Biodiversity Commitment

The living environment of human beings is closely related to biodiversity. In addition to the raw materials of chemicals required in the process of company operation, the raw materials of food, clothes, and building materials required in our daily life also rely on nature to provide. The rapid depletion of natural resources due to the development of human society is impacting the ecosystem and causing it to lose its balance, resulting in an increase in the frequency of natural disasters and extreme weather events. We understand the impact and importance of biodiversity on climate stability and the foundation of sustainable human development. Therefore, we have formulated the "Biodiversity and Zero Logging Policy Commitment" to demonstrate our importance and commitment to ecological conservation, and through collaboration with upstream and downstream value chains, as well as with stakeholders, we are able to maximize our impact on ecosystems to ensure ecosystems are balanced and free from deforestation, thereby creating more stable and healthy ecosystems for future generations.

Ecological and Environmental Protection Target Planning

The Environmental Protection Unit under the Sustainable Development Committee of ECOVE is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of the nature and biodiversity strategy, covering the headquarters building and various operational sites. ECOVE's headquarters building is not located in an ecologically sensitive area or a protected habitat, but the Company still communicates with the local community's eco-care association and takes the initiative to care for the surrounding ecological species. ECOVE has also set short-, medium-, and long-term goals for biodiversity, with the long-term goal of achieving No Net Loss (NNL) and Zero Deforestation in its operations by 2030; and the 2050 goal of achieving Net Positive Impact (NPI) and No Net Loss and Zero Deforestation in its value chain.

Analysis of Ecologically Sensitive Areas and Hot Spots

In order to have a more comprehensive understanding of the ecological environment of each operating site, so as to carry out ecological conservation and sustainable management more effectively, ECOVE utilized the Taiwan Biodiversity Network (TBN) to conduct an in-depth analysis of the biologically sensitive areas and hotspot areas of biodiversity at each of the domestic operating sites. For foreign sites, the World Database on Protected areas (WDPA) of Protected Plant was used, and the results of the analysis showed that none of the foreign sites were located in ecologically sensitive areas or hotspots of biodiversity.
Based on the results of the hotspot analysis, we have a better understanding of the ecological richness of our current operating sites. In the future, we will continue to pay attention to the surrounding ecosystems, formulate avoidance and mitigation measures to cope with situations that may have an impact on the environment, and collaborate with external organizations to protect endangered species, with the goal of achieving no net loss in the number of ecosystem species in 2030, and achieving net positive impacts by 2050 through the use of restoration and compensation.

Multi-Ecological Activities

After a comprehensive ecological hotspot analysis, we have a deeper understanding of the surrounding environment of our operation sites. Therefore, in addition to formulating policy objectives, we also exert our influence and work with internal and external stakeholders to practice ecological conservation in various ways, such as assisting in the restoration of biological habitats through the experience of local community associations, incorporating the characteristics of living organisms in the environment of our operation sites, and raising the awareness of biodiversity among our colleagues and visitors. In addition, we also incorporate bio-related knowledge into our daily life, endeavor to harmonize with nature in our corporate development, and take care of each and every life, so as to contribute to the protection of the ecological balance of the earth.

ESG Moment and ESG Hour

In order to enhance colleagues' interest in and understanding of biodiversity, we have produced ESG Moment for species of concern to the Group, which provides colleagues with information on the species concerned, including their habitats and characteristics, before the start of a meeting with five or more participants, so as to stimulate their interest in biodiversity. In addition, we also send out the relevant information to colleagues through the special issue of ESG Hour on Fridays to further deepen their understanding of these species of special concern.

By promoting the "ESG moment" and "ESG hour" employees are encouraged tp pay attention to ESG issues.

Community Collaboration

"The Tainan Incineration Plant is located in the Jianan Coastal Wetland Conservation Axis, the Black-faced Spoonbill Reserve, and the Cigu Important Wildfowl Habitat, and is close to the Taijiang National Park. In order to actively participate in and support ecological conservation activities, the Tainan Incineration Plant will cooperate with the Taijiang National Park to conduct environmental education, and for two consecutive years on World Oceans Day, the plant has participated in the Land Crab Conservation in the Windbreak of Tainan Chengxi to clean up the land crab's home through teamwork to clean up trash such as floating Polaroid under the Windbreak, and to protect the home of the land crab, and to further strengthen the importance of the ecology and the environment by taking practical actions. Through such ecological conservation activities, we hope to call on all sectors of the community to work together to protect the ecological habitat, so that the living organisms can reproduce sustainably and maintain the balance of the ecosystem, as well as to promote the joint efforts for the balance of the ecosystem.

In addition, ECOVE has been actively involved in ecological conservation as part of our corporate social responsibility. We have joined hands with the Taiwan Purple Crow Ecological Preservation Association to create a friendly ecological environment for the purple crow butterfly. By taking part in habitat creation and planting, we provide practical support to help the purple crow butterfly's living environment. We also actively call on our colleagues to join us in removing vines and planting trees. This kind of on-site participation not only enables our colleagues to have a deeper understanding of the importance of butterflies to the natural ecology, but also cultivates practical skills such as the identification of butterfly's herbivorous and nectar plants, as well as planting and caring for native plants, so as to jointly maintain the important ecological habitat of the purple crow butterfly.

The headquarters building is located near Wufenghang Creek in the Chomei Agricultural District of Beitou District, Taipei City. The river maintains a very precious natural landscape with a rich coastal ecology, especially the endangered native species, the powder-puff tree, which has been classified as a Species of Special Concern by the Group. In 2023, ECOVE collaborated with a local community organization, the ""Taipei City's Most Beautiful River Culture Promotion Association"", to organize the Walking and Ecological Sustainability Activity for Wufenghang Creek. Through this event, we will lead our colleagues to learn more about the flora and fauna around the river and explore the ecological environment of the neighboring workplaces, so that they can feel and act in harmony with the local environment!"

Integration of Local Ecological Elements into Environmental Education Facilities

The Keelung Incineration Plant is located in a biodiversity hotspot, and the surrounding area is rich in ecology, especially in bird species. Inside the plant, we have set up an introduction to black kites, including text and pictures, to provide more knowledge about specific birds and to promote the understanding and protection of local biodiversity among the staff and visitors.

The Miaoli incineration plant is located in the coastal wetland conservation axis of Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli. The ecological environment in this area is very rich and diverse, with a variety of ecosystems, including mangrove wetlands, a variety of wild birds, various species of plants, and the Purple Crow Butterfly, which has been classified as the Group's species of concern. Through the presentation of such information, the visitors are inspired to have a deeper understanding of biodiversity, which in turn promotes the concern for ecological conservation.