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TIPC implements corporate sustainability policies and related initiatives by establishing the "Guidelines for the Sustainable Development Steering Committee and Sustainable Development Executive Committee of TIPC." It has set up a three-tier governance structure consisting of the decision-making advisory level—the Sustainable Development Steering Committee、Sustainable Development Executive Committee; and the execution level—the Sustainable Development Working Groups. Additionally, the Sustainable Development Executive Office has been established to support these efforts.

 
TIPC Sustainabilty Governance Structure

TIPC Sustainabilty Governance Structure

Sustainability Development Steering Committee

Chaired by the Chairman, the Strategy Committee comprises the President and external experts as committee members, with a total of seven members.

Sustainable Development Steering Committee
Convened by the President, the Sustainable Development Steering Committee consists of Vice Presidents, Assistant Vice Presidents from headquarters, President of branch offices, and the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), with a total of nine members.
The Committee is responsible for formulating the Company’s sustainability vision, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans; overseeing and coordinating the sustainability initiatives of the working groups; and submitting sustainability-related proposals to the Sustainability Development Strategy Committee for review. The Committee also reports implementation progress and performance to the Board of Directors as appropriate.

Sustainable Development Executive Office
Under the Sustainable Development Steering Committee, the Sustainability Development Office has been established and is staffed by one Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), one manager, and two dedicated personnel.
The Office provides administrative and coordination support for sustainability initiatives, oversees the preparation of the Sustainability Report, and consolidates, monitors, and tracks the implementation progress of each working group.

Sustainable Development Working Groups
Seven working groups have been established: Environmental Sustainability, Friendly Workplace, Social Engagement, Sustainable Infrastructure, Customer Relations, Risk Management, and Corporate Governance.
These working groups are responsible for implementing the Company's sustainability action plans. Each group is led by a designated headquarters unit appointed by the Sustainable Development Steering Committee and supported by relevant functional departments. Branch companies participate through sustainability implementation teams organized around three operational areas: port operations, administration, and engineering.

Sustainability Commitment and Policy Implementation

To implement its sustainable development policy, TIPC promotes sustainability awareness and integrates sustainability considerations into business planning through training programs, seminars, workshops, and internal communications across all organizational levels, from the Board of Directors to employees. At the governance level, the Company provides directors with information on sustainability-related training opportunities and requires managers at the second level and above to complete sustainability-related online training courses to strengthen sustainability leadership and management capabilities.

To enhance employee competencies, TIPC offers training programs covering human rights, non-discrimination, and occupational safety, and organizes seminars and workshops on biodiversity conservation, energy conservation and carbon reduction, as well as emerging sustainability topics such as IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), thereby incorporating international sustainability developments into its operations. In addition, the Company promotes and advances its sustainability initiatives through the Sustainability Development Strategy Committee, the Sustainable Development Steering Committee, and management meetings. TIPC also continues to implement sustainability-related actions in alignment with the Executive Yuan Chief Sustainability Officers Alliance initiative.

Sustainability Vision
Area
Policy Commitment
E
Low Carbon
  • Environmental Protection
  • Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions Reduction and Net-Zero Targets
  • Net-Zero Transition
            
  • Taiwan International Ports Corporation Environmental Policy (approved and endorsed by the Chairman and President)  
  • “Reduce greenhouse gases by 50% by 2030, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050“   
  • “Science-Based Carbon Reduction, Green Power Leads”
S
Mutual Prosperity
  • Inclusive Workplace and Gender Equality
  • Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Protection
  • Contractor Labor Rights Protection and Employment Responsibility
  • Anti-Discrimination
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement
            
     
  •  Complaints and Investigation Procedure for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Harassment (approved by the President)
  • The Company is committed to fostering a workplace environment that aligns with CEDAW principles and gender equality, including organizing related training programs and activities.

  • The Company has established the “Complaints and Investigation Procedure for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Harassment,” the “Statement on the Prohibition of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace,”and the “TIPC Personnel Management Complaint Handling Guidelines”.

  • The Company has established the “Complaints and Investigation Procedure for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Harassment,” the “Statement on the Prohibition of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace,”and the “TIPC Personnel Management Complaint Handling Guidelines”.
                    
  • The Company complies with the People with Disabilities Rights Protection Act and the Indigenous Peoples Employment Rights Protection Act to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities and protect the employment rights of Indigenous peoples.
                    
  • To establish a sound employment management framework, clearly define the rights and obligations of both the Company and its employees, enhance workplace efficiency, and support sustainable business development, TIPC has formulated its Work Rules in accordance with Article 70 of the Labor Standards Act and relevant laws and regulations.
  •  To safeguard employee rights and interests, the Company has established the ‘TIPC Personnel Management Complaint Handling Guidelines’ which provide all employees with formal grievance and appeal channels.     
  • The Company’s labor contracts are executed in accordance with the “Model Contract for Labor Procurement” published by the Public Construction Commission, Executive Yuan. Provisions related to working conditions for dispatched workers such as leave, special leave (including seniority-based entitlements), overtime, and wage payments are stipulated to comply with the Labor Standards Act. 

