Asia Cement Unveils First TNFD Report, Outlining  Sustainable Blueprint for Coexisting with Nature

Asia Cement Corporation (ACC) officially released its fisrt Nature-related Financial Disclosures Report on January 20th. Employing the globally recognized Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework for comprehensive analysis, the report uses the LEAP method (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) to comprehensively examine the natural connections and impacts of its Hualien plant, quarries and ecological park. Lee Kun-yen, President of ACC stated that this report not only serves as a comprehensive review of ACC’s efforts on nature conservation over the years but also demonstrates the company's steadfast commitment to ecological coexistence. ACC firmly believes that only nature-based strategies can lead enterprises to a sustainable future.

ACC compiles this report by adhering to  the most rigorous international standards, including the TNFD framework's LEAP method, the GRI Biodiversity Indicators, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. In collaboration with National Dong Hwa University in Hualien, the report integrates scientific methods with local ecological restoration to delve into the bidirectional relationship between enterprises and nature, comprehensively showcasing the academic depth and practical value from natural dependency to ecological impact.

In addition to focusing on natural resource management, ACC also adopted the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) to conduct in-depth stakeholder communication, identifying ten nature-related risks and twelve nature-related opportunities. To address these challenges, ACC has developed specific response strategies, including off-site restoration, ecological environmental education, and innovative technology applications. By closely integrating nature conservation with corporate development, these efforts provide feasible solutions for ecological recovery and foster a new model of industrial symbiosis.

Since 2020, ACC has invested over NT$700 million in nature-related initiatives, encompassing biodiversity restoration, afforestation, and circular economy. These efforts have yielded equivalent natural benefits. For example, at ACC's ecological park, since 2004, the company has planted nectar plants, host plants, and native Taiwanese tree species to create safe habitats for diverse species, successfully restoring the endangered Golden Birdwing butterfly. Additionally, ACC actively collaborates with local communities and schools to establish butterfly corridors and green villages, extending the impact of ecological conservation from within the company to every corner of society. In terms of environment education, ACC's large-scale environment education programs across Taiwan have accumulated 191,514 service visits, not only demonstrating achievements in ecological conservation but also cultivating public awareness and actions towards conservation of natural resources.

As a pioneer in promoting low-carbon cement, ACC has been actively reducing carbon emissions since the clinker burning stage and launched the "Cement 4.0 Project" in 2016. This project utilizes smart manufacturing technology to comprehensively enhance production efficiency, significantly increasing the use of alternative materials and alternative fuels, and realizing the coexistence of resource recycling and environment benefits. ACC is the only cement company in Taiwan that consistently meets the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments each year. Supported by science-based carbon reduction targets, ACC has become a key force in promoting low-carbon economy in Taiwan and plays a significant role in global decarbonization efforts.

ACC emphasized that based on the Nature-related Financial Disclosures Report, it will continue to deepen biodiversity policies and restoration actions and expand investments in environment education resources. In the future, ACC will also remain focused on circular economy innovation and low-carbon cement practices, fully aligning with international standards to achieve a harmonious vision of coexistence between nature and industry.