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Governance 2025 Vol.02

From Cement to New Energy: TCC's 8 Years of Global Expansion and Operational Breakthroughs

TCC's global expansion into new energy has led to revenue surpassing NT$154.6 billion over the past eight years, an increase of over 70%. Notably, TCC's new energy business turned profitable in 2024, achieving an EBITDA margin of 14%. Furthermore, its subsidiary, Atlante, has joined the Spark Alliance in Europe, forming the Europe's largest EV charging network and showing the success of TCC's strategies.

Latest News 2025 Vol.02

TCC Secures €500 Million Green Loan with €5M+ Annual Interest Savings

Amid ongoing global market volatility, TCC Group Holdings has successfully executed a five-year €500 million "Green Loan" through its Dutch subsidiary TCC (Dutch) Holdings B.V. in the international sustainable finance market. This strategic financing not only enhances TCC's financial profile—projected to reduce annual interest expenses by over €5 million—but also demonstrates strong endorsement from global financial institutions for TCC's premium credit standing and well-defined decarbonization pathway.

Environmental 2025 Vol.02

Solar Grazing at Cement Plant: TCC's Nature-based Solution

At the TCC Guangdong Yingde plant's solar farm, a unique group of "weeding employees" grazes daily, helping maintain the site while also improving soil health. This initiative creates new value by achieving a harmonious coexistence of nature and energy.

Social 2025 Vol.02

TCC Green Energy Joins Hands with Communities to Launch "Green Care" Initiative

Taiwan has officially entered a super-aged society. In the Dongrong community, located near TCC Green Energy's Aquavoltaic projects in Budai and Yizhu, Chiayi, an aging population is a pressing concern. This Dragon Boat Festival, TCC Green Energy partnered with the local association to host a "Green Care" event. Through interactive zongzi wrapping and aromatic sachet crafting, the activity aimed to relax the elderly's minds and bodies, embodying TCC's philosophy of industrial and community inclusion.

Social 2025 Vol.02

From Milan to Taipei: Cross-Cultural Journey of Dragon Boats and Inclusion

Sporting a beard, Nicolà Catalano, an engineer from Milan, Italy, working for TCC subsidiary NHOA ENERGY, joined the TCC Dragon Boat team this year. From training to competing in the championship, he not only gained a deep understanding of Dragon Boat Festival culture but also profoundly experienced team spirit and cultural significance during the training. He made many good friends and felt even more integrated into the TCC family.

Environmental 2025 Vol.01

TCC Implements AI Monitoring to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Reduce Energy Waste

Amidst the global wave of AI and digitalization, TCC Group Holdings is actively integrating relevant technologies to drive AI transformation across its industries. TCC firmly believes that AI not only enhances production efficiency but is also pivotal in achieving sustainable development.

Governance 2025 Vol.01

Cimpor's Perspective on Compliance: Building Blocks for the Sustainable Partnership with TCC

Compliance management under internationalization could pose a significant challenge. Özge, the Group Director of Internal Audit, Risk, and Compliance, shares how CIMPOR transforms compliance into an advantage for sustainable development.

Governance 2025 Vol.01

Precision Focus, In-Depth Communication—TCC Earns Acclaim from Global Credit Ratings and ESG Ratings

In 2024, TCC became the first cement company in Greater China and Northeast Asia to be included in both the DJSI World and DJSI Emerging Markets. Meanwhile, TCC continues to achieve outstanding results in global ESG ratings such as CDP and MSCI, showcasing the sustainability prowess of Taiwanese enterprises.

Environmental 2025 Vol.01

Electric Vehicles can be more Eco-Friendly! NHOA.TCC's "Off-Peak Charging for Earth" Campaign

Driving electric vehicles can be even more eco-friendly! NHΩA.TCC has built the "charging station with energy storage system" model, storing off-peak electricity for peak-hour charging. Since 2022, NHΩA.TCC has launched the "Off-Peak Charging for Earth" campaign, and about 700 electric vehicle owners have become practitioners of the "New Energy, New Life".

Environmental 2025 Vol.01

Sustainable and Innovative Low-Carbon Construction Material—UHPC

UHPC is a pioneering product in construction engineering. Beyond its low-carbon benefits, it offers remarkable plasticity, enabling production of flat, perforated, or curved designs. It can also be used for structural repairs and to accelerate bridge construction, breaking free from rigid traditional designs and infusing buildings with fresh aesthetics and artistic appeal.

