Policy Influence
Policy Influence
Public/ Advocacy Engagement
Policy
TCC supports and participates in initiatives related to climate change, circular economy, biodiversity, and the development of new technologies. The company actively engages with various public associations on sustainability issues. The 2023 Climate-related Public Participation and Management Regulations applies to the Company and its subsidiaries, joint ventures, other affiliates having any substantial controlling or subordinate relationship with the Company in Taiwan or overseas
Organization / Association Participation
TCC funds more than NTD 10 million per year in more than 50 domestic and international organizations / associations such as Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), Taiwan Cement Manufacturers’ Association (TCMA), the Climate Group, and TNFD. TCC helps to set sustainability policies regarding climate change, circular economy, and R&D of new technologies
TCC supports domestic cultural development. This funding includes contributions to development, supporting the C.F. Koo Foundation's preservation of traditional operas and arts (TCC donates C.F. Koo Foundation NTD 10.5 million annually), and sponsoring events such as the Yilan International Children's Folklore & Folkgame Festival and the Lanyang Mazu Cultural Festival. For more information on cultural and artistic events, please visit the C.F. Koo Foundation's official website. In 2024, TCC invested over NT$ 11.8 million to support domestic culture development.
| Unit: NTD | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobbying, Interest Representation or Similar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Local, Regional or National Political Campaigns / Organizations / Candidates | 0 | 800,000 | 700,000 | 10,000 |
| Trade Associations or Tax-exempt Groups (e.g. Sustainable Development / Industry Trade and Economic Development, Think Tanks) | 57,338,014 | 54,230,375 | 45,175,671 | 55,945,099 |
| Other (e.g. Spending Related to Ballot Measures or Referendums) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Policy Influence Spending | 57,338,014 | 55,030,375 | 45,875,671 | 55,955,099 |
| Unit: NTD | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Charitable Contributions and Sponsorship (e.g. cultural development, society inclusion) | 320,532,442 | 264,452,709 | 373,138,929 | 410,070,092 |
| Issue or Topic | Description of Position / Engagement | Total Spend in 2024 (Unit: NTD) |
|---|---|---|
| Promotion of Low-carbon Construction Materials | TCC promotes sustainable building materials applications through "market communication" and "customer promotion," extending to overseas subsidiaries to boost global brand influence. TCC actively joins seminars and sharing sessions, collaborating with government, academia, and low-carbon certification personnel to discuss low-carbon material tech and market trends. | 12,520,948 |
| Sustainable Development of the Company | Involved in organizations such as MSCI, ESG Global Views Common Good Ecosphere, Accounting Research and Development Foundation, and Taiwan Business Council for Sustainable Development, TCC partakes in seminars and conferences, or serves as a corporate speaker, to actively exchange on sustainable development practices across disciplines and sectors | 1,670,647 |
| Name of Organization, Candidate or Topic | Description of Position / Engagement | Total Spend in 2024 (Unit: NTD) |
|---|---|---|
| ATIC | CIMPOR is a member of the Portuguese Cement Industry Technical Association (ATIC). In collaboration with ATIC and several university research institutions, CIMPOR co-established the “C⁵Lab” collaborative laboratory to conduct research and development. It has also jointly promoted the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Portuguese grey cement and supports ATIC’s policy initiatives and actions in sustainability and carbon neutrality. | 18,220,199 |
| Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) | As a member of the GCCA since 2020, TCC is committed to the goal of carbon neutral concrete by 2050, along with 40 benchmark cement companies worldwide. The GCCA publishes the Cement Industry Net Zero Progress report yearly, disclosing the progresses of our peers in the cement industry worldwide. TCC also proactively participates in various working groups, collaboratively mapping out the direction for a low-carbon transformation of the cement industry in the 30 years to come | 6,473,265 |
| Taiwan Cement Manufacturers’ Association (TCMA) | TCC is a member of the Taiwan Cement Manufacturers’Association and actively participates in industry exchanges and decision-making processes, focusing on the development and updating of safety and health guidelines for the cement sector. At the same time, TCC engages in discussions and proposals on industry-related issues, using the association’s platform to enhance overall safety, quality, and sustainability performance in the industry. | 4,591,000 |