Gemtek's Taiwan headquarters and main manufacturing sites follow ISO 14064-1:2018 standards for greenhouse gas inventories. These are reviewed annually through internal audits and external verification to ensure accurate tracking. Using 2022's total greenhouse emissions as the baseline, the company monitors yearly emissions and sets clear reduction targets. The results of the greenhouse gas emissions inventories for each facility are summarized in the table below.
| Year | Manufacturing Plant | Scope 1 |
Scope 2 |
Category 1+Category 2 |
Gemtek Group’s Operating Income(NTD in thousands) |
Emission Intensity (TCO2e / NTD in thousands) |
Scope 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | |||||
| 2021 | Gemtek Headquarters | 526.66 | 4,416.93 | 4,943.59 | 22,912,691 | 0.0015 | 9.60 | 3,119.03 |
|
Gemtek(Kunshun) |
741.70 | 10,748.40 | 11,490.10 | - | 1,402.32 | |||
| Gemtek(Changshu) | 586.33 | 7,443.14 | 8,029.48 | - | 926.44 | |||
| Gemtek Vietnam | 225.64 | 9,975.29 | 10,200.93 | - | 1,203.11 | |||
| Total | 2080.34 | 32,583.76 | 34,664.10 | 9.60 | 6,650.91 | |||
| 2022 | Gemtek Headquarters | 529.87 | 4,248.57 | 4,778.44 | 27,899,990 | 0.0011 | 111.65 | 788.16 |
|
Gemtek(Kunshun) |
468.93 | 7,434.45 | 7,903.38 | - | 1,251.58 | |||
| Gemtek(Changshu) | 564.84 | 5,277.65 | 5,842.49 | - | 877.06 | |||
| Gemtek Vietnam | 867.43 | 10,981.03 | 11,898.46 | - | 1,434.83 | |||
| Total | 2,431.07 | 27,941.70 | 30,372.77 | 111.65 | 4,351.64 | |||
| 2023 | Gemtek Headquarters | 595.97 | 4,109.72 | 4,705.68 | 26,136,349 | 0.0012 | 138.69 | 858.39 |
|
Gemtek(Kunshun) |
463.19 | 8,517.81 | 8,981.00 | - | 1,530.85 | |||
| Gemtek(Changshu) | 166.48 | 887.12 | 1,053.60 | - | 166.25 | |||
| Gemtek Vietnam | 1,368.84 | 15,281.08 | 16,649.92 | - | 2,280.41 | |||
| Total | 2,594.48 | 28,795.72 | 31,390.20 | 138.69 | 4,835.90 | |||
Notes：
1. The greenhouse gas emission data presented in this report has been verified.
2. Types of GHG: CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3.
3. GHG Protocol - Method of Establishing Organizational Boundaries: Operational Control Approach.
4. Methodology: IPCC AR6, emission factors, and mass balance methods are applied during the calculation of Global Warming Potential (GWP).
5. Calculation method abides by the following standards: ISO/CNS 14064-1, ISO/CNS 14064-3, GHG Inventory Spreadsheet 3.0.0(Revised).
6. Category 1 direct emissions consist of petroleum gas, diesel, gasoline, natural gas, refrigerant, BOD in septic tank etc.
7. Category 2 indirect emissions consist of purchased electricity and steam. Emission factor-Taiwan=0.495kg CO2e/kWh (Reference: Taiwan's electricity emissions factor announced by the Energy
Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C.in 2022); China =0.5703 kg CO2e/kWh;Vietnam=0.7221 kg CO2e/kWh.
8. Category 3 is indirect GHG emissions resulting from an organisations' transportation operations, e.g. business travel.
9. Category 4 is indirect GHG emissions from an organisations' use of products, e.g. emissions from acquired energy (electricity/gasoline/diesel/natural gas/LPG) and waste
disposal.
10. Gemtek (Changshu) underwent business divestment in the second half of 2023, so only data from January to May is available.
In 2023, Gemtek Technology's Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions added up to a total of 31,390.20 CO2e, while Scope 3 carbon emissions were 4,974.59 CO2e. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 and Scope 2 was 0.0012 CO2e per thousand NTD, a 9% increase compared to 2022. This increase is attributed to the expansion in production capacity and higher electricity consumption at Gemtek Vietnam. To overcome this matter, the company has planned to install solar panels in 2024, aiming for a 20% self-generation rate by 2025.
Gemtek has been involved in the CDP Carbon Disclosure Project since 2011, proactively disclosing its carbon performance. In 2023, the company received a B- rating on the CDP climate change questionnaire. Based on the feedback provided by the CDP, Gemtek plans to continuously review and refine its future strategies and action plans.
Carbon Reduction Action Plans
Gemtek Technology has proactively embraced initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote a sustainable future by ensuring regulatory compliance in areas like water consumption, electricity conservation, and waste management. Additionally, Gemtek is committed to fostering a stronger connection between its employees and the global community. In 2023, Gemtek Technology's energy-saving measures reduced emissions by a total of 223,561.39 kgCO2e. The company will continue to implement energy-saving initiatives in the future to fulfill its environmental responsibilities.
