Biodiversity

Everlight Chemical, with sites in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Suzhou, operates globally – serving over 100 countries across five continents. Aware of its dependence on natural resources such as water, minerals, and energy, the Company recognizes the environmental impacts of its operations, including water use, chemical pollution, GHG emissions, and land use. In response to global biodiversity loss, we view biodiversity protection as vital to both nature and long-term business sustainability.

▍Nature Governance Structure & Collaboration

  • Governance Structure

Biodiversity initiatives are overseen by the “Sustainable Development Committee,” with implementation led by the Sustainable Environment Task Force, as shown in the governance diagram below.

  • Professional Collaboration & Activities

Everlight Chemical is a founding and cornerstone member of the BCSD Taiwan Association, with the Chairman of the Board serving as one of the association’s directors.

  • Stakeholder Engagement

Key stakeholders include employees, their families, and the local community. The Company promotes ecological awareness internally and engages the community in conservation efforts.

  • Ecological Tours: Annual tours for employees and families to explore factory-adjacent ecosystems and promote environmental awareness.
  • Community Collaboration: Adopt local sand dunes, wetlands, and rivers near Taoyuan sites as species habitats, fostering long-term conservation with community and environmental group partnerships.

▍Company Commitment to Biodiversity

The Company’s sustainability policy is: “To fulfill the responsibility of a global citizen and protect the Earth.” In line with this, we implement environmental management, promote green chemistry, and work toward a zero-carbon economy. Our efforts focus on reducing impacts on natural ecosystems, protecting habitats, and supporting ecological restoration – ensuring biodiversity is considered throughout the production process.

Key Strategies:

  • Minimize Production Impact: Optimize processes to prevent chemical pollution, avoid deforestation, and protect local habitats and species.
  • Raise Ecological Awareness: Promote biodiversity education through environmental campaigns and training.
  • Support Ecological Restoration: Participate in or support local projects such as wetland restoration, afforestation, and habitat conservation.

  • 2030 Qualitative Targets

Pollution Reduction
Minimize environmental impacts from chemical emissions by improving wastewater and air pollution controls and maintaining ISO 14001 performance.

Awareness Building
Strengthen biodiversity awareness among employees and supply chain partners to encourage joint conservation efforts.

Habitat Protection
Reduce ecological disruption from operations and support restoration initiatives to preserve local biodiversity.

  • 2030 Quantitative Targets

Employee & Supply Chain Training
Offer at least one hour of biodiversity training each year to employees and key supply chain partners to raise awareness of ecological protection.

Collaborative Projects
Partner with at least 2 local NGOs or environmental groups to jointly promote ecological conservation and restoration initiatives.