TSMC launches the «Eco Plus! – “Ecological Harmony Program” to promote the conservation of biodiversity and environmental education

As the challenge of climate change continues to grow, preserving ecosystems and natural environments has become a crucial part of achieving sustainable development. Advancing its commitment to the protection of biodiversity, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) has announced the launch of the «Eco Plus! – Ecological Harmony Program”, which integrates internal and external resources to connect fragmented biological habitats, improve the survival of species and establish a reward system to support potential talents and important ecological research on biodiversity.

The plan aims to accelerate positive action in ecological restoration and nature education in three key aspects: habitat, species and knowledge.

TSMC is committed to creating a balance between technology and the environment. In order to ensure the sustainability of ecosystems and maintain biodiversity, the company has carried out the “Assessment of Dependencies and Impacts on Nature and Biodiversity” for its factories in the fourth quarter of 2022.

The program expands collaboration with government agencies, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and corporate partners, not only building on existing actions to strengthen strategies and efficiencies, but also promoting education and empowerment for green conservation initiatives.

“As a global leader in the semiconductor industry, we recognize that our commitment to environmental and ecological conservation can play a key role in galvanizing the entire industry supply chain to take action,” explained Lora Ho, Senior Vice President of Human Resources. and Chair of the TSMC ESG Committee.

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The «Eco Plus! – Ecological Harmony Program» covers three key aspects: habitat, species and knowledge. The program will begin in the areas around TSMC factories in Taichung, working with Observer Ecological Consulting Co. to link fragmented biological habitats along the Fazi River and Dadu Mountain, promote ecological agriculture, build green belts, improve structures of corridors and implement stream-friendly management to improve habitat conservation and protect low-elevation mountain areas.

In addition to ongoing efforts in reforestation and ecological conservation of rare species, the program will expand to include the conservation of six endangered species, including the ring-necked pheasant, squalidus banarescui, eastern prairie owl, pangolin, leopard cat and tortoise. of yellow pond, to strengthen the base of biodiversity.

“The biodiversity crisis has become a serious global challenge,” said Yu-Po Huang, General Manager of Observer Ecological Consultant. “We hope that TSMC’s investment in protecting Taiwan’s low-elevation mountains will inspire more companies to respond and jointly build a national ecological network.”

TSMC will promote citizen scientists through the “eBird Taiwan” and “iNaturalist” database and establish a lifelong ecological education strategy to spread environmental awareness and ecological protection.

The Company plans to invest in the development of bird song recognition tool “Merlin App” and AI species recognition system to deepen and expand Taiwan’s ecological database and promote the integration of biodiversity in the mainstream.

“’Taking action on mainstreaming biodiversity’ is the main theme of our collaboration with TSMC,” announced Jia-Dong Yang, Director of the Taiwan Biodiversity Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture. “Through establishing scholarships and promoting iNaturalist, we hope to raise public awareness and encourage all sectors to participate in biodiversity conservation and work together to protect Taiwan’s beautiful ecology.”