Environmental Sustainability | Creating a Society of Mutual Benefit | Mutual Benefit | Shin Kong Life Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
SKL responds to international concerns about biodiversity and environmental sustainability by organizing events such as " Shin Kong Sustainable Lifestyle - From Farm to Table " and "sustainable oceans," which bring together the power of corporations and society to promote rural revitalization, preserve natural ecology, and achieve a win-win situation for corporations, agriculture, and society. In addition, through the Christmas Charity Market event, SKL has practiced a circular economy with the goal of achieving a friendly environment, while also promoting sustainable thinking among employees via public welfare activities.
Shin Kong Sustainable Lifestyle - From Farm to Table
Continuing the sustainable dining concept of the " Shin Kong Sustainable Lifestyle - From Farm to Table " project, SKL has announced that NT$100 will be donated to the Alliance of Taiwan Foodbanks for each policy purchased, calling on Shin Kong farmers to contribute to the Foodbanks' sustainable food programs by donating quality ingredients that are about to expire, and implementing public welfare feedback. This has showcased Shin Kong's core values of "low carbon, innovation, and mutual prosperity" in sustainable management.
With the SROI method adopted for assessment in 2022, the assessment results revealed that a social value of NT$9.85 can be created for every NT$1 invested in this program. In other words, this program has a far-reaching impact on the sale of high-quality products from Taiwan’s agricultural industry and young farmers.
Ecological conservation
With a long-term commitment to ecological conservation, SKL has been sponsoring Gorilla conservation activities for 26 years in a row as we aim to raise public awareness of the natural environment and implement the concept of wildlife conservation. In 2022, we collaborated with Taipei Zoo to make "behavior-enriching devices" for gorillas to promote ecological conservation and education with the participation of foundation employees and volunteers.
In 2018, Taipei Zoo gorilla “Bao Bao” was sent to the Netherlands for an international breeding program, which not only helped Taiwan gain world recognition for its efforts in animal conservation, but also brought Taiwan closer to the international community. With concerted efforts from both SKL and Taipei Zoo, two Gorilla mothers imported from the Netherlands have given birth consecutively in 2020 and 2021, successfully passing on the genes of endangered species.
Sustainable oceans
We joined the international Reef Check program and provided professional training to 9 individuals who obtained international ecodiver certification. We also completed 2 coral reef inspections in Fanzaiao and Longdong. In cooperation with the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology, we held the Coral Watch program, producing 400 "international coral health color cards". We also went deep into coastal communities such as Yeliu and local elementary schools to conduct teacher training on marine education.
A total of 47 coral reef inspectors were trained during the program. We invited experienced divers and divers with a certain level of skills to participate in 4 deep-sea cleaning events, involving 106 participants, and removing 1,395 kilograms of marine debris.
SDGs
