Environmental Sustainability Policy
Commitment to Net Zero Emissions
Committed to Achieving the Goal of “Net Zero by 2050”
To limit global warming to 1.5°C under the Paris Agreement, the UN has pledged to achieve “Net Zero Emissions by 2050.” In response to global climate issues, SYSTEX has committed to achieving net-zero emissions for the headquarters by 2050, following the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) since 2021. Through carbon reduction pathways, “commitment, inventory, management, reduction, offset, and assessment,” SYSTEX aims to set an example for Taiwan’s IT service industry in mitigating climate change.
SYSTEX has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions of Category 1-6 for the headquarters building by 2050 compared to the greenhouse gas emissions in the base year 2020.
GHG Emission Reduction Actions
Through conducting the ISO 14064-1 GHG inventory, SYSTEX found that the GHG emissions of Category 2 accounted for the highest proportion, exceeding 80%. Therefore, SYSTEX regards energy carbon emission management and reduction as the top priority to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Energy-saving measures:
SYSTEX purchases and rents equipment with environmentally-friendly labels, replaces power-consuming equipment every year, regularly checks pipelines, and sets the office temperature to no less than 26°C, thereby reducing electricity consumption and environmental load.
For more details about the energy-saving measures, please refer to “Environment & Energy Management“.
- Renewable energy consumption:
SYSTEX supports the development of renewable energy, purchasing T-REC since 2020 and has signed “Power Wheeling Contracts” in 2022, enabling to use green energy by PPA since 2023. In addition, SYSTEX also reset the short-term, medium-term and long-term targets for renewable energy consumption in 2023, setting the targets for renewable energy consumption rate of 4% in 2024, renewable energy consumption rate of 20% in 2030, and renewable energy consumption rate of 100% in 2050.
For more details about the renewable energy consumption, please refer to “Environment & Energy Management“.
- Internal carbon pricing measure:
In response to the goal of “Net Zero by 2050 at headquarters building,” SYSTEX has analyzed the major sources of carbon emissions from electricity consumption and found that the data centers accounted for the highest proportion of electricity usage. Consequently, SYSTEX has formulated the internal carbon pricing measure and allocated funds to increase RE consumption, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from electricity consumption.
For more details about the renewable energy consumption, please refer to “Environment & Energy Management“.
- Carbon offset mechanism:
SYSTEX intends to neutralize residual emissions by 2050 through purchasing carbon credits in line with the global net-zero standards and regulations.
Net Zero Goal and 2024 Performance
Emission management
2024 Target
- Renewable energy share: 4%
- GHG Emission: -3% annually
2023 Performance
- Signed a RE wheeling contract, annually utilizing 260,000 kWh of RE with a 4.6% RE share.
- Complete the 2024 GHG audits and obtain certification by April 2025.
- Implement a carbon pricing mechanism since 2024, imposing carbon fees to promote RE consumption.
- Gradually increase the RE share, moving toward net-zero for the headquarters building by 2050.
- GHG emissions decreased by 6.0% annually and by 9.5% compared to the base year.
2025 Target
- Renewable energy consumption: 9%
- GHG emission: -3% annually
2030 Target
- Renewable energy consumption: 20%
- GHG emission: -3% annually, -20% compared to the base year
Energy management
2024 Target
- Annual electricity intensity: -5%
2024 Performance
- Electricity consumption per NT$100M decreased by 6.4% annually.
- Optimize AC operation via EMS, reducing load and runtime by introducing external air outside of summer to enhance energy efficiency.
- Maintain ISO 50001 certification with annual audits and ongoing compliance.
- Replace the chiller unit at HO’s 1st floor to improve energy efficiency.
- Establish the AC variable frequency system to regulate energy based on detected water temperature.
- Regularly maintain the AC and chiller filters to ensure optimal efficiency and save energy.
2025 Target
- Annual electricity intensity: -5%
2030 Target
- Annual electricity intensity: -5%
Water stewardship
2024 Target
- Annual water intensity:: -1%
2024 Performance
- Water usage per NT$100M increased by 4.9% annually. For improving water efficiency, a rainwater recycling system was evaluated but was not implement due to building constraints. Therefore, SYSTEX plans to reduce backup water tank cleaning frequency without affecting daily operations.
