Operating Environment

Project

Sea Turtle Conservation Project

Since 2019, we have cooperated with the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium(NMMBA) on the "Sea Turtle Conservation Project."

Polar Bear Environmental Education Project

Since 2020, we have Cooperate with the National Museum of Natural Science to conduct a series of polar bear conservation activities.

Formosan Black Bear Conservation Project

Since 2012, E.SUN FHC has been working with Taipei Zoo to promote a series of black bear conservation activities. In 2014 we launched the Black Bear Affinity Card and invited our customers to support the conservation of Taiwan's native species.

E.SUN–NTU ESG Centenary Project

Since 2022, E.SUN FHC collaborated with NTU to set a 10 year plan to plant 100,000 native conifers such as the Taiwan Red Cypress, Formosan Hinoki, Cryptomeria-like Taiwania, Taiwan Incense Cedar, and Formosan China-fir in the Yushan mountain range, totaling 50 hectares in area. After selective thinning, 25,000 trees will be kept to grow over a century, laying the foundation for soil and water conservation.

E.SUN Maravi Rice

Since 2014, we have cooperated with the Yushan National Park Management Bureau and Zexin Organic Agriculture Foundation on the"E.SUN Malawi Rice Project". to encourage local farmers to adopt organic agriculture to achieve sustainable food production and protect biodiversity. The Kikuchi minnow, an endangered native fish, was also found in the rice fields.

"Beautiful Taiwan, Smiling E.SUN" environmental cleanup activity

Since 2010, we have held the annual "Beautiful Taiwan , Smiling E.SUN" environmental cleanup and beach cleaning activity. In response to World Cleanup Day, we organize environmental cleanups and beach cleanings around our business locations from September to November. Through concrete actions, we aim to reduce plastic waste and protect our beautiful home.

Adopting trails in Yushan National Park

Since 2008, We have adopted and maintained 260km of trails in Yushan National Park. We use this opportunity to promote conservation and environmental education, and encourage E.SUN employees to participate and work together to protect the environment.

"Plant a tree, Plant a life" E.SUN plant trees project

Since 2019, we have worked with the Ministry of Agriculture's Forestry and Conservation Service to plant saplings of native tree species in national forests and coastal forests. 10,000 Taiwanese native tree saplings are planted every year. Through our efforts, we enrich local biodiversity and promote environmental sustainability.

Sustainable Operating Environment

E.SUN has established specific goals, practices and plans for environmental protection and energy conservation, and regularly reports to high-level officials and regularly supervise and inspect. We also actively promote energy-saving and carbon-reduction plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by energy use. Internally, we promote environmental protection and energy-saving policies, environmental education, establishing an environmental protection and energy-saving culture, and implement environmental protection and energy-saving measures. Externally, we cooperate with the annual DJSI , CDP and other international projects set carbon reduction, water reduction and waste reduction targets, and review the compliance status through annual third-party verification.

Sustainable Operating Environment Targets

Measures for Carbon Reduction in Operational Environment

Zero Carbon, Zero Energy Green Building – E.SUN Headquarters Building

After more than 30 years of use, the E.SUN headquarters building underwent a major renovation in 2022. During the renovation, over 90% of green building materials were used, along with efficient electrical appliances and low-water consumption fixtures. The project also focused on indoor air quality, creating a well-lit and spacious environment.
In addition, the building promoted clean energy by installing solar power equipment on the roof and utilizing renewable energy throughout the entire building. Charging stations were also installed in the underground parking lot, combining green electricity with green transportation. In 2023, the building achieved three green building certifications: the American LEED Platinum, Zero Energy, and Zero Carbon, making it the first financial institution in the world to receive these certifications for an existing building. By the end of 2023, 21 branches had obtained green building certifications, including 8 LEED Platinum, 6 LEED Gold, 3 EEWH Gold, and 7 EEWH Qualified. The Nanzih and Linyuan branches obtained LEED Platinum certification for their exceptional energy-saving achievements and were hailed as models of low-energy buildings worldwide. This case study was also featured in the 80th edition of the 2023 Journal of Building Engineering.

Bank-wide LED Lighting Replacement Project

Through data analysis, E.SUN discovered that a significant number of repair cases were related to damaged light fixtures, with the number reaching thousands per year. As a result, we launched the "LED Lighting Replacement Project for All Branches by 2025" in the fourth quarter of 2023. It is estimated that this project will save 30,000 kWh of electricity per year, equivalent to 6% of the bank's annual electricity consumption.

Internal Carbon Pricing

To align with Taiwan's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, E.SUN is accelerating efforts to promote energy conservation and carbon reduction. Starting in 2023, we are planning and implementing an internal carbon pricing mechanism within Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The first step is to establish a carbon price, incorporating the concept of carbon cost into the cost-benefit analysis of energy conservation. Through greenhouse gas inventory analysis, we will assess the carbon emissions and carbon cost information of each department. In 2024, we will implement internal carbon pricing in all domestic locations, integrating carbon emissions costs into daily operations. This aims to raise awareness among all departments about the need to consider carbon emissions as a cost, thereby guiding them to establish carbon management practices.

Financial Services Carbon Neutrality

To understand the carbon footprint of our products, E.SUN has conducted a product carbon footprint inventory and achieved carbon neutrality for its financial services through carbon offsetting.

Carbon Neutral ATM Services

In 2023, E.SUN calculates the carbon footprint rigorously across all stages of the ATM lifecycle (Cradle-to-Grave), from raw materials to disposal. Through carbon offsetting, E.SUN ensured that approximately 24 million customer transactions via ATMs throughout the year were carbon neutral.

Carbon Neutral Credit Cards

Since 2019, E.SUN has promoted carbon label certification for its entire range of credit cards and has been issuing carbon-neutral credit cards. It aims to convert all credit card in force to carbon-neutral ones by 2025.

Digital Account Opening Services

E.SUN's digital account opening services have obtained ISO14067 carbon footprint certification and PAS 2060:2014 carbon neutrality certification, leading the market.

Carbon reduction measures

2020-2023 GHG Emissions

2020 - 2023 Energy Consumption

Note: The energy types are mainly purchased electricity (non-renewable energy) for operational activities, with petroleum, diesel, liquefied natural gas and gas as other energy sources.

Water Usage Reduction

In 2021, E.SUN introduced the ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System and conducted a thorough review of water improvement measures across our branches. By 2022, we had increased the adoption rate to 25%. Moving forward, we will continue to expand the scope of our management and implement various measures to reduce water usage and wastewater.

Waste Usage Reduction

E.SUN Bank actively selects eco-friendly materials, aiming to minimize environmental impact and promote environmental awareness throughout society. We strive to a sustainable future with the spirit of"One love leads to more love,"making every effort to create a more sustainable future.