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ESG DEPARTMENT

In light of the global trend towards corporate sustainable development, which has received significant international attention, Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission released the “Corporate Governance 3.0 - Sustainable Development Blueprint” policy in August 2020. The vision includes “implementing corporate governance, enhancing corporate sustainability,” and “creating a robust ESG ecosystem to strengthen the international competitiveness of the capital market,” with a focus on promoting “ESG information disclosure.”
Accordingly, the Taiwan Stock Exchange has, in recent years, issued the “Guidelines for the Preparation and Filing of Sustainability Reports by Listed Companies.” Revised in 2020, the guidelines require that sustainability reports be prepared following the universal standards, sector standards, and topic-specific standards published by the GRI. This aims to enhance corporate transparency and facilitate communication with stakeholders about the impacts and effects of corporate operations on “Environmental (E), Social (S), and Governance (G)” issues. Under the latest regulations, as revised on January 31, 2024, all listed and OTC companies in Taiwan must prepare sustainability reports for the fiscal year 2024, starting in 2025.
Thus, ESG-related issues have become an irreversible trend globally and in Taiwan, becoming essential knowledge and a priority for all major corporations to focus on and implement effectively.
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ESG Project

ESG is a crucial concept for measuring a company’s ability to operate sustainably, encompassing three core areas: Environmental Protection (E), Social Responsibility (S), and Corporate Governance (G). These areas form the foundation of ESG and serve as key indicators for evaluating a company’s social responsibility and capacity for sustainable development.
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Environmental

Raw Materials Energy Management Fuel Management Biodiversity Greenhouse Gas Emissions Wastewater and Waste Management Environmental Regulatory Compliance Supplier Environmental Assessment

Enterprises need to address and manage issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy usage, water resource management, waste disposal, and biodiversity protection. These issues not only affect the planet’s ecosystem but are directly linked to the long-term competitiveness and social reputation of businesses. For example, reducing carbon emissions can help companies mitigate risks associated with climate change while improving their image among consumers and investors.

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Social

Labor Relations Occupational Health and Safety Employee Training and Education Employee Diversity and Equality Customer Health, Safety, and Well-being Marketing and Labeling Customer Privacy

In the realm of social responsibility, businesses must focus on and manage issues related to employee welfare, workplace environments, social equity, community engagement, and supply chain management. Providing a safe and healthy work environment, competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for employee career development are key manifestations of social responsibility. These practices not only enhance employee satisfaction and loyalty but also attract top talent.

In promoting social equity and inclusiveness, companies should actively advance gender equality, anti-discrimination policies, and a diverse corporate culture. This includes ensuring fairness in recruitment and promotion processes, eliminating gender and racial discrimination in the workplace, and offering employee training and development opportunities. Such efforts foster a harmonious work environment, enhance corporate innovation, and boost market competitiveness.

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Governance

Business Ethics Shareholder Rights Risk Management Finance and Taxation Supply Chain Management Information Transparency Anti-Competitive Practices

Companies must ensure transparency and fairness in decision-making processes, including board composition, executive compensation systems, shareholder rights protection, and the accuracy and timeliness of information disclosure. Good corporate governance requires boards to have diverse backgrounds and expertise to provide varied perspectives and oversight. Transparency is a cornerstone of corporate governance; companies should publicly disclose their financial status, operational performance, risk management strategies, and ESG performance, allowing investors and other stakeholders to accurately assess the company’s true condition. This transparency bolsters market confidence, reduces risks associated with information asymmetry, and promotes the healthy development of the capital market.

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Professional ESG Talent at WHP

  • National Bar Association ESG(Corporate Sustainability)
    Committee Chairperson Rebecca Shen
  • National Bar Association ESG(Corporate Sustainability)
    Committee Deputy Chairperson Webber Huang
Dedicated to research, advocacy, and implementation in the ESG field, focusing on ESG-related issues, the preparation and filing of sustainability reports, ESG compliance, and legal risk analysis (litigation). The WHP Group legal team leverages its extensive experience in corporate sustainable development to provide professional ESG consultancy services, compliance, risk assessment, and analysis. This enables companies to navigate the wave of global ESG trends in this new era, staying at the forefront while implementing sustainability practices.
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ESG Legal Risk and Dispute Resolution

  • Handling disputes over inaccurate sustainability reports (civil, criminal, and administrative liabilities, with the WHP Group legal team closely monitoring the latest developments in Taiwan’s judicial practices).

  • Applying sustainability reports as evidence in civil, criminal, and administrative litigation, including evidence strategies and litigation risk prevention.

  • Mitigating and addressing greenwashing risks arising from overpromising, selective disclosure, or symbolic actions in ESG information disclosure.

  • Litigation and dispute resolution derived from ESG-related laws and regulations (e.g., environmental lawsuits, labor disputes, personal information protection, gender equality protection, corporate workplace harassment prevention, consumer disputes, intellectual property disputes, trade secret protection, and corporate governance).

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