- Conduct quarterly water quality checks for drinking instruments.
- Install water-saving devices in office restrooms and tea rooms.
- Display water-saving awareness signage in each office space to encourage responsible water usage.
2025 Target
- Annual water intensity:: -1%
2030 Target
- Annual water intensity:: -1%
Environment management
2024 Target
- Annual waste intensity: -1%
2024 Performance
- Total waste per NT$100M decreased by 13.2% annually.
- Maintain ISO 14001 certification with annual audits and ongoing compliance.
- Sort office waste and actively implement resource recycling.
- Waste recycling rate reached 26.2%.
2025 Target
- Annual waste intensity: -1%
2030 Target
- Annual waste intensity: -1%
Note: SYSTEX established 2020 as the base year following its first audit conducted that year.
Environmental Sustainability Policy
In the face of global climate disasters causing issues such as climate change, reduction of natural resources and biodiversity loss, people and organizations around the world are impacted to varying degrees. The climate crisis threatens the survival and development of human beings, and raises the awareness of global environmental protection. For truly understanding potential impacts of extreme weather on operations, SYSTEX has formulated the “SYSTEX OHS., Environment and Energy Policy and Declaration,” continuously implements environmental related mechanisms, and conducts 3 environmental verification every year: ISO 14001, ISO 1464-1, and ISO 50001, to effectively manage performance and reduce negative impacts.
Occupational Health and Safety, Environment and Energy Policy and Declaration
SYSTEX Occupational Health and Safety, Environment and Energy Policy and Declaration
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SYSTEX is an IT service company, and committed to promoting occupational safety and health, improving environment and energy management, to maintain workplace safety as a priority. In response to the government’s goals, SYSTEX continuously improves environmental protection actions to make better efforts for a safer and healthier environment. SYSTEX promises:
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Environmental Sustainability Management Mechanism
In response to frequent extreme climate disasters that deplete resources and threaten biodiversity, SYSTEX has reinforced its operational risk management by enhancing preparedness for typhoons, earthquakes, fires, water shortages and power outages, and by defining response mechanisms to ensure rapid recovery and business continuity. To embed environmental responsibility into governance and daily operations, the company has launched 5 core initiatives: Net Zero Emissions, Green Procurement, Tech Application, Training and Regulatory Compliance, together serving as its sustainability engine and demonstrating its foresight in climate risk management and commitment to corporate citizenship.
Action Plans
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| Net Zero Emissions | Improve the management system to ensure the effectiveness of continuous operation and plan the carbon reduction path to move towards the goal of “Net Zero by 2050” at headquarters building. |
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| Green Procurement | Strengthen green procurement to make suppliers comply with the green trends and jointly realize environmental protection. |
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| Tech-application | SYSTEX continues to advance green technology and enhance carbon management and energy management function, embeds global ESG rating lookups via cross-industry partnerships, and leverages digital, paperless systems to build a low-carbon industrial ecosystem. |
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| Training | Conduct internal training to raise awareness about environmental and OHS, to ensure employees health and safety, and prevent diseases or workplace hazards. |
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| Regulatory Compliance | Comply with government regulations for environmental protection and respond to government energy conservation policies. |
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More Environment Management Actions
SYSTEX builds sustainability and climate change strategies with dynamic energy-saving and carbon reduction performance and management with measures such as efficient power and water devices, green office spaces, renewable energy, and environmental-related training.
- Lighting:
Areas with less people has infrared sensors for lighting, introducing natural lighting, and non-office areas have reduced lighting fixtures.
- Air conditioners:
AC is set to above 26° C with an automated schedule.
- Power:
Elevators have automatic operations to reduce elevator in use during off-peak hours. High-efficiency exhaust fans and water pumps are used.
- Water devices:
Water-saving devices are installed on all faucets throughout the headquarters building.
- Recycling:
Set recycling areas and promote resource recycling classification.
- Landscape and advocacy:
Greening roofs and green building materials, energy-saving and carbon reduction training, and campaigns to reduce elevator usage, promote e-business cards and governmental Green Point activity.