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Being Environmentally-Friendly Is Our Responsibility
With the duty of maintaining environmental safety and health, Macroblock is committed to meet the regulations related to environmental safety and health.
- Regulatory compliance and other requirements:
It conforms to the environmental safety and health related laws and regulations and meets the requirements of prohibited substance proposed by the customers, so as to mitigate the impact on the environment.
- Purchase and develop green products:
It purchases the products with eco-friendly label and the products that meet the conditions of renewable material, recycle, low pollution or energy conservation as certified by the Environmental Protection Administration. The green supply chain is imported in the full process, so as to develop/use the raw material with low pollution.
- Promote energy conservation and implement waste reduction:
The Company is a professional IC design company, and is mainly engaged in IC design and sale businesses. Without process and production operation in the Company, it belongs to the industry with low pollution and low risk. The emission source is only from the air-conditioning system and office lighting system, so it is inapplicable to ISO14001 or similar environmental protection system certification. The Company is dedicated to the environmental protection work in long terms, with the expectation to achieve the corporate growth and ecological preservation. In addition, to respond to the related information of RoHS, the products of the Company meet the related provisions under RoHS.
Annual CO2 emission of the past two years:
CO2 emission of the Company is only from the power and water consumption of the air-conditioning system and the office lighting system:
In 2018: The total emission from power and water consumption was 300 MT of CO2.
In 2019: The total emission from power and water consumption was 623 MT of CO2.
In 2019, it doubled compared with 2018. CO2 emissions were mainly due to the increase in new factories and personnel.
GHG reduction policies:
- The influence or impact degree of the Company on GHG discharge:
- Risk of the Company due to the laws and regulations related to climate change
It is not a company listed under the first and second batches that shall report the GHG emission as announced by the “Stationary Pollution Source of GHG Emission to Be Reported in Public and Private Occasions”, so there is no risk of regulatory violation.
- Substantial risk of the Company due to climate change
The Company is of IC design industry, without wafer plant. As for the substantial risk due to climate change, the power and water consumed by air-conditioning system and office lighting system will be increased.
- Opportunities brought for the Company by climate change
In terms of product design, it may provide more power-saving schemes, so as to increase the probability of adopting the product.
- (Direct/indirect) GHG emission of the Company (specifying the inspection scope and time), and the external validation passed or not by taking 2017 as the reference year for inspection, it performs GHG emission inspection based on ISO14064, which is not validated externally. According to the self-inspection result, the annual GHG emission is equivalent to 274 MT of CO2, which is within【Scope 2】, and is generated from indirect emission of energy.
- Risk of the Company due to the laws and regulations related to climate change
- Strategies, methods and goals of the Company for GHG management:
- Strategies adopted by the Company to cope with climate change or GHG management.
The Company is of IC design industry, without wafer plant. It is indirect GHG emission mainly from the power consumed by air-conditioning system and office lighting system.
The power consumption is reduced in a power-saving way. Moreover, the product efficiency is increased, and the power-saving architecture is adopted.
- GHG emission reduction goal of the Company
As the emission source is mainly from the power and water consumer by the air-conditioning system and the office lighting system, the annual emission is positively related to the number of employees. Through advocacy of administrative management, it makes the air-conditioning system run more efficiently, so as to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Budget and plan of GHG emission reduction of the Company
- Currently, the Company turns off the lighting and air-conditioning systems at nights, to reduce the electricity and water consumption.
- The Company will use the electronic sign-off sheet continuously, so as to reduce the used paper and move towards the paperless goal.
- The underground parking lot of the building adopts the smart dimmable lighting scheme developed by the Company, which can save 60%~78% of the electricity expense.
- The plant of the Company has changed to use the power-saving lamps, which can save about 60%~70% of the lighting expense every year.
- Carbon reduction effect brought by the Company’s products or services for the customers or consumers.
Under the changes of macro environment, energy saving and carbon reduction have become the primary requirements for the electronic parts and components. The main products of the Company are LED driver IC and LED related products. Therefore, our goal is to develop the power saving products constantly.
