Since its inception in 1997, ChipMOS has been at the forefront of sustainability, integrating energy-saving and carbon reduction initiatives into its semiconductor manufacturing processes. The company provides a full range of back-end testing services for high-density memory, mixed-signal, and flat panel display (FPD) driver semiconductors, alongside leadframe and organic substrate-based package assembly services.
A Commitment to Environmental Responsibility
Since 2009, ChipMOS has actively worked with third-party organizations to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions across its production facilities. The company ensures its products comply with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances, eliminating harmful substances like lead, cadmium, mercury, and phthalates from its supply chain. Between 2012 and 2019, ChipMOS successfully saved 25.5 million kWh of energy, reduced emissions by 17,781 tons per year, and conserved over eight billion litres of water, an amount comparable to 3,217 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Water Conservation and Renewable Energy Initiatives
ChipMOS has introduced advanced water recycling systems to minimize water consumption and improve efficiency. The company has also invested in solar power systems and low-energy process equipment to further reduce its carbon footprint.
Governance and Sustainable Supply Chain
Under the leadership of Chairman SJ Chang, the company ensures environmental sustainability is a top-down priority. The CSR and Environmental and Energy Management Committees oversee key environmental initiatives, setting key performance indicators and conducting regular progress reviews with senior management. ChipMOS extends its commitment to sustainability across its supply chain by conducting quarterly supplier assessments and annual audits. Every supplier signs the ChipMOS Corporate Social Responsibility Statement to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Community Engagement and Corporate Citizenship
For over 15 years, ChipMOS employees and their families have participated in Tainan beach clean-ups. The company has also adopted Doulun Village in Hsinchu County and the Chupei fab roadway, earning awards for its dedication to environmental purification. Additionally, ChipMOS promotes environmental education for elementary and middle school students and collaborates with local farmers and caterers to introduce organic, non-pollutant food options into employee meals.
Recognition and Industry Leadership
ChipMOS’s efforts have been widely recognized with prestigious awards, including the National Environmental Protection Gold Award in 2019 and the National Enterprise Environmental Protection Silver Award for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019.
Shanggari Balakrishnan, CEO of MORS Group, commended ChipMOS for its sustainability efforts, stating that the company has gone above and beyond green expectations to negate its production impacts, making it an exemplary addition to this category’s stable of winners. With its measurable and impactful green initiatives, ChipMOS continues to set a benchmark for sustainable semiconductor manufacturing, proving that responsible business practices can drive both environmental and corporate success.
