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Greenhouse Gas Policy and Emissions |
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The Earth’s climate and environment have been significantly impacted by greenhouse gases, leading to extreme climate fluctuations, frequent droughts and floods across the hemispheres, and an average global temperature increase nearing 1°C. These changes are now visibly affecting economic development worldwide. As a responsible global citizen, Kinsus conducted its 2024 greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2018 standards. The Company has also formulated long-term carbon reduction and sustainability goals to comprehensively monitor emissions and use this data as a foundation for continuous improvement. |
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Kinsus’ 2024 GHG inventory was conducted on a facility-by-facility basis, defining the organizational boundary as 100% operational control. The verification scope included the Shih-Lei Factory, Tsing-Hua Factory, Xing-Feng Factory I, Xing-Feng Factory II, and Youth Factory, as well as all employee dormitories inside and outside these facilities. Due to organizational boundary adjustments, 2022 was designated as the base year. The inventory covered seven major types of greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆), and nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃). All fuels used under Categories 1 and 2 in this inventory were non-biomass based. |
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The GHG emissions and intensity statistics for the past three years are summarized in the following table: |
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According to the quantification results of the Company’s GHG inventory: Category 1 (Direct emissions): 23,492.9887 tCO₂e (8.906% of total emissions); Category 2 (Energy indirect emissions): 240,295.8168 tCO₂e (91.094% of total emissions); Total Emissions: 263,788.8055 tCO₂e. |
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Note: GWP values used are from the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report: 2021 Note: From 2022 to 2024, indirect greenhouse gas emissions sources (categories 3-6) were audited but not disclosed. Quantified items include 3.1 upstream freight transportation, 3.2 downstream freight transportation, 4.1 emissions from purchased (consumable) products, and 4.3 emissions from solid and liquid waste. Note: The data of year 2022 covers Shih-Lei Factory, Tsing-Hua Factory, Xing-Feng Factory I, and Xing-Feng Factory II; the data of year 2023 range additionally includes Youth Factory. |
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To fulfill energy conservation and carbon reduction goals and strengthen energy management, Kinsus Technology continuously tracks and analyzes all forms of energy usage. Through systematic data collection and year-on-year comparisons, the Company gains insights into energy consumption trends. This approach supports the development of targeted reduction strategies and enhances energy efficiency. The following table presents the annual consumption and variation of different energy types, serving as a critical reference for advancing sustainable operations and fulfilling the Company’s environmental responsibilities. |
