Our Focuses｜Nature-based Solutions｜Life on Land
Nature-based Solutions
To achieve net-zero targets, Winbond has begun researching strategies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Scientists have discovered that capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is essential for reaching net-zero emissions. It can be stored through means such as in soils, the ocean, and rocks. Winbond has been researching nature-based solutions and, through industry-university collaboration and tripartite collaboration between industry, government, and academia, we have implemented tree planting and adoption, invested in blue carbon projects, and engaged in conservation and breeding of tree species. These approaches contribute to the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while protecting biodiversity.
Afforestation and Reforestation Carbon Reduction Program estimated to remove at least
10000
tCO₂e
Investing in the world's largest blue carbon project, expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than
142
million tCO₂e
Conservation and Breeding Program of Tree Species
33
species of Theaceae plants
Tree adoption and conservation program of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Service of the Ministry of Agriculture
Winbond participated in the tree adoption and conservation program of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Service of the Ministry of Agriculture, adopting state-owned forest lands in Tainan City and Chiayi County, and planting four native tree species on 29,400 square meters of land, sequestering an estimated 990 tCO2e.
Over 7,700 trees have been planted on the land, and through afforestation work, we aim to restore the vegetation cover of the hillside, maintain local vegetation, increase biodiversity and species habitat, and provide ecosystem services such as forest soil and water conservation, disaster reduction, soil fertility maintenance, and water flow regulation.
Afforestation Project at the Kaohsiung fab
Based on expert advice, Winbond has systematically planned new planting and afforestation operations, following the steps of suitable land, seeds, seedlings, timing, methods, and dimensions. We have invested time and effort in designing the tree planting area, cultivating seedlings, preparing the land, and implementing new planting and tending operations to create a sustainable forest management plan, selecting native tree species with high carbon sequestration capabilities to increase Taiwan's forest carbon sink.
Winbond planted five native tree species at the Kaohsiung Fab, Bischofia javanic, Palaquium formosanum, Acacia confuse, Melia azedarach, Fraxinus griffithii. We cooperated with National Chung Hsing University on a 30-year afforestation plan, sequestering an estimated 390 tCO2e. We have eradicated alien species and planted native tree species to create green spaces in the factory area, achieving carbon sequestration, environmental beautification, air purification, and stabilizing the natural ecological environment.
Carbon Sink Afforestation Program
In 2024, Winbond, through its affiliated company Theaceae Conservation Corporation won the bid for the Ministry of Finance's National Property Administration's natural carbon sink state-owned land investment project. In the future, a large-scale Carbon Sink Afforestation Program will be launched in Sanxing, Yilan. The total carbon sequestration of this afforestation project is estimated to be 10,477 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. The Corporation collaborated with National Ilan University to improve the environment of the abandoned gravel plant, which is overgrown with weeds and Leucaena, and restore the natural ecology of the Lanyang River basin through tree planting and afforestation. This project integrated drone technology to manage sustainable smart forestry and develop green technology. It aims to promote land use and enhance carbon sink capacity while closely aligning with environmental ecological benefits and added value, ensuring that a healthy forest ecosystem is maintained during land development.