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中央社2024-12-02Read source ↗

Shannung Foods' "A Box of Warmth" Program Surpassed One-Million-Portion Milestone, Benefiting Vulnerable Families in 21 Counties and Cities Across Taiwan.

Shannung Foods' "A Box of Warmth" food bank program, launched in 2018, saw cumulative food donations surpass the 1 million portion mark this year, benefiting low-income households, elderly living alone, and rural schoolchildren across 21 counties and cities in Taiwan. In 2024, the number of donations reached 214,680 portions, with donated items including staple foods such as rice, instant noodles, sauces, and canned goods. The company stated that this program will continue to expand, aiming for a cumulative donation of 2 million portions by 2027.

鉅亨網2024-11-25Read source ↗

Shannung Foods' Board of Directors Completed Re-election, Independent Director Seats Increased to 45%, and Proportion of Female Directors Reached 36%.

Shannung Foods completed its board re-election at this year's shareholders' meeting. The new board consists of 11 seats, with 5 independent directors accounting for 45% and 4 female directors accounting for 36%, both significantly higher than the previous term. The newly appointed independent directors possess professional backgrounds in climate science, cybersecurity governance, and international supply chain management, strengthening the board's oversight capabilities on sustainability issues. The chairman stated that optimizing the governance structure is a crucial milestone for the company in moving towards international standards.

工商時報2024-11-18Read source ↗

Shannung Foods announced its goal to achieve 100% renewable electricity for factory operations by 2035 and signed the RE100 commitment letter.

Shannung Foods announced today its official joining of the RE100 global renewable energy initiative, committing to use 100% renewable energy across all its Taiwan production sites by 2035. This year, rooftop solar panels have been installed at its three factory sites in Central Taiwan (Changhua, Taichung, Nantou), with a total installed capacity of 4.8 MW. This is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 2,650 metric tons of CO₂e annually, equivalent to planting 120,000 trees. The company also signed a 10-year green power purchase agreement with Taipower, actively advancing its net-zero transition pathway.

經濟日報2024-10-28Read source ↗

Employee Stock Ownership Trust Participation Rate Reached 82%, Turnover Rate Dropped to a Five-Year Low of 4.7%.

Shannung Foods' employee stock ownership trust program participation rate increased by 9 percentage points this year compared to last year, reaching 82%, with significant results. The company also adjusted its salary structure, with the average salary for all employees growing by 6.3% compared to last year, and the salaries of entry-level employees exceeding the industry average by 14%. Following the strengthening of talent retention mechanisms, the overall voluntary employee turnover rate in 2024 dropped to 4.7%, the lowest record in the past five years, and the retention rate for core talent in the R&D department reached 97.8%.

台灣永續能源研究基金會2024-09-18Read source ↗

Completed ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Certification, Becoming a Leading Exemplary Enterprise in Taiwan's Food Industry.

Shannung Foods completed the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System third-party certification, becoming the first large enterprise in Taiwan's local food industry to obtain this certification. This certification covers three high-risk departments: procurement, sales, and R&D, and established an internal whistleblower protection mechanism and a third-party complaint hotline. The audit report indicated that the company received the highest rating of "Excellent" in all three aspects: policy implementation, employee training, and control measures.

聯合報2024-09-05Read source ↗

Agricultural Waste Recycling Program received the "Circular Economy Benchmark Enterprise" honor from the Ministry of Environment.

The Ministry of Environment announced this year's list of "Circular Economy Benchmark Enterprises," and Shannung Foods was selected for its innovative model of transforming agricultural by-products such as soybean dregs and bagasse into biomass fuel, animal feed, and organic compost. In 2024, a total of 12,847 metric tons of agricultural waste were recycled, reducing the waste landfill rate to 0.8% and achieving a near-zero waste target. The company stated that related technologies have applied for two invention patents and are expected to be licensed to the Southeast Asian market by the end of 2025.

食力foodNEXT2024-08-12Read source ↗

Passed FSSC 22000 V6 Certification, Becoming a Benchmark Enterprise for Food Safety Management in Taiwan.

All five of Shannung Foods' production sites across Taiwan passed the latest version of the Food Safety System Certification FSSC 22000 V6, becoming one of the few food enterprises in Taiwan to simultaneously obtain the highest version certification. This certification added enhanced requirements such as food fraud prevention, food defense, and allergen management. The audit process achieved an excellent result of "zero non-conformities." The certification is valid until 2027 and will be subject to unannounced audits annually.

自由時報2024-07-22Read source ↗

Water Resource Management Breakthrough: Taichung Plant's Wastewater Recycling Rate Reaches 97.3%, Setting a New Record for Taiwan's Food Industry.

Shannung Foods' Taichung flagship plant completed the third phase of its wastewater recycling system upgrade this year. Through reverse osmosis membrane technology and activated carbon filtration processes, the wastewater recovery and reuse rate reached 97.3%, setting a new record for Taiwan's food manufacturing industry. Approximately 680 metric tons of water can be saved daily, amounting to 247,200 metric tons saved annually, which is equivalent to the monthly water consumption of approximately 25,000 households in Taichung City. This achievement has passed SGS third-party water resource audit certification.

CSRone永續智庫2024-07-08Read source ↗

Supply Chain Human Rights Due Diligence Report Released, 342 Core Suppliers Passed ESG Assessment.

Shannung Foods released its annual supply chain human rights due diligence report. During the reporting period, ESG risk assessments were conducted for 342 core suppliers, covering 89% of the total procurement amount. Among these, 118 suppliers were identified as high-risk, on-site audits have been completed, and they have been required to submit improvement plans within 12 months. The report was prepared in accordance with the OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights framework, making it the first supply chain human rights report in Taiwan's food industry published under this framework.

社企流2024-06-03Read source ↗

"A-Nong Career Academy" Cultivates Youth from Rural Areas, Having Helped 380 People Obtain Professional Food Certificates Over Three Years.

Shannung Foods' social enterprise program, "A-Nong Career Academy," specifically provides food processing technical training for youth from rural areas in Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan. The curriculum integrates HACCP, GHP hygiene management, and practical food safety training and matches participants with employment opportunities at partner companies. As of this year, a cumulative total of 380 trainees have been assisted in obtaining Class C food-related certifications, with an employment matching success rate of 88%. The program director stated that starting in 2025, the program will expand its collaboration with five vocational schools to offer credit courses.

台灣永續能源研究基金會2024-05-20Read source ↗

Shannung Foods' ESG Report Received the Highest Honor, the "Overall Performance Platinum Award," at the TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards.

The results of the 17th TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards have been announced. Shannung Foods, with its comprehensive climate risk management, diversified supply chain assessment system, and concrete 2040 net-zero commitment, was awarded the "Overall Performance Platinum Award" in the food and beverage industry, making it the only enterprise in Taiwan's food industry to receive this highest award. The judging committee particularly commended the company's completeness in TCFD climate-related financial disclosures and its forward-looking actions in Scope 3 carbon emissions inventory, calling it a benchmark for industry peers.