Green Port Development-ESG Sustainability, Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd.

2024 Performance Highlights (E)

Solar power generation

Currently, 104,106 kW of solar power has been generated in Taiwan's port areas through the installation of solar panels on port land, existing buildings, and warehouse roofs.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

There is currently one LNG receiving station at Taichung Port West Wharf No. 13, which was built by Chinese Petroleum Corporation (CPC). The company is currently constructing West Wharf No. 12, which is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2025. Moving forward, the port will continue to provide dockland in line with the central government's green energy policy.

TIPC green energy-related sites (including LNG, offshore and onshore wind power, photovoltaic or other renewable energy sources) had an actual leased area of 462.66 hectares in 2024, increasing by 53.97 hectares from 2023.
80,222 new trees were planted, replanted, or replaced in 2024.
Approximately 456,217.1 metric tons of recycled water will be used in 2024.
The 2024 “Salute to the Sea” coastal cleanup and maintenance program has removed 3,180.4 metric tons of waste, including 2,408.9 metric tons of general waste, 407.4 metric tons of recyclables, and 364.1 metric tons of driftwood.

Comply with the SDGs

SDG13【SDG 13.2】
SDG9【SDG 9.3；SDG9.4】
SDG7【SDG 7.2；SDG7.a；SDG7.b】
SDG11【SDG 11.5；SDG11.6】

Management Policy

Covered material topics

Greenhouse gas emissions
Green investment
Energy management
Air pollution

Policy

Environmental Management Policy

Management Evaluation System

Environmental Management Policy【Promotion of Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction】
Development of Renewable Energy
Investment in ESG Bonds

Environmental Management Policy

While pursuing operational growth, TIPC also acknowledges the importance of environment sustainability. By proactively identifying the environmental risks associated with its services and activities, the company manages and reduces possible environmental impacts to achieve the goal of creating a green and sustainable port, and further realizes the corporate vision of "Going Global with Innovation as the Core, and Becoming an Outstanding Port Group in the World".

Note:

EcoPorts Certification is a certification provided by ECO Sustainable Logistic Chain (ECOSLC) under European Sea Ports Organization (ESPO) for European and international ports to evaluate the environmental friendliness of their ports. It is currently the only international environmental certification inspection system designed for ports and can be further integrated with ISO14001.

Environmental Policies

Implementing the Green Port Program, building an international quality port
Complying with environmental regulations, fulfilling its corporate environmental responsibilities
Conducting environmental monitoring and pollution control, improving port environmental quality
Promoting environmental awareness and education, cultivating employees' environmental consciousness
Strengthening communication platforms with local communities, and contributing to the sustainable development of the port city

Environmental Policies of TIPC

Promoting Energy Conservation and Carbon Emission Reduction

In 2024, TIPC responded to the government's 'Deep Energy Saving Promotion Plan' by launching an energy conservation evaluation and assessment program. Based on the report from ESG expert advisory group, TIPC formulated improvement plans and assessed the feasibility of integrating energy conservation services by ESCO.

TIPC has established an emission management and audit system in accordance with ISO 14064-1, and implements annual air pollution improvement measures in line with the 'International Commercial Port Air Pollution Control Action Plan'. Since 2022, TIPC has implemented an inspection system, promptly advising or mandating corrections for any violations. Non-compliant cases are documented and reported to Maritime Port Bureau, MOTC, for adjudication. Regular joint inspections and operator outreach are conducted with local environmental protection bureaus and navigation centers. Further details on the corporation's 2024 energy conservation and carbon reduction achievements are provided in 2024 ESG Report Section 4.1.2 Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction.

Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction

TIPC's operational scope covers commercial building electricity consumption (such as office buildings and cruise terminals), harbor infrastructure (such as wharf equipment), and harbor engineering operations. For details on TIPC's 2024 energy consumption and energy information statistics, detailed information is provided in the "GHG Inventory Statistics "and "Energy Consumption" section under " Sustainability Information Disclosure-Environmental Protection Information" on the TIPC Sustainability website. Energy conservation and carbon reduction achievements can be classified into three major aspects: energy saving for offices, harbor infrastructure carbon reduction, and green approach.

Energy Saving for Offices
The main energy-saving measures for 2024 are as follows: Install timers on equipment such as exhaust fans to prevent them from remaining in operation after work hours. Install light sensors in corridors and restrooms. Adjust air conditioning operation times to delay startup and advance shutdown. Gradually replace split-type air conditioners that have reached the end of their service life with inverter models. Schedule water dispensers for nighttime shutdown to reduce electricity consumption. Configure computers and office equipment to enter sleep mode after a defined period of inactivity. Encourage staff to turn off lights upon leaving and schedule regularinspections of common areas to monitor for unnecessary electricity use. Install smart meters to monitor electricity usage and adjust settings in real-time.
Specific achievements in 2024: Replacing 342 LED light fixtures in offices reduced carbon emissions by 12.654 metric tons of CO₂e, and replacing six public service electric vehicles reduced carbon emissions by 26.13 metric tons. The total reduction in carbon emissions was 38.7840 metric tons of CO₂e.
Note: Based on the 2024 electricity emission factor (0.474 kg CO₂e/kWh).

