Message from the Chairman

Since its founding in 1970, Kaori has been dedicated to the development of energy-related technologies, using innovative technologies to change the world. This mission has been driving our investments in the past, which we intend to continue doing in the future. Apart from digital transformations, we will also commit greater efforts to ESG sustainability-related initiatives and strive to accomplish corporate sustainability goals through sustainable management thinking and research and development capabilities. 

Over the past year, with the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, particularly in cloud and edge computing, the demand for cooling technology has continued to increase. From the perspective of sustainable development, Kaori has been considering how to achieve high-performance computing while reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. Whether it is designing more energy-efficient cooling systems, exploring the use of renewable energy for power supply, or recycling waste heat, these practices are critical factors in promoting the sustainable development of the AI industry. We are continually striving to reduce environmental impact. On the road to global climate change and energy transformation, we focus on four main pillars: "Low Carbon and Emission Reduction, Green Products, People-Oriented, and Sustainable Management", and have taken concrete actions aligned with our core values of "Innovation, Quality, Responsibility, and Honor." We are deeply proud of the overall performance of our team. The following are the highlights of sustainability promotion performance in 2023:

Environmental (E)

• The world's first plate heat exchanger manufacturer to receive a dual certification of ISO 14064-1 for greenhouse gas inventory and ISO 14067 for carbon footprint in response to the challenge of international carbon tariffs. 
• The Taiwan plants have completed the greenhouse gas inventory for three consecutive years, with plans to complete the inventory for the subsidiary in Ningbo by 2024. 
• Terminated the production of high-carbon emitting equipment and reduced natural gas usage, significantly reducing the carbon intensity from 2022. 
• Digitized energy-saving processes by installing smart meters on main production equipment, achieving an installation rate of 80%. 
• Expanded renewable energy with green electricity, installing

Social (S)

• Actively promoted human rights policies and measures, with plans to conduct third-party human rights due diligence in 2024 to foster a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace culture. 
• Passed the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems certification. Through systematic occupational safety and health management, we are committed to continuous improvement and to moving toward the goal of zero occupational accidents. 
• We value the physical and mental well-being of our employees and their emergency response skills. Over 70% of our employees in all the Zhongli Plants have completed the CPR+AED emergency response training, successfully obtaining the AED Safe Place certification from the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Department of Public Health, Taoyuan as a safe place.