Our Vision
TOPCO fully acknowledges that preserving ecosystems and the natural environment is crucial for advancing toward sustainable development. Therefore, we commit not only to minimizing ecological risks in our own operations but also to collaborating with our supply chain and external stakeholders through technological innovation. Together, we aim to uphold and promote biodiversity1, avoid deforestation2 activities, and further advance ecological restoration to implement United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)3 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17, for the betterment of humanity and the planet.
Our Commitment
- Assess biodiversity risks at all of our sites by 2025 and ensure our operations comply with local, national and international biodiversity and deforestation laws.
- Assess biodiversity risks, set goals and implement measures regularly to achieve No Net Loss4 by 2030.
- Aim for ecological Net Positive Impact5 and no deforestation by 2050, to uphold biodiversity and comply with international and the site specific forestry laws and regulations by avoiding excessive deforestation.
- Collaborate with supply chains and stakeholders to support biodiversity conservation and look for opportunities together to reduce any biodiversity loss.
- Support research on natural carbon sinks and sustainable negative emission technologies.
Our Action
- We are continually investing in research with respect to green technologies and circular economy solutions, such as research into environmentally friendly primer materials and development of recycling technology for wastewater containing heavy metals. In the past, our focus was on the reduction and treatment of semiconductor wastewater and sludge, but the focus has since shifted towards recycling and reuse as our ultimate goal.
- We are supporting environmentally friendly farming practices to safeguard biodiversity; promoting sustainable aquaculture by following five principles: “low-density farming, mixed-species cultivation, refraining from groundwater extraction, refraining from herbicide application, and abstaining from animal medication”. These practices provide safe and reliable food sources to consumers and restore lost biodiversity around fishponds.
- We are actively supporting the search for various innovative solutions for environmental sustainability, We are providing ongoing assistance to businesses and development projects to assess their impact on the environment. According to the principles of “avoid, minimize, restore and offset”, mitigation measures and environmental monitoring plans are developed and implemented. Terrestrial, wetland, and marine ecological restoration projects are also developed and implemented to maintain the health and integrity of ecosystems, in order to positively contribute to the biodiversity conservation efforts.
Note 1: Biodiversity includes genetic, species, and ecosystem diversities.
Note 2: Deforestation reduces precipitation cycles, affecting agriculture, hydroelectric power, climate resilience, and rainforests.
Note 3: These correspond to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG13 (Climate Action), SDG14 (Conservation of Marine Ecosystems), SDG15 (Conservation of Terrestrial Ecosystems), and SDG17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Note 4: To offset human-induced habitat loss, a “compensation site” is chosen to restore ecosystems, aiming for zero net loss.
Note 5: Net Positive Impact = Positive Impact – Negative Impact.