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Facing the global threat of climate change, achieving net-zero emissions has become a critical global consensus. As a key member of Taiwan's corporate decarbonization efforts and a leading global provider of optical services, Radiant Opto-Electronics is demonstrating its firm determination to actively reduce carbon emissions. We do this by responding to the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting the global temperature increase to 1.5°C and by committing to follow the Taiwanese government's "2050 Net Zero Emissions" pathway, thereby contributing to the sustainability of our planet and humanity.
Furthermore, by implementing the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) framework, we regularly assess climate change risks and formulate corresponding environmental management policies and energy-saving and carbon reduction strategies. Considering that the company is in a phase of operational expansion and growth, we have referenced the SBTi's linear reduction pathway in developing our climate action strategy. This has led to our "2030 Radiant Sustainable Development Carbon Reduction Goal," under which we commit to a 25% absolute reduction in Category 1 and Category 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
When planning our transition targets and roadmap, Radiant Opto-Electronics places great importance on the participation of our stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, industry peers, government, and civil society, to facilitate a smooth transition. Concurrently, we will continue to enhance our assessment of the nature-related and social impacts and risks associated with this transition, ensuring that the rights and interests of stakeholders such as employees, communities, and consumers are protected to achieve a just transition.
Greenhouse Gas Management
Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Radiant Opto-Electronics referenced the ISO 14064-1 greenhouse gas inventory standard and established a greenhouse gas inventory mechanism. The organizational boundary was defined on the basis of 100% operational control. A third-party verification mechanism was implemented, enabling comprehensive monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2025, the Group’s category 1 direct GHG emissions were 2,044.4799 tonnes CO2e, and scope 2 indirect greenhouse gas emissions were 64,016.3679 tonnes CO2e, totaling approximately 66,060.8478 tonnes CO2e (categories 1 and 2), representing a 2% decrease compared with the previous year. The aforementioned data were inventoried in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2018 and received third-party verification. We reviewed the 2030 Radiant Opto-Electronics sustainable development "carbon reduction goal" and found that 2025 greenhouse gas emissions (category 1 and 2) has decreased by 42% compared with 2020 (base year). The disclosure of the Group's 2025 greenhouse gas emissions comprised self-assessed inventory estimates and was subject to external verification in accordance with the annual plan; if the data were amended, corrections would be made in the following year's ESG Report.
Category 3-6 Inventory and Emissions
Radiant Opto-Electronics conducts its Scope 3-6 emissions disclosure in accordance with the indirect emission sources outlined in ISO 14064-1:2018. The primary categories of emissions identified include "indirect emissions from transportation" and "indirect emissions from the use of sold products." Other categories not inventoried include those not directly related to Radiant Opto-Electronics or where data and information are difficult to obtain.
Carbon Reduction Goal and Achievement
Radiant Opto-Electronics responded to the spirit of SDG 13 climate action and integrated carbon management into its overall operational strategy, including the introduction of an internal carbon pricing system, implementation of a carbon management platform, and mechanisms such as ESG performance-linked compensation, thereby more comprehensively consolidating the company’s emission reduction performance. Under the Sustainable Development Committee were the Low Carbon Product Team, the Energy Efficiency Team, and the Green Procurement and Logistics Team, collectively referred to as the Carbon Management Team. Through monthly cross-unit meetings, the teams actively tracked the effectiveness of emission reductions and regularly reported project progress in the quarterly and semiannual reports to the convener and deputy convener of the sustainable development members' meeting.
Adopting an active approach to the mitigation of carbon emissions impact and to strengthening corporate resilience, Radiant Opto-Electronics planned a range of major decarbonization initiatives and goal, such as reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the use of renewable energy, and replacing high energy consumption equipment. Through an internal cross-unit collaboration mechanism, the Group’s sustainability culture was deepened, and it worked pragmatically to achieve its 2050 net zero emissions commitment. Among these, "the Group's greenhouse gas (category 1 and category 2) absolute emissions reduction of 25% relative to the base year (2020)" goal/vision has generated significant synergies in the operation of the Group's Carbon Management Team.
Although Radiant Opto-Electronics is not yet a regulated entity under the " Carbon Fee Collection Measures " announced by Taiwan's Ministry of Environment, we are proactively responding to domestic and international carbon pricing trends by implementing an internal carbon pricing system. This initiative aims to drive low-carbon investments, improve energy efficiency, and integrate climate-related considerations into our decision-making processes. By doing so, we further strengthen our climate risk response capabilities in strategic decisions and risk assessments, thereby enhancing our corporate competitiveness. Furthermore, internal carbon pricing enables Radiant Opto-Electronics to comply more effectively with relevant regulations and to conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analyses for our decarbonization efforts. This facilitates the formulation and achievement of our overall corporate climate policies and goals, demonstrating our vision for sustainable development and responsible investment. Radiant Opto-Electronics has currently set an internal carbon fee of NT$300 per ton as a shadow price. This fee is subject to a rolling review and adjustment every two years. We apply this internal carbon fee to the benefit assessments of energy-saving investment projects and renewable energy procurement. This approach further integrates our corporate strategy with financial planning, helping us to identify and capture low-carbon opportunities.
