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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.

2025 TIPC ‘Salute to the Sea’ – Implementation Highlights

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.

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
tons of recyclable materials, and 61.6 metric tons of driftwood. In addition, 2,675.3 metric tons of non-hazardous shipgenerated
waste destined for incineration was collected and transported for treatment.
With respect to oily wastewater generated by vessels, the Company requires licensed waste collection contractors to report monthly collection volumes. These data are consolidated by each branch and submitted to the competent local environmental protection authorities for verification and cross-checking. In 2025, a total of 5,415.17 metric tons of shipgenerated oily wastewater was collected.

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.

2025 to implement beach and port clean-up initiatives, marine conservation programs and environmental education activities.
2025 to implement beach and port clean-up initiatives, marine conservation programs and environmental education activities.

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.

Port Construction Communication Channels

Communication method

Public supervision

TIPC (Kaohsiung Port as example)

Responsible unit

Public Construction Commission

Civil Service Ethics Department

Website

HTTP://www.pcc.gov.tw

eth@kcg.gov.tw

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.”

2025 Public Welfare Activities

Marine Education & School Visits

Rural and Disadvantaged Caring

Good neighborliness activities

Environmental Protection

(e.g. mountain/sea cleanup)

Others

38 sessions

71 sessions

68 sessions

13 sessions

34 sessions

Total 224 sessions

 

"Setting Sail from the Port City, Doubling the Warmth" Charity Event

"Setting Sail from the Port City, Doubling the Warmth" Charity Event

“Port After-School Tutoring and Port Exploration" Community Program

“Port After-School Tutoring and Port Exploration" Community Program

"Delivering Care Through the Port, Sharing Warmth with Essential Supplies" Volunteer Service Event

"Delivering Care Through the Port, Sharing Warmth with Essential Supplies" Volunteer Service Event

"Caring Through the Port, Shining Without End" Volunteer Service Event

"Caring Through the Port, Shining Without End" Volunteer Service Event

Last Updated:2026-09-07
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