Chunghwa Telecom upholds the spirit of “Always Ahead" combining technology and innovation to drive sustainable development.

Chunghwa Telecom's leadership in sustainability has been recognized once again in 2024 with its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World Index and its long-standing presence in the DJSI Emerging Markets index for 13 consecutive years. Furthermore, Chunghwa Telecom achieved the highest score in 13 topics in the S&P Global ESG Score among all the other international telecommunication service providers,underscoring its industry-leading excellence in sustainability.

Committed to biodiversity protection and environmental sustainability, Chunghwa Telecom is actively engaged in several key initiatives, including achieving Net Positive Impact (NPI) and No Net Deforestation (NND) by 2030, safeguarding over 100 endangered plant species by the Hundred-Species Restoration Project, and launching the citizen scientists for tree carbon program. Chunghwa Telecom also leverages 5G technology for innovative applications such as monitoring the habitats for black-faced spoonbills, showcasing the power of technology to protect natural resources. Notably, Chunghwa Telecom is the first in the industry to publish a Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report in Taiwan, setting a new benchmark for sustainability and innovation within the sector.

Building upon its pioneering efforts with the TNFD report, the first such publication by a telecom company in Taiwan, Chunghwa Telecom has also pledged to achieve net zero emissions targets by 2045, five years ahead of the globally recognized 2050 target. Looking to the future, Chunghwa Telecom will continue to harness the potential of AIoT technologies to enhance ecological conservation, deploy innovative ICT technology to address the challenges of climate change, and collaborate with its supply chain and partners to create a sustainable, prosperous, and beautiful future for all.