Social 2025 Vol.01

My TCC Adventure—Notes from a Sustainability Office Intern

The younger generation’s concern for global warming and ecological health, coupled with hands-on participation in nature projects, is a vital part of TCC's efforts to nurture sustainability talent. Annie Wu, a master's student in ecology from National Taiwan University, shares her internship experience at TCC's Sustainability Office.

Governance 2024 Vol.04

Reduce Carbon Emissions from the Heart and Cherish Resources: TCC's Internationalization

"TCC's unchanging mission is to explore the harmony between civilization and nature, serving life and pursuing a sustainable way of living. The key to change lies in recognizing that nothing in this process is easy. It demands every part of the team to reach upward, while firmly rooting ourselves in the ground. Under sunlight, through rain and wind, even when faced with the pull of new challenges, we will remain steadfast." -TCC Chairman Nelson Chang

Environmental 2024 Vol.04

TCC with the Low-Carbon Construction Pioneers Alliance to Promote Sustainability

The United Nations has set a target for new buildings to reduce embodied carbon by at least 40% by 2030. In response, TCC is developing the lowest carbon products at operational sites worldwide. In October 2023, TCC launched Taiwan's lowest-carbon Portland-limestone Cement Concrete, which has received positive feedback from partners across Taiwan. During COP29, TCC invited hundreds of partners to establish the "Low-Carbon Construction Pioneer Alliance," contributing to environmental sustainability through the production and use of low-carbon building materials.

Environmental 2024 Vol.04

Generating Green Energy and Producing Seafood: A Visit to TCC Green Energy's Aquavoltaics Site

Accelerating the energy transition is essential to global climate change. Taiwan, with its limited natural resources, faces challenges in developing a single renewable energy source. Therefore, Taiwan has fully promoted "Aquavoltaics" since 2018. Balancing the development of both sectors and fostering co-prosperity with local communities is essential. A young aquaculture expert from NPUST has joined TCC Green Energy at the aquavoltaics site in Chiayi to explore solutions through hands-on experience.

Environmental 2024 Vol.04

Maritime Transport Targets for "Net-Zero Emissions": The Green Transition of Ta-Ho Maritime Corp.

About 90% of global trade is carried by maritime transport, which relies heavily on fossil fuels, contributing around 3% of global carbon emissions. In response to the 2050 net-zero emission target, Ta-Ho Maritime Corporation, under TCC Group Holdings, not only complies with the latest international regulations on ship carbon reduction to protect the ocean and ecology but also proactively adopts various energy conservation and carbon reduction measures to meet the sustainability development needs of international clients and enhance market competitiveness.

Social 2024 Vol.04

Wholehearted and Healthy Staff Meals at TCC: Sustainable Lifestyle Begins with Eating

TCC's sustainability practices extend beyond the research and production of low-carbon products to include the daily lives of its employees. The employee cafeteria at the TCC Building, which reopened after the pandemic, focuses on low-carbon operations. In addition to actively reducing plastic use at the source, the cafeteria lowers its carbon footprint through careful ingredient selection, allowing TCC employees to take part in the low-carbon lifestyle transformation at lunchtime.

Governance 2024 Vol.04

From Carbon Management to Ecological Care: TCC and Supplier Partners' Path to Sustainability

At this year's Suppliers Convention, TCC Chairman Nelson Chang urged suppliers to shoulder greater social and environmental responsibilities while pursuing economic development. However, TCC recognizes that many suppliers are small in scale, making it relatively challenging for them to adopt sustainable practices and management. Therefore, along this journey, TCC has also been learning how to strengthen partnerships and work together with suppliers to promote a green supply chain.

Environmental 2024 Vol.03

The Pulse of Future Architecture: How Low-Carbon Materials Empower the Construction Industry

Since October 2023, when TCC launched the “Total Climate” low-carbon materials, nearly a hundred construction and development brands across Taiwan have joined the low-carbon materials initiative. We invited these partners, who value carbon competitiveness, to share their insights on the low-carbon future of the construction industry.

Environmental 2024 Vol.03

When an Industrial Port Wins the Top Environmental Education Award

"The success of environmental education in a place can be seen through the environmental practices of its employees." –2024 National Environmental Education Award Jury's comment on Hoping Industrial Port

Environmental 2024 Vol.03

Resilience in Mine Rehabilitation: Unfazed by Earthquakes and Typhoons, Biodiversity Index Rises

"Mines are the core of the industry." TCC has been committed to the rehabilitation of the ecosystem in its mining areas for 20 years. According to the latest TNFD Report, the indigenous species index has increased by 1.5 times, and the Shannon-Weiner diversity index has grown from 0.93 to 1.75, an 88% increase. At the same time, TCC has adopted an international methodology specific to the cement industry, setting a target for a net positive impact on nature by 2040. The evaluation process revealed that TCC's Mines in Hualien and Yilan, which are the first to be hit by typhoons, have shown a continuous rise in biodiversity index, indicating that rehabilitation efforts have effectively enhanced the mines’ natural resilience.

