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SKFH understands the catastrophic impact of climate change on global ecosystems and biodiversity. We recognize its effects on ecological, evolutionary, social, educational, and cultural aspects. In response, we support species conservation and environmental advocacy. We organize beach clean-ups, ocean clean-ups, and habitat maintenance activities to promote sustainable ecological development.
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Species and Habitat Conservation
Coral Conservation for a Sustainable Ocean
In response to the deteriorating marine ecology caused by climate change and human activities, SKFH has embarked on two strategic directions: "Coral Conservation" and "Ocean Waste Clearing," aligning with the international Reef Check program. We have assisted in training professional divers, with a total of 9 individuals obtaining international ecological diver certification to date. Additionally, between 2022 and 2023, we completed 5 reef checks and uploaded the data to the international database. We partnered up with the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology on the Coral Watch program, which aims to monitor coral health with the help of the public. We produced 400 copies of the "International Coral Health Chart" and conducted marine education teacher training in coastal communities and primary schools such as Yehliu and Xiaoliuqiu. Since the inception of the program, we have trained 80 coral reef inspectors, helping to raise awareness of marine conservation among local residents and students. To mitigate the damage caused by marine waste to corals, from 2022 to 2023, we organized 9 underwater clean-up activities involving experienced and certified divers, with a total of 394 volunteer participants removing 3,905 kilograms of marine debris.
Earth Insured: Insurance Industry's Relay Beach Cleaning Activity
Marine waste has become a global environmental issue, and beach cleaning is the simplest and most direct starting point for ocean lovers. In 2023, SKL convened corporate volunteers to organize two beach cleaning activities. In addition to advocating the concept of "reducing waste is more meaningful than picking up," we encouraged employees to start with waste reduction. Collaborating with For Next Generation on "Lighting Up My Green Life," we collected recyclables and brought them to SKL's own buildings for recycling. After processing, some recycled PET bottles were handed over to economically disadvantaged or financially unstable families for sewing or cutting into fabrics, which were then transformed into exclusive co-branded gifts for SKL. This event reduced a total of 420 kilograms of waste, contributing to a positive green circular economy where waste is prevented from littering and recycled for reuse.
Seed Volunteers for Handcrafted Trails
We encourage employees to jointly focus on environmental conservation and social commitment issues. Actively participating in the handcrafting of trails organized by the Taiwan Thousand Mile Trail Association and becoming seed instructor volunteers, we provide the public with awareness of ecological protection through activities to enhance ecological education. Compared to conventional trail construction, the "handcrafted trail" utilizes manpower and non-motorized tools to assist in trail construction and maintenance. It emphasizes a back-to-basics approach, using locally sourced materials to minimize carbon emissions generated during transportation. Adhering to natural methods, the lowest environmentally damaging methods are used to create safe and resilient natural greenways, thereby promoting the integrity of surrounding ecological species and enhancing the sustainability of the trail's surrounding ecological environment.
Protecting Forests: Creating Forest Vitality Together
The Nature Valley Environmental Trust base is a shallow mountain forest protected by environmental trusts. To jointly protect the mountains and maintain the biodiversity under the forest, SKFH, in collaboration with the Taiwan Environmental Information Association, held a half-day ecological work holiday at the Nature Valley Environmental Trust base in Qionglin Township, Hsinchu County. The event specially invited winners of the 19th Shin Kong National Drawing Contest in 2023 and a total of 25 corporate volunteers to participate in habitat maintenance. In earlier years, local residents intentionally planted bamboo forests to obtain construction materials and bamboo shoots. However, diverse wild orchids also grew within the bamboo forests. To maintain the diversity of the forest ecosystem and prevent the continuous expansion of bamboo, it is necessary to selectively thin the bamboo to increase light penetration in the understory. This ensures that other plants are not suppressed and helps maintain a variety of vegetation within the habitat. The event was led by instructors to explore the ecology of Nature Valley, actively participate in habitat maintenance, protect the habitats of wild animals, and transform the abandoned landscape into a thriving forest.
Environmental Initiatives
21 Days of Green Living
In order to encourage all employees to practice environmental behaviors in their daily lives, thereby reducing their impact on the environment and protecting Earth's resources, SKFH collaborated with the Taiwan Environmental Information Association on the "21 Days of Green Living" initiative. The activities included Earth Day education and training courses. All SKFH corporate volunteers completed the Earth Day education and training courses last year, and in 2023, they implemented action plans such as finishing all the food in their bowls, having a vegetarian meal, skipping meat for one meal to reduce carbon emissions, and achieving 100% waste sorting. Let's all develop green habits together and be a little kinder to the Earth.
"Run for Sustainability"
The Shin Kong Life Tower Climbing Competition is Taiwan's first sports event to be awarded the "ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management System." The event incorporates sustainability elements and is planned in a way that minimizes environmental impact. Through green management, negative environmental impacts are reduced. In 2023, the event entered its 40th edition, with the theme "Run for Sustainability," aiming to raise awareness among the public about various sustainability issues such as climate change, environmental protection, carbon reduction, and food security. The event also advocates for Palau's "sustainable tourism" policy, urging everyone to consider local natural environments and ecological conservation while visiting world attractions and experiencing exotic cultures through more sustainable tourism practices.
