Developing Renewable Energy

In support of the national renewable energy development initiative, TIPC has collaborated with private enterprises and affiliated companies to participate in offshore wind power projects, including operations and maintenance, cargo handling, and talent training services. Additionally, TIPC has provided port facilities and hinterland land for the development of renewable energy industry. By 2024, the total land area leased by green energy-related industries reached 462.66 hectares. Furthermore, TIPC has achieved carbon reduction of 1,116.90 metric tons of CO₂e through its own solar photovoltaic installations, and has also encouraged other users to achieve carbon reduction of 56,428 metric tons of CO₂e through their own solar photovoltaic installations.

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

The company uses ports as operational bases for offshore wind power and gas-fired power generation. It conducts investment promotion activities in accordance with the "Commercial Port Law" and its sub-laws, such as the "Regulations Governing the Investment to Build, or Lease to Operate the Commercial Port Facilities For State-Run or Private Enterprises", to ensure that the investment promotion process complies with legal requirements.

Actual area of land leased for green energy-related industries in the past three years

Taichung Port Offshore Wind Power Development Plan

TIPC has cooperated with its equity investment businesses, TIPC Marine Corporation, Ltd. (TIPM) and Taiwan International Ports Heavy-Machinery Corporation Ltd. (TIPH), to provide offshore and onshore wind power operation and maintenance services. Taiwan International Windpower Training Corporation Ltd. (TIWTC) is promoting the cultivation of wind power talent:

1. TIPM uses Taichung Port as its offshore wind power operation and maintenance base, managing commercial and office facilities, warehouses, berths, and other infrastructure, and providing comprehensive offshore wind power operation and maintenance services includingcrew transport vessels and barge transportation.
2. TIPH addresses the unique characteristics of wind turbine components—extreme length, width, and weight—by offering turnkey transportation services for the onshore installation and transportation of large offshore wind turbine components.
3. TIWTC has constructed the ‘Taiwan Wind Energy Training Center’ in the Taichung Port Area, which meets international standards. It has introduced training courses from the Global Wind Organization (GWO) to provide localized and high-quality training services for the wind power industry. Approximately 3,900 certificates have been issued for wind power-related courses, with the company ranking first in Taiwan market share for certificate issuance for six consecutive years. Additionally, it has been honored with 2024“Global Wind Organization Safety & Training Awards’ for the first time. The company also continues to expand into overseas markets, establishing a subsidiary in Japan and developing the Korean market.
4. In line with the Executive Yuan's goal of achieving an installed capacity of 5.6 GW for offshore wind power by 2025, and to further outline the development of offshore wind power by 2035, Taichung Port has begun planning an offshore wind power industrial zone for the period 2026–2035. For more details, please refer to the ‘Offshore Wind Power Development in Taichung Port’ section on the official website of Taichung Port.

TIPC has designated the Su'ao Port wave energy power generation pilot project site to promote ecological green energy sustainability

TIPC issued an announcement in 2024 outlining the principles f or leasing the wave energy power generation pilot project site, prioritizing the out er side of the southern outer breakwater of Su’ao Port, covering an area of 67,500 square meters, as the pilot project site. Operators must install power generation equipment oƒ shore, with the pilot period lasting up t o five years. The project site will be select ed through a public bidding process, with the Keelung branch expected to announce the de tails in the first quarter of 2025.

Investing in ESG Bonds

TIPC is committed to reducing carbon emissions, protecting natural resources, and addressing climate change to achieve SDGs. The company invests its financial resources in sustainable development-related bonds (hereinafter referred to as ESG bonds) approved by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) to support local enterprises in promoting green energy, energy-saving projects, clean transportation, and ecological conservation initiatives. As of December 31, 2024, ESG bonds accounted for approximately 10.66% of the company's total bond investment portfolio. In 2025, the company will continue to participate in investments in ESG bonds and maintain a holding proportion of over 5% of its bond portfolio. Given the rapid changes in financial markets, TIPC will review its holdings of ESG bonds in a timely manner based on market conditions and continue to seek suitable investment opportunities to strengthen its support for sustainable development.