- Strategies adopted by the Company to cope with climate change or GHG management.
| Core element | TCFD recommended disclosure items | Execution details |
|---|---|---|
| Governance | 1.Describe the board of directors' and management's supervision and governance of climate-related risks and opportunities |
The Board of Directors oversees climate-related risk management as the highest governing body. Since establishing the GHG Inventory Committee in 2022 and the Sustainability Committee in 2024, the Company has regularly reviewed climate risks and opportunities, reporting to the Board to enhance sustainability governance and resilience. |
| Strategy | 2.Describe how the identified climate risks and opportunities affect the business, strategy, and finances of the business (short, medium, and long term). | Based on ISO 14064-1 results, the Company assesses climate risks and opportunities and sets short-, medium-, and long-term strategies. Short-term efforts focus on compliance and low-carbon products; medium-term on certifications and technology adoption; and long-term on enhancing operational and supply chain efficiency to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. |
| 3.Describe the financial impact of extreme weather events and transformative actions. | Climate change may impact operations and finances through extreme weather and transition risks. Extreme weather can disrupt supply chains and increase costs, while transition risks stem from low-carbon technology shifts, customer disclosure demands, and renewable energy policies. The Company develops low-power ICs, implements GHG and energy management systems, and plans proactively to reduce financial impacts. | |
| Risk Managemen | 4. Describe how the processes of identifying, assessing, and managing climate risks are integrated into the overall risk management system. | The Sustainability Committee oversees the identification, assessment, and management of climate-related risks and opportunities under the TCFD framework. Regular meetings are held to review material issues and develop control strategies. Key indicators include electricity use, GHG emissions, and days of operational disruption. |
| 5. If scenario analysis is utilized to assess resilience to climate change risks, the scenarios, parameters, assumptions, analysisfactors, and major financial impacts should be described. | Referring to the IEA 1.5°C scenario, the Company conducts simulations to assess climate impacts and set science-based targets (SBT) as guidance for operational adjustments. Using 2022 as the base year, the Company focuses on Scope 2 electricity-saving management to meet Taiwan’s NDC reduction targets by 2050. | |
| 6. If there is a transition plan for managing climate-related risks, describe the content of the plan, and the indicators and targets used to identify and manage physical risks and transitional risks |
The Company identifies physical and transition risks through scenario analysis to assess resilience and financial impact. For physical risks, emergency response, backup suppliers, and online operations ensure business continuity. For transition risks, the Company promotes energy-saving and green policies, implements a low-pollution supply chain, and enforces energy management and waste reduction to mitigate climate and operational risks. | |
| Metrics and Goals |
7.If internal carbon pricing is utilized as a planning tool, thebasis for setting the price should be stated. | In 2024, the Company’s estimated emissions totaled 862.49 tCO₂e, with a projected carbon fee of about NT$258,747 at NT$300 per ton. The Company currently does not apply internal carbon pricing for planning purposes. |
| 8. If climate-related targets have been established, it is imperative to specify the covered activities, the scope of greenhouse gas emissions, the planning horizon, and the progress achieved annua |
The Company promotes low-carbon transformation across operations, products, and the supply chain through eco-packaging, energy-efficient ICs, recycling, green procurement, and carbon disclosure. Covering Scope 1 and 2 emissions mainly from electricity, energy administrators manage efficiency and reduction efforts. Goals include a 5% reduction within five years, ISO 14064-1 certification in the mid-term, and net-zero emissions by 2050. | |
| 9. Greenhouse gas inventory and assurance status and reduction targets, strategy, and concrete action plan | Following ISO 14064-1, the Company has conducted annual GHG inventories since 2023. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were 48.79 tCO₂e and Scope 2 were 813.70 tCO₂e, mainly from electricity. The inventory will expand to subsidiaries to enhance disclosure. Ongoing measures—efficient lighting, water conservation, and digital approvals—aim to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. |