Harbour Infrastructure Carbon Reduction
The main carbon reduction measures for 2024 are as follows: 1. Dispose of SC 31, SC 33, SC 35 straddle carriers and FT-802, FT-805, FT-809 forklifts, and purchase new FT-813 (4 tons), FT-815 (4 tons), and FT-816 (4 tons) forklifts, effectively reducing exhaust emissions, implementing a joint carbon reduction strategy, and improving air pollution issues. 2. Replace 1,750 LED lights in the ports in 2024, reducing carbon emissions by 1,816.6750 metric tons of CO₂e.
Note: Based on the 2024 electricity emission factor (0.474 kg CO₂e/kWh).

Harbour Infrastructure Carbon Reduction

The main carbon reduction measures for 2024 are as follows:

1. Dispose of SC 31, SC 33, SC 35 straddle carriers and FT-802, FT-805, FT-809 forklifts, and purchase new FT-813 (4 tons), FT-815 (4 tons), and FT-816 (4 tons) forklifts, effectively reducing exhaust emissions, implementing a joint carbon reduction strategy, and improving air pollution issues.

2. Replace 1,750 LED lights in the ports in 2024, reducing carbon emissions by 1,816.6750 metric tons of CO₂e.

Note: Based on the 2024 electricity emission factor (0.474 kg CO₂e/kWh).

Green Engineering
The energy-saving and carbon-reducing approaches of Kaohsiung Port 7th Container Terminal project are planned as follows: 1. Wharf structure with pressure-reducing and wave-suppressing chambers - Green environment 2. Recycling of existing caissons as anchorages - Green approach 3. Recycling of demolition stones for riprap - Green approach 4. Dredging of in-port waterways for land reclamation and geological improvement - Green approach 5. Onshore power facilities - Green environment 6. Selection of energy-efficient terminal and container yard operation machinery - Green environment 7. Choose eco-friendly vehicles with high energy efficiency and low emission. 8. Green building planning for auxiliary buildings

Green Engineering

The energy-saving and carbon-reducing approaches of Kaohsiung Port 7th Container Terminal project are planned as follows:

1. Wharf structure with pressure-reducing and wave-suppressing chambers - Green environment

2. Recycling of existing caissons as anchorages - Green approach

3. Recycling of demolition stones for riprap - Green approach

4. Dredging of in-port waterways for land reclamation and geological improvement - Green approach

5. Onshore power facilities - Green environment

6. Selection of energy-efficient terminal and container yard operation machinery - Green environment

7. Choose eco-friendly vehicles with high energy efficiency and low emission.

8. Green building planning for auxiliary buildings

Carbon reduction achievements in port operations

Reduction of 121, 670.69 tons of CO₂e in 2024 Unit: tons CO₂e
Project	Carbon reduction	Project	Carbon reduction
Automated gate system	2,871.14	Replace obsolete fuel equipment and machinery	1.89
Vessel speed reduction	104,078.35	Electrification of public vehicles	26.13
Shore power equipment	3,893.5	LED light fixture replacement	1,829.3290
Use of reclaimed water	71.17	Green power procurement	52.28
Planting carbon sinks	7,730	Generation of electricity from own renewable energy facilities	1,116.90
Note: Note: Based on the 2024 electricity emission factor (0.474 kg CO₂e/kWh). The total carbon reduction achieved by LED lighting is 1,829.3290 metric tons of CO₂e, including 12.654 metric tons of CO₂e from LED replacement in offices and 1,816.6750 metric tons of CO₂e from port infrastructure operations.

Energy Management in Port Areas

In line with the national net-zero carbon emissions policy, TIPC has established smart energy management systems in seven major international commercial ports to enhance energy efficiency in office and operational areas. Kaohsiung Port Seventh Container Terminal has taken the lead in installing solar photovoltaic and energy storage facilities (with a generating capacity of 7,000 kW and an energy storage capacity of 2 MW), thereby improving the utilization and management efficiency of green energy through load balancing functions. To scale up renewable energy applications, TIPC encourages leaseholders of port land with property ownership rights to independently install solar photovoltaic equipment, thereby increasing the ratio of self-generated and self-consumed energy and reducing reliance on conventional energy sources. This initiative not only contributes to carbon reduction and environmental sustainability, but also promotes corporate ESG development and industrial green transformation.

