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Name of Association Membership Issue in Focus Unit 2020 2021 2022 2023
Taiwan Delica Foods Development Association Chairman Food safety NT$ 5,209,000 5,209,000 5,000,000 0
Taiwan Quality Food Association Member 10,000 10,000
Taiwan Business Council for Sustainable Development VIP member Corporate sustainability 120,000 120,000
Taipei Department Store Association Member 10,000 10,000
Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce, Taiwan Member 20,000 20,000
Taiwan Coalition of Service Industries Director 5,000 5,000
Taiwan Chain Stores and Franchise Association Director 30,000 30,000
Chinese Non-store Retailers Association Director 20,000 20,000
Taiwan Association of Energy Service Companies Member Sustainable environment 0 0
Donation or membership fee for associations - 5,215,000 215,000
Coverage rate of donation or membership fee for associations - % 100 100 100 100

 

Top 3 organizations in which President Chain Store Corporation joined in 2023 to engage in activities with an influence on policy:

Name of Association About the Organization Company Engagement and Influence
Taiwan Business Council for Sustainable Development(BCSD Taiwan) BCSD Taiwan is a non-profit organization and the only partner of WBCSD in Taiwan. The purpose of the organization is to assist Taiwanese companies in developing sustainable strategies regarding aspects such as climate change, energy, greenhouse gas inventory, ESG risk management, etc., as well as incorporating standards, management tools and emerging sustainability-related issues of the international market and research institutions in the field of sustainability. The scope of topics include biodiversity, climate change and energy, greenhouse gas inventory, CDP questionnaire, corporate ESG risk management, non-financial information disclosure, natural and social capital, as well as sustainable finance. President Chain Store Corporation is committed to investing in corporate sustainability issues in Taiwan as a member of BCSD Taiwan, while actively participating in the activities of the association and other industry associations. In addition, it also actively complies with government regulations to promote plastic reduction actions and is committed to the development of alternative materials. President Chain Store Corporation exerts its influence on sustainability to enhance public awareness of the issue. Moreover, participating in the association will help President Chain Store Corporation seize the opportunity for sustainable development of global enterprises, giving us a more adequate channel to communicate with the international community on ESG performance results. In 2023, we had in-depth exchange with BCSD Taiwan on “Carbon Reduction Strategies for Retail Channels” to help implement low-carbon transition, energy conservation, plastic reduction, and supply chain improvement, to promote sustainable stores, lead people towards a low-carbon green life, as well as achieving a net-zero sustainable society.
Taiwan Chain Stores and Franchise Association(TCFA) TCFA is a social organization that gives full play to the spirit of non-profit organizations by promoting mutual exchange and growth among enterprises, with the hope that the chain and franchises can prosper together. The association is committed to promoting retail training courses, cultivating industry talents, updating the latest industry trends, releasing publications on the topic of chains and franchises, rewarding outstanding people in the industry, and leading them to work on international exchange and other issues.
  • President Chain Store Corporation actively participates in chain business exchange organized TCFA to cultivates industry talents, promote innovative development of store chain stores, and meet consumer needs.
  • In compliance with the United Nations’ 17 SDGs, President Chain Store Corporation works towards sustainable development through energy conservation, carbon reduction, product recycling and reuse through ESG, GRI, ISO and other standards.
  • Serve as a director of TCFA, help TCFA to report outdated laws and systems for amendment to government agencies, assist in clarifying doubts or complaints related to business issues that impede the industry’s development, establish communication channels with the government, and promote development of the industry.
  • Received multiple awards, including ranking 136th in the world in for retail outlook, gold award by Service Survey in Taiwan, Asia Responsible Enterprise Award, continuous inclusion in the top 5% of corporate governance, and third place in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, setting a benchmark for the chain industry.
Chinese Non-store Retailers Association Chinese Non-store Retailer Association is committed to building an integrated platform to gather domestic retail and logistics players to improve efficiency. In the meantime, it strengthens industrial research and development, integrates resources, improves technology and service standards, and strives for government support. It cooperates with virtual channels and adjusts relevant regulations, promotes cross border cooperation and introduces global business concepts, establishes a consumer relationship platform to promote communication between industry and consumers and resolve doubts to promote development of the industry. President Chain Store Corporation strives for legal breakthroughs such as online alcohol sales through the Chinese Non-store Retailer Association. The association also regularly shares industry updates and invites government agencies to communicate with members (such as e-commerce fraud prevention practices, etc.).

 

Top 2 topics related to President Chain Store Corporation’s spending in activities related to policy influence in 2023:

issues Company’s Role and Contribution Spending in 2023
Business sustainability and plastic reduction President Chain Store Corporation is committed to business sustainability and plastic reduction issues. In addition to becoming a member of BCSD, we also actively participate in the activities of other industry associations. In 2023, a total of NT$205,000 was invested in various industry associations to help President Chain Store Corporation seize the opportunity for sustainable development of global enterprises, as well as giving us adequate channels to communicate with the international community in terms of ESG (environment, social, governance) performance. We also had in-depth exchange with BCSD Taiwan on the “Retail Channel Carbon Reduction Strategy” to assist with the implementation of low-carbon transition, energy conservation, plastic reduction, promoting sustainable store models and supply chain improvement. In addition, we also actively comply with government laws and regulations to promote plastic reduction actions, including investing in R&D for alternative materials, and promoting the Recycled Cup Life Circle Service by encouraging recycled cups and bring-your-own cups from the perspective of convenience and incentive. President Chain Store Corporation exerts its influence in sustainability to enhance public awareness of sustainability issues and lead people towards a low-carbon and green life to achieve the goal of a net-zero sustainable society. Total spending: NT$418,205,000
  • Recycled Cup Life Circle Service: NT$418 million
  • Sustainability-related public associations and organizations: NT$205,000
Food safety President Chain Store Corporation is committed to improving the quality of ready-to-eat food and creating a food supply chain that can provide high quality and safety. As a founding member of Taiwan Delica Foods Development Association (serving as the Chairman since 2010), in addition to participating in the fresh food supply chain platform, we hold sub-disciplinary meetings such as research and development, various raw materials, quality, production, and technical equipment improvement, as well as production and marketing coordination meetings and meetings among operators to improve the quality of fresh food products, and create new processes, technical exchange guidance and certification with relevant professionals at home and abroad. Since joining the Taiwan Quality Food Association in 2019, we have been actively improving the food safety management system rating of the fresh food industry supply chain through communication and cooperation with the food industry, resolving legal concerns and reporting them to the association, as well as providing reference for the competent authorities. In addition, President Chain Store Corporation has transformed food safety and health knowledge into easy-to-understand content through the “Good Neighbor Funfest” activities and DIY teaching materials to enhance parents and children's awareness of healthy nutrition and food safety. Total spending: NT$9,360,000
  • Neighbor Funfest: NT$8.35 million
  • DIY materials: NT$1 million
  • TQFA: NT$10,000