  • The Company’s labor contracts require contractors to employ persons with disabilities and Indigenous peoples in accordance with the People with Disabilities Rights Protection Act, the Indigenous Peoples Employment Rights Protection Act, and relevant procurement regulations.
  • TIPC Written Declaration on the Prevention of Workplace Violence and Unlawful Infringement (signed by the Chairman)
  • TIPC Occupational Safety and Health Policy (approved and endorsed by the Chairman and President)
  • TIPC Safety Declaration (signed by the Chairman)
  • All corporate unions at the headquarters and branch offices have signed collective bargaining agreements.    
G
Resilience
            
  • Business Integrity and Anti-Corruption  
  • Corporate Governance and Operational Compliance    
  • Disaster Prevention, Response Planning and Drills 
  • Port Facility Security and Inspections
            
  • In line with the spirit of the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the National Integrity Building Action Plan, the Company explicitly stipulates in its “Work Rules” that employees must comply with all company regulations and relevant laws, and perform their duties with integrity.
  • In the event of employee misconduct violating integrity governance, the Company handles such cases with fairness and prudence based on concrete evidence, in accordance with the Guidelines for Personnel Evaluation and the Principles for Handling Rewards and Disciplinary Actions.
  • The Company operates in accordance with the "Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd. Establishment Act" and the "Rules and Regulations Governing TIPC" as the operational basis for compliance. In addition to adhering to relevant laws and regulations, the Company’s Articles of Incorporation also include provisions to safeguard shareholder rights.
  • TIPC Guidelines for Trademark Licensing Operations (approved by the President), governing the management and protection of intellectual property rights.
  • The Company maintains a Privacy Policy on its official website to safeguard personal data and privacy rights.
  • Pursuant to Article 41, Paragraph 1 of The Commercial Port Law and Article 19, Paragraph 1 of the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act, the Company formulates its Disaster Prevention and Rescue Plan by referencing the National Disaster Prevention and Protection Basic Plan. To validate the plan's effectiveness, disaster prevention drills and exercises are conducted regularly each year. 
  • In accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) and Articles 42 and 43 of The Commercial Port Law, the Company develops security assessment reports and security plans. In line with international conventions and under the supervision of the Maritime and Port Bureau, MOTC, to fulfill the certification requirements for port facility security compliance.

 

TIPC’s sustainability vision, goals, strategies, and implementation plans are formulated by the Sustainable Development Executive Committee, submitted to The Sustainable Development Steering Committee for deliberation, and reported to the Board of Directors. Management departments plan targets and initiatives according to the Company’s long-term operational direction. Related plans and budgets are incorporated into business policies and, upon approval by the Operations Committee, submitted to the Board for final ratification.

Reporting Body
            
    
Number of Meetings
            
    
Description
            
Board of Directors 1 At the 4th Meeting of the 5th Board of Directors (acting in lieu of the Shareholders' Meeting) held on June 10, 2025, a report on the Company's 2024 Sustainability Development Performance was presented.
The Sustainable Development Steering Committee 1 Reviewed the Company's sustainability development strategy and implementation priorities.
The Sustainable Development Executive Committee 2 Discussed and monitored the progress of sustainability initiatives and reported implementation results to the Board of Directors.

 

In 2025, in accordance with TIPC’s Guidelines for the Establishment of the Sustainable Development Steering Committee and Sustainable Development Executive Committee, the Sustainable Development Executive Committee drafted the Company’s sustainability vision, goals, strategies, and implementation plans, which were submitted to the Sustainable Development Steering Committee for review. The sustainability vision was established as “Low-Carbon, Mutually Prosperous, and Resilient Ports”, aligned with the 6 focus areas of the World Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP). The Company set five key sustainability goals and formulated 19 sustainability strategies, with detailed implementation plans developed to drive progress across environmental, social, and corporate governance dimensions.

Material sustainability topics such as information security, economic performance, green investment, human resource development, and integrity governance are submitted to the Board of Directors by the responsible departments in the form of discussion proposals. In 2025, topics presented to the Board included sustainability performance, cybersecurity developments, employee work rules, recruitment regulations for new employees, capital utilization plans, business policies, and equity investment businesses. TIPC has established a Sustainable Development Steering Committee, which regularly reports implementation progress and performance outcomes to the Board of Directors.

Nature
  
            
Number of Material Events    
Summary of Discussion Proposals
            
Environmental 2 Included proposals regarding the termination of the Company's investment in a renewable energy electricity retail company and investment plans for an energy company.
Economic 12 Included proposals regarding the business report, business policies and plans, annual financial statements and earnings distribution, annual budget, annual operating volume, revenue and expenditure and profit-and-loss performance, overall planning and development plans for international ports, significant amendments to commercial contracts, and capital utilization and management plans.
Social 4 Included proposals regarding Urban Renewal Project selection in port-adjacent areas, capital injections under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program, amendments to the Company's recruitment regulations for new employees, and amendments to the Guidelines for Personnel Evaluation.
Governance  10 Included proposals regarding revisions to the Company's vision, mission, and core values, general audit reports, cybersecurity status reports, annual audit plans, and evaluation of the independence and suitability of the certified public accountant.

 

Last Updated:2026-09-07
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