Chang Hwa Bank|Corporate Social Responsibility-Energy Resource Utilization and Management

For the best experience, change the screen to portrait mode.

:::

Energy Resource Utilization and Management

The Bank actively takes measures to reduce energy consumption and continues to promote energy-saving solutions and daily management. We are committed to the goals of "continuous improvements to energy performance, utilizing the value of energy", "compliance with energy management laws and promotion of energy conservation principles", "support for the procurement of energy-saving products and establishment of an energysaving environment", and "continuous investment of necessary resources to realize the goals and indicators". By appropriately managing energy resources and protecting the environment sustainably, we are dedicated to contributing to environmental protection.
The Bank implements various resource conservation and energy-saving measures, and voluntarily introduces international management systems such as environmental management systems, energy management systems, and water resource efficiency management systems. We also undergo annual inspections by external organizations to ensure the effective operation of these mechanisms. By implementing resource utilization and management, we not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also lower operational costs associated with resource consumption, thereby enhancing overall environmental governance performance.
The Bank records usage for water, electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, and other resources annually. When there is non-compliance with or abnormality in environmental management requirements, timely and effective corrective measures are taken to reduce the impact on the environment. Regular identification and assessment of environmental impacts are conducted, and improvement goals and management plans are established for tracking.

Target Setting

Short-term target for 2023

Energy utilization and management

Calculate statistical data of electricity consumption at all domestic and overseas business units (achieved).
Electricity consumption decreased by 3 % compared with 2020.

Fuel utilization and management of official vehicles

Calculate statistical data on fuel consumption of official vehicles at all domestic and overseas business units (achieved).

Natural gas or gas utilization and management

Calculate statistical data on Natural gas or gas at all domestic and overseas business units (achieved).

Water utilization and management

Calculate statistical data on water usage at all domestic and overseas business units (achieved).
Water usage decreased by 3% compared with 2020.

Mid-term target for 2030

Energy utilization and management: electricity consumption decreased by 10 % compared with 2020.
Water utilization and management: water usage decreased by10% compared with 2020.

Electricity Utilization and Management

The Bank uses the Head Office in Taipei as the demonstration site. In 2016, we introduced the energy management system and passed third-party verification to obtain ISO 50001 certification. We have formulated related reduction measures according to our energy management system implementation experience.

In 2020 (base year), the total electricity consumption at all domestic business units was 29,326,120 kWh. In 2022, it decreased by roughly 4.9% to 27,889,555 kWh. The total electricity consumption at all overseas business units and subsidiaries was 1,353,305 kWh, resulting in a combined electricity consumption of 29,242,860 kWh. Overall, electricity consumption remained lower than the base year, reflecting of the Bank's energy-saving initiatives. Going forward, the Bank will continue to replace outdated lighting and AC equipment to achieve energy-saving goals.

Fuel utilization and management of official vehicles

To implement energy-saving measures and reduce air pollution, the Bank manages daily gasoline and diesel consumption. Whenever possible, employees are encouraged to carpool or use public transportation for business travels. In addition, in response to the country's policy of electric vehicle use, all units are encouraged to choose electric scooters approved by the Ministry of Economic Affairs when replacing scooters or purchasing new scooters.

In 2020 (base year), the total fuel consumption at all domestic business units was 644,559 liters. In 2022, it decreased by around 24.4% to 487,185 liters. The total fuel consumption at all overseas business units and subsidiaries was 39,174 liters, resulting in a combined fuel consumption of 526,359 liters. Overall, fuel consumption remained lower than the base year.
However, with the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions and a return to in-person visits with customers, the Bank aims to prevent an increase in fuel consumption. In the future, the Bank will prioritize hybrid vehicles for new leases or lease renewals, in order to improve vehicle energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.

Natural gas or gas utilization and management

Although natural gas and gas use are not the main carbon emission sources, the Bank has included these sources in regular tracking and management to implement environmental sustainability goals. Related reduction measures were formulated, such as irregular inspections of related equipment, in order to discover damage or leaks early. We also aim to improve usage efficiency by managing the usage time of natural gas.

In 2020 (base year), the Bank's total natural gas consumption at all domestic business units was 19,232 m³. In 2022, the consumption decreased by about 22.4% to 14,925 m³. The total natural gas consumption at all overseas business units and subsidiaries was 13,418 m³, amounting to a combined natural gas consumption of 28,343 m³.
In 2020 (base year), the Bank's total liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption at all domestic business units was 6,413 kg. In 2022, the consumption decreased by about 30.42% to 4,462 kg. There was no LPG usage at any overseas business units and subsidiaries.

Water Utilization and Management

In view of the occurrence of extreme weather events in various regions across Taiwan in early 2021, which resulted in different levels of water restrictions or outages, the Bank took the lead by using its Taipei headquarters building as a demonstration site in implementing a water resource efficiency management system for the first time to mitigate the risk of future water shortages in 2021. The system was verified by the British Standards Institution (BSI), making the Bank the first BSI-certified company in Taiwan for ISO 46001.
In order to implement water usage efficiency and reduce water waste, the Bank has stipulated the water efficiency management policy. We are committed to "Disseminate and promote the concept of water conservation to ensure the implementation of water conservation", "Priority purchase of products with water saving labels when buying or replacing devices", "Periodically track water use efficiency to reduce overall water consumption", "Continuously invest in resources to improve the performance of water resources year by year", and "Comply with the regulations of water management and other related requirements", in order to find water conservation opportunities and formulate water reduction measures.
In 2020 (base year), the Bank's water usage was 163,944 m³. In 2022, the usage amount decreased by 10.01% to 147,532 m³. This reduction was attributed to the Bank's effective water resource reduction measures. Additionally, the Bank built an online water reporting system for regular monthly reporting from each department to monitor and track water usage in real time.

Energy resource utilization and management performance

Considering the importance of resource utilization and management, the Bank set the goal to reduce water and electricity consumption by more than 2% compared to the base year (2020) in 2022. We achieved a reduction of approximately 4.9% in electricity consumption and approximately 10.01% in water usage, meeting our 2022 goals for resource utilization and management. Furthermore, in 2022, we utilized 100,000 kWh of green energy.