Environmental 2024 Vol.03

When Molicel Batteries Take the Stage at Europe's Oldest Goodwood Festival of Speed

Molicel’s ultra-high power cells are powering the global high-end automotive industry to explore future performance and environmentally friendly electric solutions. The Goodwood Festival of Speed is the world’s most prestigious racing event, and the McMurtry Spéirling, equipped with Molicel ultra-high power cells, has been invited to participate in the highest-level showcase for three consecutive years after setting a record in 2022 with its astonishing acceleration capabilities.

Social 2024 Vol.03

TCC's Intergenerational Urban Forest Adventure: Dagouxi

How TCC's six generations foster communication and collaboration for a harmonious and healthy work environment. This summer, we set aside our workplace duties and ventured into nature together.

Latest News 2024 Vol.03

Advancing Carbon Reduction: TCC Signs SBT 2050 Net Zero Commitment, Sets 1.5°C Target

In 2020, TCC completed its science-based targets (SBT) goal-setting, becoming the first cement company in East Asia to do so, with 2016 as the base year. For seven consecutive years, TCC has effectively met its targets.

Latest News 2024 Vol.02

Four Pillars of Revenue: Taiwan Cement Corporation Announces Transform into TCC Group Holdings

TCC Group Holdings expands its business with four pillars: cement operations spanning both sides of the strait, low-carbon cement, and new energy ventures in Europe, highlighting a stable and robust financial status.

Environmental 2024 Vol.02

Want to reduce carbon emissions? Want sustainability? You can't do without BESS virtual power plants

TCC Group Holdings' energy storage team presents Molicel's Kaoshiung battery plant, utilizing storage systems as a virtual power plant to enhance green energy utilization and bolster grid resilience.

Governance 2024 Vol.02

TCC's ESG Highlight: First Disclosure of sustainability/ climate-related financial information

Aligning with IFRS S1/S2, TCC Group Holdings' report aids institutional investors in understanding the value of the low-carbon transformation.

Environmental 2024 Vol.02

TCC Production Plant's Small Revolution for Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction

A smart idea of the manager of Chungli Cement Product Plant No.2 has been adopted by plants across Taiwan, demonstrating that small changes can have a significant impact.

Social 2024 Vol.02

DAKA Ecotourism Guide explore the delicious tastes of tribal communities after earthquake

TCC Group Holdings' DAKA guides ventured into tribal areas, promoting the unique local flavors through social media to encourage online support for local smallholders and DAKA's vendors.

Environmental 2024 Vol.02

The Avoid Emissions of TCC's Low-Carbon Products and Services

TCC Group Holdings has not only reduced its own carbon footprint but also introduced diverse renewable energy projects and low-carbon building materials, supporting industries in reducing carbon emissions.

Social 2024 Vol.01

Nelson Chang's Proposal for Zero-Waste Lifestyle

"Zero-Waste" lifestyle, inspired by online exploration, promotes waste reduction and easing Earth's load in daily life, We're delighted to discover that Chairman Nelson Change is wholeheartedly embracing this sustainable lifestyle.

Environmental 2024 Vol.01

Is Taiwan facing a carbon reduction loophole? Father of Taiwan's carbon trading is here to answer

Taiwan is expected to announce carbon pricing at the end of March, ushering in an era of carbon pricing. However, it's important to note that carbon pricing alone, without supplementary measures, could result in international carbon leakage.

Environmental 2024 Vol.01

Initiating new generation pure oxygen carbon capture technology in the era of carbon innovation

As the Earth continues to warm, carbon capture and storage technology is seen as a crucial means to reverse climate change.

Social 2024 Vol.01

My Second Uniform - Life as a Volunteer for the OCA and OAC After Work

Hanben Ocean Station team utilizes "Paid-leave Volunteer Time Off" from the company to embark on an unexpected second life.

Environmental 2024 Vol.01

TCC's Soil Ecology Winter Camp: A Reflection from a Girl in the Department of Agronomy

Up to 1/4 of biodiversity is contained within soil, yet our understanding of it remains limited

Latest News 2024 Vol.01

TCC Completes €621 Million Expansion in Portugal and Turkey, securing Sustainable Loan Facility