Operational Environment Management

Climate Change Risk and Opportunity Assessment

Water Resource Management

As a distributor and not a manufacturer, Ace Pillar does not belong to a high water consumption industry, but the issue of water usage still requires attention. The water sources for Ace Pillar's various operating locations in Taiwan are 100% from the Taiwan Water Corporation, with the main uses being the circulating water for air conditioning in the logistics center and the daily water use of employees. Therefore, the water usage of each operating location from January to December 2023 was disclosed based on the statistics from the water bill, and the total water usage was calculated to be 968 tons, which significantly saved 736 tons (43.19%) compared to the total water usage of 1,704 tons in 2022. The per capita water usage in 2023 was 8.20 degrees, a significant decrease of 7.29 degrees (47.04%) compared to 15.49 degrees in 2022.

Comparison of Water Usage by Unit

Electricity Usage

As a distributor, Ace Pillar's main business locations are offices and logistics centers. In 2023, the company's total electricity usage was 165,477 kWh, a decrease of 40.6% compared to the total electricity usage of 256,590 kWh in 2022. The specific reasons are the differences in electricity usage data caused by the relocation of the "Logistics Center" and "Taoyuan Office". After the Taoyuan office moved into the Qisda headquarters, the electricity usage is no longer calculated separately. The old logistics center used the building's central air conditioning, which required turning on the air conditioning chiller regardless of the size of the usage space, resulting in energy waste. Since moving to the new location in 2023, independent box-type water-cooled air conditioners are used, which can effectively control the cooling effect of each area and save electricity consumption.

Comparison of Electricity Usage by Unit

Greenhouse Gas Inventory

As a distributor and not a manufacturer, Ace Pillar does not belong to a high-carbon emission industry, but the issue of carbon emissions still requires attention. In 2023, the company conducted an internal inventory of the environmental impact of energy use within the organization. The main sources are the carbon dioxide generated during the power generation process of purchased electricity required for office operations and the greenhouse gases caused by the gasoline used by the company's private cars for business travel. The statistics show that the total greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 were approximately 375.61 metric tons of CO2e, a decrease of 5.11% compared to the total carbon emissions of 395.82 metric tons in 2022.

Waste management

Pallets and packaging materials are recycled and reused, with a ratio reaching 98.15%. The target for 2024 is a recycling and reuse ratio of 99%.

Health and Safety Management

Ace Pillar has established the ESG Committee and Occupational Health and Safety Management Unit to promote occupational health and safety matters. Employees at each level are responsible for completing their work safely and carrying out various health and safety requirements through green operational activities. To create an accident-free workplace environment, we formulate, plan, supervise, and promote health and safety management. We have also established the Occupational Health and Safety Management Committee to provide recommendations, review, and coordinate occupational health and safety policies. We educate and train new and existing employees on occupational health and safety matters.

Compliance with national laws and regulations

Compliance with legal requirements and their respective frequencies

Occupational health and safety education and training
Self-inspection of production equipment and operations
Monitoring of the workplace environment
Employee health check-ups
Fire system inspections
Emergency response drills

The Occupational Health and Safety Unit conducts regular inspections or inspections on an ad hoc basis to confirm the performance of each responsible unit. The Occupational Health and Safety Unit monitors every aspect to reduce the risk factors in the office environment.

Occupational health and safety education and training

To ensure employees are aware of potential workplace hazards and reduce the risk of occupational accidents, we provide "general occupational health and safety education and training" for new and existing employees. In addition, to increase employees' awareness and prevention management of workplace health and safety, we designate personnel to participate in CPR and AED training, first aid training, and occupational health and safety management training, thereby maintaining a safe working environment. Ace Pillar provides occupational health and safety training for all new and existing employees.