Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities Assessment
CGPC actively responds to the challenges of climate change by integrating it into the Company‘s core governance framework. The Board of Directors serves as the highest governance body. Under its authority, the Sustainability Development Committee is responsible for strategic review and oversight, while the Risk Management Group implements risk monitoring. Furthermore, CGPC has linked ESG performance to the executive compensation system to strengthen accountability for organizational climate action.
In terms of strategy and risk management, CGPC references the IFRS S2 standard to establish a comprehensive process for climate risk identification, assessment, and financial impact analysis.
To achieve our sustainability vision, the Company has clearly defined a carbon reduction pathway for the consolidated entities: using 2017 as the base year, we target a 27% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, marching towards carbon neutrality by 2050. Through specific response actions such as equipment replacement, renewable energy deployment, and production optimization, along with the regular disclosure of carbon emission data, we demonstrate USI‘s commitment to climate resilience and the sustainable development of the value chain.
To strengthen climate risk management and align with international standards, the Company references the IFRS S2 “Climate-related Disclosures” standard to assess the impact of climate-related risks and opportunities on the corporate strategy and financial position of entities included in the consolidated financial statements. Through scenario analysis, we identify key factors and incorporate corresponding response strategies into our business decision-making process.
For physical risks, we reference the Atlas of Key Climate Change Indicators in Taiwan (AR6 Statistical Downscaled Edition) published by the Taiwan Climate Change Projection Information and Adaptation Knowledge Platform (TCCIP), as well as research data from the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR). We adopt scenarios from the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) that combine Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) with Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs).
The Company has selected the SSP5-8.5 (very high greenhouse gas emissions) scenario as its baseline, under which carbon dioxide emissions are projected to double by 2050. Based on this, we conducted financial impact analyses for climate hazards including extreme heat, flooding, and drought.
For transition risks, we reference the World Energy Outlook (WEO) published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in 2021. The report outlines three scenarios based on varying energy trends and climate policies: STEPS (Stated Policies Scenario), APS (Announced Pledges Scenario), and NZE (Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario). Among these, the NZE scenario assumes that all countries will achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, representing the most aggressive scenario for driving emission reduction measures.
Furthermore, we referenced “Taiwan‘s Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions in 2050” published by the National Development Council (NDC) in 2022. This aligns our efforts with the national carbon reduction trajectory and ensures the Company maintains its operational resilience for sustainable growth in the face of extreme climate change impacts.
Indicators and objectives
The Group's energy management objectives
The Group's carbon reduction goals with 2017 as the baseline year, set the goal of 27% carbon reduction by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050. and will be reviewed every three years.
climate response strategies
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Short term: Actively implement energy conservation and carbon reduction plans.
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Medium-term: Carbon reduction strategy is set towards low-carbon energy transformation, energy efficiency improvement, intelligent monitoring, and the installation and use of renewable energy.
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Long-term: Carbon reduction strategy continues to focus on low-carbon fuels, arbon capture and reuse technology, and carbon negative technology to implement carbon reduction strategies.
promotes internal carbon pricing
In 2024, USI Group introduced an Internal Carbon Pricing (ICP) system across all manufacturing facilities in Taiwan. Aligned with the domestic carbon fee pricing framework, the initial shadow price was established at NT$300 per metric ton of CO2e, with plans for periodic reviews and phased adjustments. This mechanism integrates carbon costs directly into corporate decision-making and capital expenditure evaluation processes, enabling the assessment of carbon emission impacts on operational business and driving low-carbon investments. To ensure effective implementation, the Group regularly monitors and audits execution performance on an annual basis. In May 2025, a review was completed to verify that all business units had incorporated internal carbon pricing into project evaluations, ensuring the mechanism effectively translates into momentum for low-carbon transition and advances the Group's long-term corporate sustainability goals.
Greenhouse gas emissions revealed
We use Greenhouse gas inventories to examine carbon emission hot spots in each plant and regularly review the reasons for increases and decreases. We also disclose scope 1 to 3 emission data in sustainability reports, public information observatories, and ESG web pages.
To ensure the assessment results align with actual operational practices, the Company distributed questionnaires to senior department heads. Five climate risks were evaluated across four dimensions: "magnitude of impact," "likelihood of occurrence," "vulnerability," and "speed of onset." Simultaneously, five climate opportunities were evaluated based on "magnitude of impact" and "likelihood of occurrence.“
Following the statistical analysis of the questionnaires and quantitative modeling, and the subsequent generation of a two-dimensional scatter plot, we ultimately identified five key material issues to be prioritized in our risk
management and strategic planning:
Three high-priority risks:
R1-Transition Risk – Carbon Fee Collection
R4-Physical Risk – High Temperatures and Unstable Energy Supply
R5-Physical Risk – Extreme Rainfall and Flooding
Two high-potential opportunities:
O1-Introduction of Low-Carbon Energy
O5-Enhancement of Corporate Reputation and Brand Awareness
Addressing the material climate issues identified above, CGPC conducted scenario modeling and financial impact assessments, and formulated corresponding response strategies and management mechanisms. To ensure the effectiveness of our risk management, the Company conducts regular annual monitoring of climate-related risks. The execution results are consolidated into the Company's risk management operational report and presented annually to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors. This ensures the effective implementation of risk management measures, aiming to accurately grasp and mitigate the operational impacts brought by extreme weather, and demonstrating our commitment to building a resilient climate change culture.