhouse gases in the port area. In order to cope with the international trend of emission reduction in 2023, TIPC has developed relevant emission reduction strategies and measures, and proposed carbon footprint verification (CFV), management of energy conservation, and application of renewable energy, in order to create sustainable port.
TIPC has completed the greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory in 2023 and passed the third-party verification. Based on the inventory results over the years, TIPC has proposed carbon-reducing strategies and blueprint, and put forward the carbon reduction target for Scope 1 and Scope 2, namely "Reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, and achieve netzero emission by 2050". In 2023, TIPC has made significant contribution to the transformation into lowcarbon green port cluster.
In terms of greenhouse gas emission reduction, we have achieved the following results for Scope 1 and 2: replacement of 15 fuel-powered public transports, 2 fuel-powered equipment and machineries, and procurement of 150,000 kWh of green electricity. A total of 117,676 trees were planted throughout the port, covering a total green area of 773 hectares, with carbon reduction of 7,730 metric tons/year.
(According to Ministry of Environment, one hectare of forestation generates about 10 metric tons of carbon sinks per year.)
In terms of management of water resources, the use of reclaimed water reached 426,000 metric tons, resulting in a carbon reduction of 66.46 metric tons. (Water and carbon reduction coefficient of Taiwan Water Corporation: 0.156 kg CO2/metric ton).
As for energy management, the port area has been equipped with 11 charging piles for the company's own use and 71 piles for public use, 135 smart water meters and 312 smart electricity meters, as well as 74 highvoltage onshore power supplies for ships.
In order to actively develop a good ecological environment and promote environmental education, Keelung Port, Suao Port, Taichung Port, and Anping Port have all certified as EcoPorts in 2023, with a total of 8 best cases presented. In addition, Keelung Port and Taichung Port have been certified as environmental education center, and in 2023, they have organized 34 presentations, environmental educations, and conferences on sustainable issues such as carbon reduction and environmental protection.
Moving towards low-carbon, net-zero emission and sustainable development, TIPC effectively manages the impacts of its operations through carbon management, energy and water resource management. As part of its corporate social responsibility for the environment and resources, the corporate continues to actively promote port and marine education, in anticipation of positive development of the society and environment.
