Salute to the Sea
In alignment with the Executive Yuan’s “Salute to the Sea” policy, Taiwan International Ports Corporation promotes four core initiatives: “Clean Sea” (cleaning the ocean), “Know the Sea” (understanding the ocean), “Approach the Sea”(getting closer to the ocean), and “Enter the Sea” (engaging with the ocean). Guided by the principles of openness, transparency, service, education, and responsibility, these initiatives encourage the public to connect with and learn about the ocean.
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2025 TIPC ‘Salute to the Sea’ – Implementation Highlights |
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| Know the Sea | The Company operates multiple environmental education facilities, including the Taichung Port Environmental Education Center, Keelung Port Environmental Education Park, Hualien Port Environmental Education Park, and Kaohsiung Port Environmental Education Park. Through these facilities, TIPC promotes public awareness and understanding of marine and ocean-related issues. |
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Clean the Sea |
The Company generated no hazardous industrial waste during its operationsNote . To implement waste sorting and resource recycling across port areas, reduce resource consumption and waste generation, and regularly patrol and clear floating debris in port waters, the Company actively aligns with the Executive Yuan’s “Salute to the Seas” policy, continuously maintaining a clean environment across both land and marine areas of the ports. In 2025, the Company removed a total of 3,453.1 metric tons of marine debris, comprising 2,785.9 metric tons of general waste, 606.1 metric Note: Construction projects undertaken by the Company are carried out by contractors. The collection, removal, and treatment of waste generated from construction activities are performed by qualified waste management contractors approved by the competent local environmental protection authorities. |
| Approach the Sea and Enter the Sea | Please refer to 2025 ESG Report Section 2.3.1 –Business Performance, on the details for implementation of Passenger Travel, Tourism, and Waterfront Recreation. |
During port operations and construction activities, TIPC may give rise to potential environmental impacts, including the risk of oil spills, marine debris, and environmental pollution. To mitigate these impacts, the Company continued in 2025 to implement beach and port clean-up initiatives, marine conservation programs, and environmental education activities. By engaging employees, port operators, and local communities, TIPC strengthened environmental management while fostering shared prosperity with local communities.

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2025 to implement beach and port clean-up initiatives, marine conservation programs and environmental education activities.
Public Welfare
Community Engagement
TIPC is committed to promoting harmonious development with local communities throughout the planning and implementation of its construction projects. For each project, the Company reviews the project plan and determines whether an environmental impact assessment is required in accordance with applicable regulations. During construction, TIPC also implements proactive site management and environmental protection measures, including water spraying and road cleaning to suppress dust and maintain the cleanliness of surrounding areas.
In addition, pre-construction briefings and occupational safety and health consultations are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations to promote mutual understanding and cooperation among stakeholders. In 2025, as part of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process, TIPC held a public hearing for the second phase of the “Taipei Port South Wharf Land Reclamation Development Project” to ensure that the project complies with environmental requirements and that community concerns are appropriately addressed. For further information on ecological monitoring and assessment, please refer to 2025 ESG Report Section 4.3.2, Identification of Nature-Related Risks and Opportunities. For details on the implementation of ecological audits, please refer to the relevant information provided by TIPC.
Additionally, in accordance with the regulations set by the Public Construction Commission, TIPC shall ensure that construction notice boards are installed at visible locations or entrances prior to the commencement of any project under its jurisdiction. Dedicated hotlines and website addresses of Public Construction Supervision and Civil Service Ethics units shall also be included.
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Port Construction Communication Channels |
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Communication method |
Public supervision |
TIPC (Kaohsiung Port as example) |
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Responsible unit |
Public Construction Commission |
Civil Service Ethics Department |
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Website |
eth@kcg.gov.tw | |
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Hotline |
0800-009-609 |
0800-025-025 |
Public Welfare Engagement and Activities
Guided by the principle of “from society, for society,” TIPC is committed to giving back to the community and extending support to disadvantaged groups. In 2025, the Company approved 285 applications for neighborhood support grants and donations. Funding recipients included communities surrounding port areas for neighborhood activities, as well as legally established labor unions, fisheries associations, industry associations, sports associations, and educational, cultural, and social welfare organizations undertaking public-interest projects. A total of NT$5,082,319 was disbursed to support these initiatives. For further information on TIPC’s public welfare expenditures, please refer to“Subsidies and Donations.”
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2025 Public Welfare Activities |
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Marine Education & School Visits |
Rural and Disadvantaged Caring |
Good neighborliness activities |
Environmental Protection (e.g. mountain/sea cleanup) |
Others |
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38 sessions |
71 sessions |
68 sessions |
13 sessions |
34 sessions |
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Total 224 sessions |
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"Setting Sail from the Port City, Doubling the Warmth" Charity Event
“Port After-School Tutoring and Port Exploration" Community Program
"Delivering Care Through the Port, Sharing Warmth with Essential Supplies" Volunteer Service Event
"Caring Through the Port, Shining Without End" Volunteer Service Event