Economic Daily Reporter Cui Xinfang / Instant Report
Alex Lee
2025-02-12
S&P Global announced the "2025 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook" on the 11th. A total of 70 Taiwanese companies were selected, including WIN Semiconductors (3105) , Zhen Ding-KY (4958) , Nan Pao (4766) , PharmaEssentia (6446) , SOLAR (1785) , and Gamania (6180) , an increase of 17 companies from 2024. QIC founder and CEO Li Hongji pointed out that in addition to the companies that have been selected continuously this year, many Taiwanese companies have entered the list for the first time, reflecting the active investment and innovative practices of various industries in sustainable development.
Taiwan's companies' performance in the ESG field has gradually gained international recognition, demonstrating their progress and commitment to sustainable operations. Li Hongji said: "The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook uses the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score adopted by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) as a benchmark to evaluate the sustainable development capabilities of companies from the three major ESG aspects. CSA helps companies understand their position in the industry and increases their visibility among investors who value sustainable investments. In addition, CSA is aligned with international standards, enabling companies to respond more effectively to different sustainability assessment and disclosure requirements."
Every year, S&P Global recognizes companies that demonstrate sustainable development advantages in their respective industries based on the results of their Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The 2025 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook evaluated 7,690 companies in 62 major industries worldwide. In the end, only 780 companies stood out. Taiwan had 70 companies selected, spanning industries such as semiconductors, electronic components, biotechnology and medicine, chemicals, banking and finance.
In the semiconductor industry, there are 210 companies evaluated worldwide, and 19 companies were selected, including 10 Taiwanese companies such as UMC (2303) , ASE Global (3711) , VSMC (5347) , PSMC (6770) , TSMC ( 2330) , Nanya Technology 2408) , WIN Semiconductors, Phison (8299) , Winbond (2344) , and Radiant (6176).
Chen Shunping, General Manager of WIN Semiconductors' General Management Office, said: "WIN Semiconductors is very honored to be selected as a constituent stock of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index DJSI World for five consecutive years and to be recognized by the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for six consecutive years, which represents WIN Semiconductors' continuous progress in the ESG field. WIN Semiconductors focuses on environmental friendliness and green manufacturing, and strives to promote energy-saving, carbon reduction and water-saving measures to enhance climate resilience. We are also committed to creating a gender-equal workplace environment, and we will not forget to implement the retention and cultivation of talents, promote industry-university cooperation, and cultivate talents for the semiconductor industry."
In the electronic components industry, eight Taiwanese companies were also selected, including E Ink (8069) , AUO (2409) , Delta (2308) , Innolux (3481) , Zhen Ding, Foxconn (2317) , Primax (4915) , and Dynamic Semiconductor (6251) .
Charles Shen, Chairman of Zhen Ding, said: "Being selected for the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for three consecutive years is a tremendous recognition for Zhen Ding, signifying that our efforts in ESG have gained international acknowledgment. As the only PCB company in Taiwan to be included, we deeply understand the inseparable connection between industry development and environmental sustainability. In the future, we will continue to work closely with upstream and downstream partners to promote green manufacturing, managing from the source and reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions to minimize environmental impact. Furthermore, we believe that employees are the cornerstone of corporate development and the key to sustainable growth. Moving forward, we will actively implement diverse talent cultivation and development to enhance our sustainable competitiveness, creating sustainable value together with global partners!"
Taiwanese companies are also present in the biotechnology industry. PharmaEssentia has been included in the yearbook for two consecutive years and won the Industry's Best Improvement Award. It is the only Taiwanese company in the biotechnology industry to be included in the yearbook. PharmaEssentia said: “We will focus on implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), taking SDG3 “Good Health and Well-being” as our core sustainable vision, and dedicate ourselves to developing best-in-class new drugs to meet the urgent needs of patients, improve the accessibility and affordability of healthcare, and promote global health and well-being. We will also continue to strengthen our sustainable development capabilities and build a comprehensive international biotech and new drug company based in Taiwan and marketed globally."
In addition, it is worth noting that this year we also saw several Taiwanese companies selected for the first time, including Orange in the interactive media and entertainment industry, Nan Pao and SOLAR in the chemical industry.
As the first gaming company in Taiwan to be selected, Gamania said: "As a pioneer in Taiwan's online games, Gamania celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and is moving towards a full-ecosystem Internet company. Since 2021, it has led the industry to take the lead in launching the "Sustainable Transformation" ESG strategy blueprint, using its own digital technology advantages to create a smart governance system that matches the corporate culture. In this international sustainability assessment by S&P Global, the governance aspect received a full score, ranking first among global peers, and the social aspect took second place among global peers. Outstanding performance!"
Nan Pao, which was also selected for the first time this year, CEO Elic Hsu said: "Nan Pao is deeply honored to be selected for the first time in the 2025 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, a testament to Nan Pao's continuous efforts and outstanding performance in the field of ESG. In recent years, Nan Pao has consistently invested in research and innovation, focusing on sustainability, environmental protection, energy conservation, and carbon reduction as its primary directions and goals. The achievements of green products have gradually become evident. In addition, Nan Pao has actively improved its processes and equipment, fully implementing net-zero carbon reduction across the board. By embedding the concept of sustainability into its corporate culture, Nan Pao aims to make green sustainability a core competitive advantage, working hand in hand with customers and society to create a prosperous and shared future!"