Air Pollution Control at International Commercial Ports

In order to reduce the environmental impact of port operations, TIPC has actively promoted specific measures such as vessel speed reduction, expanded use of shore power facilities, and pollution reduction measures for port operations:

The 2024 International Commercial Port Air Pollution Control Action Plan reduced carbon emissions by 107,971.85 tons.

Action

Achievement

Speed reduction for vessels crossing the port:

Reduce the speed of vessels to less than 12 knots within the harbor area (3-5 nautical miles) and outside up to 20 nautical miles

1. Within the port area (3-5 nautical miles): Speed reduction achievement rate of 95.1%, with a total of 61,143 vessels achieving the target.

2. Outside the port area up to 20 nautical miles: Speed reduction achievement rate of 48.2%, with a total of 27,575 vessels achieving the target.

3. Carbon reduction of 104,078.35 metric tons.

Expand the use of shore power facilities:

Use low-voltage shore power for own vessels and promote the use of high-voltage shore power among shipping companies.

1. Company-owned port service vessels: 100% use of low-voltage shore power.

2. Promotion of high-voltage shore power use among shipping companies in every port area: In 2024, Kaohsiung Port and Taichung Port accounted for a total of 88 vessel uses, with a utilization rate of 100%.

3. Carbon reduction of 3,893.5 metric tons.

Pollution reduction measures for port machinery:

Electrification of large machinery, use of super diesel fuel, and implementation of air quality control measures.

1. The major large-scale machinery at the seven major international commercial port container terminals has been electrified.

2. The remaining machinery in the port area uses super diesel with a sulfur content of less than 10 ppm.

3. Keelung, Taipei, Su'ao, Taichung, and Kaohsiung ports have cooperated with local governments to designate these ports as air quality maintenance zones, requiring large diesel vehicles entering the ports to comply with control measures.

Circular Economy

Resource Circulation Project

To align with the government's promotion of a circular economy and zero-waste policy, and following active coordination among government agencies by the Public Construction Commission of Executive Yuan, TIPC has established the following procedures: 'TIPC Standards for the Management and Inspection of Surplus Earth and Rock Materials', 'Procedures for the Application of Recycled Aggregates in Land Reclamation and Filling Operations (Approved Version)', and 'Outline Plan for Promoting the Application of Recycled Aggregates in Land Reclamation and Filling Projects (Approved Version)".

Reuse of surplus earthworks	The Taipei Port Logistics and Warehouse Area accommodates residual soil from public works in the northern region, as well as soil generated from the dredging of rivers, reservoirs, coasts, and the maintenance of nearby commercial and fishing port waters, for land reclamation. The total amount of fill that can be accommodated is approximately 73.25 million cubic meters. As of December 2024, about 44.95 million cubic meters have been reclaimed, and the reclamation is expected to be completed by 2037. Real-time information can be found on ‘Taipei Port Logistics and Warehousing Area Earthwork Exchange Platform’.
Recycled-Aggregate Application	Kaohsiung Port used 339.987 metric tons of recycled aggregates for the “Kaohsiung Port Paving Improvement and Channel Renovation Project.”
Application of basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slag	From 2020 to 2032, TIPC has signed a contract with China Steel Corporation (CSC) to annually transport approximately 482,000 cubic meters of blast furnace slag for filling and construction in the second, third, and fourth phases of the windbreak zones within Taipei Port Logistics and Warehousing Area, with a total filling volume of approximately 5.35 million cubic meters. On March 13, 2023, the fifth environmental impact assessment comparison table was reviewed and approved by the Environmental Protection Administration (now the Ministry of Environment) to increase the annual fill volume of blast furnace slag to 815,000 cubic meters. On January 8, 2025, the Ministry of Environment approved the sixth environmental impact analysis report, increasing the total annual fill volume to 7,196,000 cubic meters and adding an additional 450,000 cubic meters of recycled aggregates. This project commenced filling on November 11, 2020. In 2024, approximately 1,615,966 tons (approximately 598,506 cubic meters) of blast furnace slag were filled, bringing the cumulative total to approximately 6,158,249 tons (approximately 2,280,832 cubic meters).

Water Resource Utilization and Recycling

TIPC promotes water resource management and advocates water conservation based on the water supply companies in the respective locations of branches. In order to achieve water conservation goals, water-saving devices have been installed such as sensor-activated faucets and dual-flush toilets. Additionally, reclaimed water are used for irrigation, dust suppression, and road cleaning. The specific water conservation measures (such as the use of reclaimed water) and their outcomes are detailed information is provided in the "Water Consumption " section under "Sustainability Information Disclosure-Environmental Protection Information" on the TIPC Sustainability website.